Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Avalara is a cloud compliance technology company that provides tax-related software solutions. The Lead Business Systems Analyst will design scalable Workday solutions focused on Core HCM, Talent, Performance, and Compensation while partnering with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT. The role will lead projects, improve system reliability and automation, and provide technical and functional leadership across People Technology.
Responsibilities
- Build Workday solution design for Total Rewards and HCM: Deliver scalable, maintainable system configurations across Performance, Talent, Compensation, and Core HCM that reduce complexity and ensure global consistency
- Translate complex business problems into system solutions: Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks in current processes and implement automated solutions that improve speed, accuracy, and scalability
- Lead projects: Guide large-scale enhancements and programs across HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT, ensuring agreement, execution quality, and measurable outcomes
- Ensure system quality and reliability: Manage system testing strategy and release readiness, delivering defect-free deployments that meet our requirements
- Improve and simplification: Reduce manual work, eliminate redundant processes, and standardize configurations to improve operational efficiency and maintainability
- Be a technical and functional leader: Act as the primary escalation point for complex system issues and guide partners toward solutions based on best practices and system capabilities
- Influence People Technology roadmap: Identify enhancements that guide measurable value, including adoption of new Workday capabilities
Skills
- B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering
- 10+ years of experience in HRIS, People Technology, or enterprise systems roles
- 5+ years of hands-on Workday configuration experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Workday Compensation, Talent, Performance, and Core HCM
- Experience analyzing complex business problems and delivering scalable system solutions
- Projects and influence team members
- Experience with end-to-end HR processes, data structures, and system integrations
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses
- Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.
- 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.
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