Compensation Analyst - Alpharetta, GA

Company: Avanos Medical
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: March 4, 2026

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 6903 Job Title: Compensation Analyst - Alpharetta, GA Job Country: United States (US) Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things: Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do; Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation; Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world. At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future. Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit www.avanos.com . The Role The Compensation Analyst is responsible for data maintenance, market research, analysis, and recommendations to support and maintain the compensation practices across Avanos. This role involves analyzing market data, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of HR job data, providing testing support, generating reports to support various compensation operations, and managing incoming requests. This hybrid role is based in Alpharetta and requires three days per week in the office. Job Roles and Responsibilities Daily tasks include management of the compensation department inbox, maintenance of compensation data in the SuccessFactors system, market research, evaluation of jobs, and grading recommendations Provide data inputs and actively participate in salary surveys Support the annual compensation cycle for merit, short term incentives (STI), long-term incentives (LTI), and respond to compensation questions from the HR teams Support key administrative tasks in the SAP SuccessFactors system and the compensation modules, ensuring data accuracy and system integrity Provide support to the Compensation team and HR staff for compensation related policies and programs Generate and analyze reports to support compensation operations Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and company policies Troubleshoot and resolve issues and questions in a timely manner Support the compensation department with audits, proxy and compensation committee preparations Assist with testing the annual compensation cycle and any required system changes Your Qualifications Required Years of experience: 2-4 years compensation experience Proven experience as an HR/compensation administrator, or similar role Ability to handle sensitive/confidential data Excellent analytical skills with ability to synthesize data and propose recommendations Strong problem-solving skills Solid understanding of HR processes and data management Foundational understanding of compensation practices and job evaluations Excellent written and verbal communication skills Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Detail-oriented with great organizational skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree Experience using SAP SuccessFactors Experience with market pricing jobs and job evaluations HR certification (e.g., CCP, PHR, SHRM-CP) Experience working in a regulated industry environment The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please apply here Join us at Avanos Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world. Make your career count Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees – through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary – our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits. Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting. Avanos also offers the following: benefits on day 1 free onsite gym onsite cafeteria HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today uncapped sales commissions

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