Sr HR Business Partner

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:  $61,000.00 (minimum) - $76,400.00 (midpoint) - $91,700.00 (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’re an HR Professional, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  Woodward is hiring for an HR Business Partner to support our Rock Cut Campus members in Loves Park, IL. This position will provide direct support to leaders and members on a wide variety of Human Resources related business matters. If you are passionate about providing excellent HR support and have a track record of success in this field, and want to join a dynamic team, apply now!

What You Will Be Doing 

• Guiding and supporting leaders and members on Leading Performance Management Processes, including but not limited to written reflections and performance evaluations, goal setting, and development planning.

• Assisting in Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity efforts, conducting targeted outreach activities and consulting with leadership on goals and responsibilities in this area.

• Supporting OFCCP and FAA Audits

• Executing components of the Global Human Resources strategic plan and leading global projects as needed.

• Working with various systems including Workday, Workforce, Microsoft Suite and Power BI to maintain accurate Human Resources records.

• Building and maintaining positive relationships with members and leadership by addressing their needs and concerns, providing information and support to enhance member satisfaction, loyalty and improve retention and drive business growth.

What We Are Looking For 

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in an HR, Management or Psychology discipline

• A minimum of 1 or more years of experience in an HR Generalist role is required

• Previous experience working in a large corporate environment supporting up to 300 members on average is strongly preferred

• A background in an HR related role in a manufacturing environment is desired

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