Eric Sakshaug

Eric Sakshaug is an experienced compensation professional currently serving as the Executive Compensation Manager at Deel since November 2025. Previously, Sakshaug held the same role at Smartsheet from May 2022 to October 2025, where responsibilities included consulting on executive job leveling and preparing Compensation Committee materials. Prior to this, Sakshaug was the Senior Sales Compensation & Operations Manager at Fluke Reliability, focusing on harmonizing sales plans and improving data consistency. Additionally, Sakshaug served as the Senior Compensation Program Manager at Fluke Corporation, overseeing global compensation programs for thousands of employees. Early career experiences include roles as a Total Compensation Analyst I at the Port of Seattle, and positions at Microsoft as a Recruiting Coordinator and Employment Visa Coordinator. Sakshaug holds a Master of Public Administration from Seattle University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Washington State University.