Compensation Analyst

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. You will report to the Senior Director, Compensation. This is a remote position in the United States.

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• 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.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Progress toward Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation.

• Experience in a high-growth or technology company.

• Experience contributing to compensation program enhancements

Pay Range Details

The base pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

Colorado $88,000 - $140,800(annually)  Washington $88,000-$155,700 (annually)  California $88,000-$170,300(annually)  NYC $106,500-$170,300 (annually) 

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the state listed. The successful candidate’s actual salary/wage may be based on various factors, such as geographic location, candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. This role is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance, depending on the terms of the applicable plan and the employee’s role.

AI is embedded in our workflows, decision-making, and products.  Success here requires embracing AI as an essential capability.

• You’ll bring experience using AI and AI-related technologies, ready to thrive here.

• You’ll apply AI every day to business challenges - improving efficiency, contributing solutions, and driving results for your team, our company, and our customers.

• You’ll grow with AI by staying curious about new trends and best practices, and by sharing what you learn so others can benefit too.

Total Rewards 

In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses. 

Health & Wellness  Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance. 

Inclusive culture and diversity  Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship. 

We’re defining the relationship between tax and tech.

We’ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing over 54 billion customer API calls and over 6.6 million tax returns a year. Our growth is real - we're a billion dollar business - and we’re not slowing down until we’ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.

We’re bright, innovative, and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we’ve designed, that empowers our people to win. We’ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.

We’re An Equal Opportunity Employer

Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company — we don’t want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.