Payroll 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:  $101,200(minimum) - $126,500(midpoint) - $151,800(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’re a Payroll Manager with Workday experience, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  This position reports to the Vice President, HR Operations and manages all aspects of payroll for Woodward's domestic locations. The Manager Payroll oversees the end-to-end payroll process for a multi-state, multi-company enterprise while ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulatory agencies and maintaining a laser focus on quality and customer service. This position also drives standard work, error-proofing and continuous improvement efforts throughout the Payroll function. Woodward is newly transitioning to Workday Payroll, leveraging an outsourced solution for settlement and taxes.

What You Will Be Doing 

• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Manage payroll processes and vendor.
• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations related to payroll processing.
• Lead small team (1-2) of payroll staff and ensuring that they are trained, motivated, and working effectively.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolves concerns. Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Work with the HRIS team to maintain payroll systems, ensure data integrity and implement system upgrades and enhancements.

What We Are Looking For 

• Payroll Processing: A thorough understanding of payroll processing, including tax withholding, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements.
• Workday payroll: Experience managing payroll systems, including software implementation, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Compliance: Knowledge of state and federal payroll regulations, including tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and employment laws.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with employees, management, and external stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: A strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in payroll processing.
• Problem Solving: Effective problem-solving skills to identify and resolve payroll issues quickly and efficiently.
• Team Management: Experience managing payroll staff, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to analyze payroll data, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Time Management: Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing regulations, requirements, and technology to ensure compliance and efficient payroll processing.

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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