Sr. Payroll Analyst

Woodward 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 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 Key Responsibilities: 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. Serve as the subject matter expert for payroll systems like Workday, OSV, and ADP Workforce Now, ensuring system optimization and troubleshooting issues. Collaborate with HRIS and IT teams to configure and maintain payroll system integrations and upgrades. Leverage system tools to automate payroll processes, improve reporting, and enhance data accuracy. Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, workflows, and system functionality for greater efficiency and accuracy. Create and maintain detailed payroll process documentation, ensuring clear guidelines for compliance and continuity. Lead or participate in payroll-related projects, including system implementations, migrations, or new country expansions. Conduct regular audits of payroll data to verify the accuracy of timekeeping, tax deductions, and benefit contributions. Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with the Finance team. Train and mentor junior payroll staff on systems, processes, and compliance requirements. Share expertise in payroll systems like Workday, OSV, and ADP Workforce Now to enhance team capabilities. Key Skills: Advanced knowledge of Workday, OSV, and ADP WorkforceNow for payroll management and reporting. Experience managing payroll operations across multiple countries, including knowledge of international tax treaties, expatriate payroll, and local labor laws. Strong ability to analyze payroll data, identify trends, and resolve discrepancies. Deep understanding of labor laws, tax regulations, and payroll compliance standards in the U.S. and Canada. Experience conducting payroll audits, reconciliations, and variance analyses to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies. Ability to manage multiple payroll cycles and deadlines across various regions. Strong ability to analyze payroll data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights. Proven ability to identify inefficiencies in payroll processes and implement solutions, including automation tools or streamlined workflows. Experience leading payroll system implementations, migrations, or upgrades, including coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring project success. 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. 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. 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). #LI-Hybrid What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr