Senior Compensation Analyst

Salsify · Portugal

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-11-06
  • Confirmed live on 10 November 2026

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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

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