Sr. Director, Human Resources 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:  $192,000 (minimum) - $240,000 (midpoint) - $288,000 (maximum)

• Long-term incentive compensation in the form of equity
• 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 Sr. Director Human Resources Business Partner, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies: Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that support business objectives and drive a high-performance culture.
• Implement HR programs and processes: Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and development within corporate functions. Drive the implementation of HR programs and initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• HR consultation: Provide expert HR consultation and support in areas such as organizational design, talent management, succession planning, and employee relations.
• Collaborating with other teams: Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to deliver integrated solutions in talent management, acquisition, learning and development, compensation, and benefits.
• Evaluation & Analysis of Key Metrics: Analyze HR metrics and data to inform decision-making and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives.
• Change Leadership: Act as a change agent to support organizational transformation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Coach & Develop: Coach and mentor HR team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing HR team.

Key Skills:

• Business Partnering: Proven experience in partnering with executive senior leaders to drive HR strategies and initiatives that support business objectives.
• Strategic Thinking: strong ability to think strategically and develop HR strategies that align with the company’s overall strategy and goals.
• Organizational Design: Strong organizational design skills
• HR Functional Expertise: Strong knowledge of HR best practices, including talent management, organizational development, employee relations, and change management.
• Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated ability to lead and influence in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills, verbal and written.

Additional Experiences:

Successful candidates typically have: