Compensation Analyst

Avalara

3d•Remote

About The Position

As our Compensation Analyst, you will be an individual contributor responsible for supporting the execution and administration of Avalara's compensation programs. You will work with People Partners and business leaders to provide data-driven insights on pay decisions, market competitiveness, and program applications. You will apply established compensation frameworks and policies to ensure practices are consistent, equitable, and aligned with company guidelines. You will work with moderate guidance and escalate complex or non-standard issues. This is a remote position in the United States.

Requirements

4+ years of progressive compensation experience within a technology company.
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field
Experience supporting compensation cycles and market pricing activities.
Experience partnering with HR or team members on compensation-related matters.
Experience working with large compensation data sets and reporting tools.
Demonstrated experience using AI tools to enhance data analysis.
Knowledge of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, and market pricing practices.
Experience conducting market benchmarking using survey providers such as Radford, Mercer, and WTW.
Experience using Workday or similar Human Capital Management systems.
Advanced Excel skills
Experience interpreting compensation data and communicate findings.
Experience applying policies and escalating non-standard situations.

Nice To Haves

Progress toward Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation.
Experience in a high-growth or technology company.
Experience contributing to compensation program enhancements

Responsibilities

Support global compensation cycles, including merit, bonus, and equity programs, by validating data, resolving issues, and ensuring accurate execution.
Provide compensation analysis and recommendations to People Partners and business leaders for job offers, promotions, and organizational changes, within established guidelines.
Conduct job evaluations and help use Avalara's job architecture framework to support internal equity and market understanding.
Participate in compensation survey submissions and help benchmark analyses using external survey providers.
Administer compensation programs by maintaining documentation, applying policies, and supporting process improvements.
Analyze compensation data to identify trends and prepare reports for stakeholders.
Monitor legislative and regulatory updates and escalate potential impacts to senior team members.
Use AI and analytical tools to enhance data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and process effectiveness.