Sr. Payroll Analyst

Woodward Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Woodward Inc. in Fort Collins, CO, is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to join our Hybrid team at the Lincoln Campus HQ. You will serve as a subject matter expert for federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance, overseeing payroll processing across the U.S.

and Canada using Workday, OSV, and ADP Workforce Now. The role leads tax reconciliations, resolves complex tax issues, mentors junior staff, and partners with HRIS, Accounting, and Benefits to optimize processes.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll taxation.
• Experience with Workday, OSV, and ADP Workforce Now.
• Experience managing payroll for multi-state employees.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and share payroll expertise.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance, providing advanced technical guidance on withholding, employer taxes, taxable wages, reporting requirements, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Lead quarterly and year-end payroll tax reconciliation activities, ensuring payroll registers, taxable wage bases, employee/employer tax calculations, general ledger balances, tax deposits, and tax filings are complete and accurate.
• Research and resolve complex payroll tax discrepancies involving current and prior tax periods, including differences in taxable wages, withholding, employer taxes, tax deposits, quarterly returns, W-2 reporting, and agency account balances.
• Oversee payroll processing and administration across the United States and Canada using Workday, OSV, and ADP Workforce Now.
• Train and mentor junior payroll staff on tax and compliance requirements, and collaborate with HRIS, Accounting, Benefits, Legal/Tax, and external vendors.

Skills

Payroll tax compliance

Global payroll

Tax reconciliation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Training & mentoring

Tools

Workday

OSV

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

## Sr. Payroll AnalystApply: Hybrid: Fort Collins - Lincoln Campus HQ: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 2, 2026 (6 days left to apply): JR113717Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.**Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position.** Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.**Estimated annual base pay:** $85,000(minimum) - $110,000(midpoint) - $136,000(maximum) **All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:**· All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. · 401(k) match (4.5%)· Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)· Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members · 12 paid holidays, including floatingholidays. · Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire· Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. · Paid parental leave.· Adoption Assistance · Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.· Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life· Member referral bonus· Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending· Voluntary benefits, including: o Home / Auto Insurance discountso Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave**Key Responsibilities:*** Serve as a subject matter expert for federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance, providing advanced technical guidance on withholding, employer taxes, taxable wages, reporting requirements, and jurisdictional requirements.* Lead quarterly and year-end payroll tax reconciliation activities, ensuring payroll registers, taxable wage bases, employee/employer tax calculations, general ledger balances, tax deposits, and tax filings are complete and accurate.* Research and resolve complex payroll tax discrepancies involving current and prior tax periods, including differences in taxable wages, withholding, employer taxes, tax deposits, quarterly returns, W-2 reporting, and agency account balances.* Analyze complex taxation scenarios involving multi-state employees, employee work locations, reciprocity, resident/nonresident taxation, supplemental wages, fringe benefits, third-party sick pay, and other special wage and tax situations.* Partner with HRIS, Accounting, Finance, Benefits, Legal/Tax, and external payroll-tax vendors to resolve complex tax issues and implement corrective actions.* Payroll Processing and Administration: Oversee and process accurate and timely payroll for employees, ensuring compliance with company policies, federal/state/provincial regulations, and tax laws. Utilize Workday, OSV, and ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll workflows, data input, and reporting. Handle payroll across multiple countries, including the United States and Canada, ensuring compliance with international payroll regulations.* Training and Mentorship: Train and mentor junior payroll staff on tax and compliance requirements. Share expertise in payroll systems like Workday, OSV, and ADP Workforce Now to enhance team capabilities.**Key Skills:*** Extensive System Experience: Advanced knowledge of Workday, OSV, and ADP Workforce Now for payroll management and reporting.* Global Payroll Administration: Experience managing payroll operations across multiple countries, including knowledge of international tax treaties, expatriate payroll, and local labor laws.* Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll taxation, including withholding, taxable wages, unemployment taxes, deposits, quarterly filings, and year-end reporting.* Audit and Reconciliation: Experience conducting payroll audits, reconciliations, and variance analyses to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies.* Multi-tasking and Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple payroll cycles and deadlines across various regions.* Advanced analytical skills with the ability to trace complex discrepancies across payroll transactions, tax filings, tax deposits, accounting records, and tax agency accounts.* Data Analytics and Reporting: Strong ability to analyze payroll data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.* Process Automation and Optimization: Proven ability to identify inefficiencies in payroll processes and implement solutions, including automation tools or streamlined workflows.* Change and Project Management: Experience leading payroll system implementations, migrations, or upgrades, including coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring project success.* Employee Relations and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate complex payroll policies and procedures to employees at all levels, including conducting training sessions or workshops to ensure understanding and compliance.Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.#LI-Hybrid