Sephora Compensation and Benefits Analyst

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Sep 11, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.

Sephora Brasil hiring Compensation and Benefits Analyst in São Paulo for hybrid compensation and benefits management role.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update salary tables, ensuring consistency between positions, levels, salary bands, and positioning across the organization
  • Support internal structure analyses by evaluating coherence between roles, scopes, responsibility levels, and grading systems
  • Conduct analyses for hiring, promotions, transfers, regradings, retention initiatives, and other salary movements
  • Identify potential salary distortions and recommend adjustments aligned with internal equity, external competitiveness, and governance criteria
  • Support preparation, calculation, and validation of annual variable remuneration cycles including PPR and performance/merit cycles
  • Conduct salary studies and comparative analyses using internal data, market references, and compensation structure impacts
  • Build scenarios for salary movements, adjustments, and reviews, presenting premises, alternatives, and financial impacts for strategic decision-making
  • Participate in salary surveys and benchmarking initiatives, including data collection, validation, and market positioning analysis
  • Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of compensation databases, calculations, and related information
  • Prepare controls, reports, and supporting materials for compensation processes
  • Support the Compensation and Benefits Coordination team and partner departments on salary, grading, and remuneration cycle matters
  • Contribute to local and global compensation projects and initiatives aligned with the role's scope

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree completed
  • Advanced English proficiency
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
  • Experience with Mercer or Korn Ferry job evaluation methodology
  • Participation in salary survey research (TRS) initiatives
  • Track record of implementing compensation and benefits projects

Skills

Microsoft Excel (Advanced) Job evaluation methodologies (Mercer, Korn Ferry) Salary survey analysis and benchmarking Compensation and benefits programme design Data analysis and scenario modelling Report writing and stakeholder communication Knowledge of Brazilian labour regulations and compliance

Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in compensation and benefits, remuneration management, or human resources analytics, with demonstrated expertise in salary administration, market analysis, and policy implementation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field.

Workplace

This position is based in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

Culture

Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.

About Cerulean

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Sephora

Sephora Compensation and Benefits Analyst

São Paulo, Brazil

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