Job Description

Avalara, Inc., (www.Avalara.com), is the leading provider of cloud-based software that delivers a broad array of compliance solutions related to sales tax and other transactional taxes.

What is it like to work at Avalara? Come find out!  We are committed to the following success traits that embody our culture and how we work together to accomplish great things:  Fun. Passion. Adaptability. Urgency. Simplicity. Curiosity. Humility. Ownership. Optimism.

We are seeking a highly engaged and enthusiastic HR Generalist to join our team.

The HR Generalist supports and facilitates the People Partner processes across Avalara’s US operations.  This role provides administrative assistance to the People Partners, including employee status updates, change request submissions, reporting, payroll requests and inquiries, and the termination process. This role will also lead special project in support of the global People Partner initiatives. The HR Generalist will partner with the first level Engineering managers on people related issues, requests, projects, initiatives, inquiries, etc., escalating to the Sr or Global People Partner as appropriate.

This role will be based out of our Durham, NC office.  A hybrid work schedule is required (likely 3 days in the office, or as needed).  Relocation assistance is available. C2C is NOT available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects and/or contributing to projects in support of the People Partner team goals and initiatives.
• Support the US People Partners in People change initiatives.
• Be the point of contact for People related queries.
• Ensure accurate data quality for audits and reporting.
• Provide advice, guidance, and day to day support to Engineering managers to effectively manage and resolve people issues (org changes, employee relations, performance management, talent reviews, change management initiatives, etc), ensuring all actions conform to regulatory/ legislative requirements.
• Assist the US People Partner team in implementing programs and policies throughout the businesses they support via communications planning, project management, data gathering and analysis.
• Partner with COEs for issue resolutions as needed.
• Provide policy and procedure guidance to employees and management.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law and compliance requirements.
• Participating in improving HR processes.
• Work with Employee Relations and serve as the primary liaison with business/functional areas on ER matters, such as performance issues, accommodations, policy violations, job eliminations, escalating up to Sr or Global People Partners as appropriate.
• Provide administrative and tactical support to the US People Partners.
• Partner with other areas of HR (total rewards, recruiting, TM/LD, HR Services, etc, ) to streamline processes and encourage collaboration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required. Professional HR certification a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years human resources experience in a global organization.
• Experience with HR systems (HRIS, ATS, etc).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information and strong documentation skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Ability to work alone on a broad variety of projects establishing and maintaining strong working relationships within all levels of the Organization.

Benefits

Avalara’s benefits for eligible employees includes company benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, AD&D, and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, 17 days of paid time off annually, 12 paid holidays, paid parental leave, an employee assistance program, and subsidized transportation options for commuters.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and Avalara reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice, unless otherwise required by law.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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