People Analytics Data Partner

Avalara, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Avalara, Inc. is seeking a People Analytics Partner to translate workforce questions into structured analyses and executive narratives. You will influence hiring strategy, workforce planning, retention, and organizational health by delivering insights and dashboards.

You will partner with Talent Acquisition and People Business Partners, using SQL, BI tools, and statistics to drive action and improve recruiting quality at scale. This is a remote role within the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or analytical discipline.
• 3+ years in an HR analytics or business analytics role.
• 1+ year analyzing Talent Acquisition data, pipelines, and hiring metrics.
• Fluency in SQL and advanced Excel for data extraction and modeling.
• Experience with BI platforms and data storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Partner with TA leaders and business partners to translate priorities into workforce analytics.
• Monitor full-funnel recruiting metrics and recruiter capacity to improve efficiency.
• Develop and present executive-ready data stories and dashboards.
• Standardize core metrics and governance across ATS, HRIS, and engagement platforms.

Skills

SQL

Excel/Google Sheets

BI Visualization

Statistics

Python/R

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Visier/Looker

Job description

What You’ll Do

Avalara makes tax compliance faster, easier, more accurate, and more reliable for 30,000+ business and government customers in over 90 countries. Tax compliance is complex, and Avalara’s mission is to be part of every transaction in the world by delivering cloud-based solutions that automate and simplify indirect tax management.

At Avalara, our people are our greatest differentiator. The People & Culture (P&C) team is dedicated to building an exceptional, high-performing, and inclusive workplace where every Avalarian can grow and do their best work.

As a People Analytics Partner, you will serve as a strategic data consultant and trusted advisor to leaders across the People & Culture organization. You will translate complex workforce questions into structured analyses, actionable insights, and executive narratives that influence hiring strategy, workforce planning, talent retention, and organizational health.

While this role partners across all P&C Centers of Excellence (including Total Rewards, Talent Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and HR Operations), your primary focus will be serving as the dedicated analytics partner to Talent Acquisition (TA) and People Business Partners (PBPs). You will analyze end-to-end talent acquisition funnels, headcount movement, and talent pipeline health to uncover trends, optimize recruiting efficiency and quality, and empower business leaders with data-driven decision-making.

If you thrive in translating ambiguity into structured insights, approaching employee experience with a product mindset, and leveraging modern analytics and AI tools to maximize impact, this role is for you.

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What Your Responsibilities Will Be

Strategic Business Partnering & Insight Delivery

• Partner directly with Talent Acquisition leaders, People Business Partners, and functional business leaders to understand talent priorities, diagnose business problems, and deliver high-impact workforce analytics.


• Provide priority analytical support to Talent Acquisition, monitoring full-funnel recruiting metrics (sourcing effectiveness, time-to-fill/hire, pass-through conversion rates, candidate experience, hiring quality, and recruiter capacity).


• Partner closely with PBPs to provide holistic talent insights across the employee lifecycle, connecting hiring trends to retention, turnover drivers, promotion velocity, performance, and organizational design.


• Collaborate with other P&C Centers of Excellence (Total Rewards, Talent Development, DE&I, HR Operations) to ensure cohesive, cross-functional people insights and strategic alignment.


• Translate ambiguous questions and anecdotal feedback into rigorous, structured hypotheses, investigative analyses, and clear business narratives.

Data Analysis & Storytelling

• Query, manipulate, and analyze complex People and recruiting datasets using SQL, BI visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and statistical methods.


• Conduct deep dive data analyses to uncover the root causes (\"the why\") behind performance shifts, hiring bottlenecks, attrition trends and other areas across the employee lifecycle.


• Design and deliver compelling data stories, executive presentations, and self-service dashboards tailored for diverse audiences, ranging from operational teams to executive leadership.

Data Governance, Standardization & Product Thinking

• Champion high standards for data integrity, governance, and consistency across all People and Talent data sources (ATS, HRIS, CRM, engagement platforms).


• Standardize core metrics, calculations, and definitions to maintain a single source of truth across P&C reporting and analytics toolkits.


• Treat analytics and employee experience as a product and apply design thinking, iterative feedback loops, user journeys, and agile enablement to ensure tools and insights are widely adopted and drive action.


• Champion the use of modern AI tools in the daily flow of work to accelerate research, data synthesis, query optimization, and insight generation.

What You’ll Need to be Successful

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\u2019s degree in a quantitative or analytical discipline (e.g., Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, Business Analytics, Engineering) or equivalent practical experience.


• 3+ years of experience in an HR-focused, stakeholder-facing People Analytics or Business Analytics role.


• At least 1+ years of dedicated experience analyzing Talent Acquisition / Recruiting data, pipelines, and hiring metrics.


• Fluency in SQL and advanced Excel/Google Sheets for complex data extraction, manipulation, and modeling.


• Proficiency with modern BI and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Visier, or Looker).


• Proven track record of end-to-end analytical project delivery: framing business questions, defining metrics, analyzing data, synthesizing findings, and delivering executive-ready presentations.


• Experience leveraging modern AI productivity tools (e.g., LLMs, AI assistants) in the analytical workflow to enhance efficiency and insight discovery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programming languages for statistical analysis or automation (e.g., Python, R).


• Experience working with enterprise HRIS and ATS ecosystems (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, Phenom, or similar).


• Demonstrated experience applying product management and design thinking frameworks (roadmapping, user persona development, iterative prototyping) to HR solutions.


• Strong familiarity with workforce planning, attrition modeling, talent supply/demand modeling, and diversity analytics.


• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and consulting skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders.

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 $136,400-$225,000 [annually]

Washington $136,400-$248,600 [annually]

California $136,400-$272,500 [annually]

NYC $150,800-$272,500 [annually]

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the state listed. The successful candidate\u2019s 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\u2019s role.

Avalara is an AI-first Company

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

• You\u2019ll bring experience using AI and AI-related technologies, ready to thrive here.


• You\u2019ll apply AI every day to business challenges - improving efficiency, contributing solutions, and driving results for your team, our company, and our customers.


• You\u2019ll grow with AI by staying curious about new trends and best practices, and by sharing what you learn so others can benefit too.

How We\u2019ll Take Care of You

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 diversit y

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.

What You Need To Know About Avalara

We\u2019re defining the relationship between tax and tech.

We\u2019ve 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\u2019re not slowing down until we\u2019ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.

We\u2019re 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\u2019ve designed, that empowers our people to win. We\u2019ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.

We\u2019re An Equal Opportunity Employer

Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company — we don\u2019t 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.