Senior Compensation Analyst

Salsify; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Salsify is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst based in Portugal to design, implement, and manage compensation programs across global locations. You will partner with People Experience and senior leadership to ensure compensation aligns with business objectives and market data, maintaining competitiveness and compliance.

You will lead market analyses, model salary ranges, oversee annual reviews, and communicate changes clearly to managers and employees, all while upholding strict

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in compensation analysis and strategy, preferably in the software industry.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, labor laws, and market trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure our compensation packages remain fair and competitive.
• Compensation Strategy: Improve Salsify’s compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent while aligning with goals.
• Job Evaluation: Evaluate job positions and provide recommendations for salary ranges and adjustments.
• Data Analysis: Analyze compensation data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Compensation Structure: Maintain the integrity of the company’s compensation structure.
• Compliance: Ensure all compensation practices comply with laws and regulations.
• Salary Review Process: Oversee the annual salary review process with PX and managers.
• Communication: Deliver clear communication regarding compensation changes and programs.
• Training and Support: Provide training on compensation best practices and policies.

Skills

Excel/Google Sheets

Compensation theory

Data analysis

Communication

Confidentiality

Project management

Strategic thinking

AI adoption

Job description

Come join a company who is a key leader in the industry scaling the next core commerce infrastructure and on the path from $100M to $500M! Founded in 2012, Salsify helps brand manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in over 80 countries collaborate to win on the digital shelf. As the market leader globally, our products are shopper-centric, frictionless, and create memorable commerce experiences. Our products provide a competitive edge through experiences that improve brand trust, amplify product differentiation and assortments, increase conversion rate, improve profit margins, and speed time to market.

Learn how the world’s largest brands, including Mars, L’Oreal, Coca-Cola, Bosch, and GSK, as well as retailers and distributors such as E.Leclerc, Carrefour, Metro, and Intermarché use Salsify everyday to stand out on the digital shelf.

At Salsify, we strive to embody an equitable, diverse, and inclusive company culture. We are united across countries, levels, tenures, and a host of other dimensions of diversity. We understand that while work is just one aspect of who we are, a truly inclusive culture accounts for the full authenticity of every single human being that works here.

About the Opportunity

As a Senior Compensation Analyst at Salsify based in our Portugal location, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing our compensation programs. You will work closely with People Experience and senior leadership to ensure that our compensation strategies align with our business objectives and help us remain competitive in the Portugal market, along with our other locations around the world. This role requires a strong understanding of compensation principles, data analysis, and excellent communication skills.

About People Experience
We’re not your traditional HR team. We focus on providing employee experiences that are flexible, unique, and meaningful to enable our people to do their best work. With offices in downtown Boston and Lisbon, but employees now working from home all over the world, we offer a fast-paced, collaborative, and distributed work environment where every person contributes to our success.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure our compensation packages remain fair and competitive.
• Compensation Strategy: Continuously improve Salsify’s compensation strategies that attract and retain top talent while aligning with the company’s goals and objectives.
• Job Evaluation: Evaluate job positions and provide recommendations for salary ranges and compensation adjustments.
• Data Analysis: Analyze compensation data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Compensation Structure: Maintain the integrity of the company’s compensation structure.
• Compliance: Ensure all compensation practices are in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Salary Review Process: Oversee the annual salary review process, working with PX and managers to ensure a fair and consistent approach.
• Communication: Develop and deliver clear and effective communication regarding compensation changes and programs to employees and managers.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to PX and management teams on compensation best practices and policies.

You’ll Enjoy This Role If You Have:

• 4+ years of experience in compensation analysis and strategy, preferably in the software industry.
• Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, with the ability to work with complex data and generate insights.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, labor laws, and market trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• A focus on AI adoption and innovation.

At Salsify, we maintain 3 core principles as part of our Compensation Philosophy:

• We pay market rates, which are competitive and equitable
• We pay based on performance and proficiency, not tenure
• We adjust proactively; when the market moves, we do too

The posted compensation range reflects the base salary for this position. In addition to base salary, some eligible roles may also have a commission plan or a bonus incentive. All full-time employees are invited to participate in our Total Rewards plan, which includes health & medical benefits, PTO, and more. Offers to join Salsify are based on a few criteria, including the scope of the role, the candidate’s work experience, targeted skills, internal equity of the team, and external market data.

National Pay Range

€38.250—€45.000 EUR

A member of Talent ‘[e-mail]’ will be reaching out about next steps if we would like to move forward.

Salsify’s mission is to empower brand manufacturers to win on the digital shelf.

Helping brand manufacturers to win online is what we do. Our culture is who we are. We are empowered. We are positive thinkers. We take action. We care deeply. These values have driven Salsify’s growth and earned the company numerous top workplace awards.

We are headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and have hubs in Lisbon (Portugal) and Sydney (Australia). If you are excited to work in a fast-paced environment with a team that values agility, curiosity and passion, we want to hear from you!

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An Inclusive Place To Work

Salsify does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Studies have found that people of color and women do not apply to jobs if they do not meet all the requirements. At Salsify we are committed to empowering a diverse workforce. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Accommodations

Salsify is committed to an inclusive hiring process, and we aim to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need any accommodations for the application or throughout the interview process please contact [e-mail].