Strategic Compensation Partner

Woodward, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to design and deliver market-based compensation programs that support business strategy and talent objectives.

Reporting to the Director, Compensation, this role blends deep analytical expertise with consulting capabilities to advise HR partners on strategy, market competitiveness, and pay decisions. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, experience with HR systems, and the ability to translate data into actionable

Qualifications

• US - Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Accounting, Human Resources or in an equivalent directly related field preferred.
• 5+ years related work experience in a corporate compensation department required.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships and effectively consult with leaders, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders on complex compensation matters.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate compensation data into actionable recommendations and business-focused solutions.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with experience developing compensation recommendations supported by quantitative analysis.
• Experience with HR systems (Workday/SuccessFactors/SAP), Workday HCM and Advanced Compensation preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and navigate ambiguity in a dynamic, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted compensation consultant to business group HR Business Partners, providing expert guidance on compensation programs, market competitiveness, pay decisions, job evaluations, and talent-related compensation strategies.
• Partner with business HR partners to understand organizational needs, assess compensation implications, and develop practical solutions that align market practices with business objectives and Total Rewards philosophy.
• Conduct compensation analyses, including job evaluation, market pricing, workforce modeling and cost impact assessments to deliver insights and recommendations that drive informed decision-making.
• Benchmark positions using salary surveys and market intelligence to establish competitive pay ranges aligned to business objectives.
• Lead participation in external compensation surveys, ensuring accurate job matching, maintaining market pricing data, and identifying emerging market trends that may impact compensation strategies.
• Support the ongoing governance and maintenance of the enterprise Career Framework, including job architecture, career leveling, and market alignment activities.
• Play a key role in annual compensation programs, including salary planning and merit cycles, by supporting system configuration and testing, developing communications and training materials, performing audits, and providing analysis and reporting to stakeholders.
• Support the administration of annual and quarterly incentive programs, maintaining plan documentation, validating payouts, supporting communications, and recommending process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with compensation-related laws, regulations, and internal governance standards, including pay equity, pay transparency, wage and hour requirements, and other regulatory obligations.
• Identify opportunities to enhance compensation processes, tools, reporting capabilities, and analytics to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Consulting

Stakeholder management

Business acumen

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or HR or related field

Tools

Workday HCM

SuccessFactors

SAP

Advanced Compensation

Job description

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to design and deliver market-based compensation programs that support business strategy and talent objectives.

Reporting to the Director, Compensation, this role blends deep analytical expertise with consulting capabilities to advise HR partners on strategy, market competitiveness, and pay decisions. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, experience with HR systems, and the ability to translate data into actionable