Human Resources Manager

Woodward's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives, and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

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: $99,000.00 (minimum) - $123,500.00 (midpoint) - $148,000.00 (maximum)

• 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 floating holidays.

• 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:

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts

• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you are a Human Resource Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Human Resources Manager with a track record of success in their field. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated progression in their responsibilities and duties throughout their career and will be committed to continued growth and development. Lead a wide variety of Human Resources related activities that impact a major subsequent (COE), integrated manufacturing facility and/or geographical area; typically, in a location of more than 350 members or across multiple locations. Much of this activity has broader impact on Woodward as a whole. The Human Resources Manager acts as a key company resource by partnering with business leaders in the assessment of business needs and by adapting HR practices, processes, procedures, and services in response to those needs. This position is responsible for designing and implementing products and services to meet critical business needs.

What You Will Be Doing

• Designs, develops, and implements strategic HR plans that are based on top level Business Group and HR strategy at the site level. This includes Staffing, Manpower Planning, Recruitment, and Employment --- Consults with hiring leaders on the appropriate staffing strategies and leadership selection.

• Performance Management --- Provides guidance and support to leaders and members on the Leading Performance Management Process (LPMP) that includes the Written Reflection, goal setting, Annual Conversation, and development planning as well as other performance tools such as Performance Improvement Planning.

• Talent Management --- Assists leaders in the global talent assessment, succession planning, and development planning process designed to build current and future leaders. May assist in the preparation of the business group annual talent management review.

• Learning and Development -- -Provides consultation and support to leaders and members in the areas of member development and training.

• Member Relations --- Understand and resolve HR issues and their broader impact on company policies and practices. This includes completing and assigning ethics investigations.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources.

• U.S. bachelor's degree in business administration or Human Resources required. Master's degree MBA or Human Resources. preferred.

• 2 years of demonstrated progression in responsibilities and duties throughout career.

• Proven ability to take on new challenges and develop new skills.

• Project Management --- Executes components of the Global and local Human Resources strategic plan that apply to assigned client groups and leads global project teams as needed. Strong ability to plan, organize and manage a heavy workload while directing the work of others.

• Strong client focus, communication, influencing skills; ability to collaborate and influence all layers throughout the site.

• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues without detailed instruction or procedural guidance. Provide guidance to HR staff in the resolution of complex issues in accordance with Company policies, philosophy and in accordance with applicable laws.

• Strong business understanding and the ability to connect HR solutions with business performance.

• A person of unquestionable honesty and integrity; demonstrates an outstanding work ethic.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 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

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