Senior Payroll Analyst - Finance

Company Description

At Sandisk, we understand how people and businesses consume data, and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today's needs and tomorrow's big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions power the digital world and help shape the future.

Sandisk combines world-class manufacturing capabilities with an industry-leading portfolio of products renowned for innovation, performance, and quality. Two of our facilities have been recognised by the World Economic Forum as Global Lighthouse Network sites for advanced Industry 4.0 innovations and Sustainability Lighthouse achievements.

Our global scale and operational excellence ensure the supply chain has access to the Flash memory solutions required to keep the world moving forward.

Job Description

Senior Payroll Analyst will primarily support APAC payroll operations and serve as a key backup across multiple APAC countries. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery while partnering with internal stakeholders and external payroll vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing across APAC countries on a monthly and semi-monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Serve as a payroll subject matter expert (SME) for APAC payroll operations, including local statutory requirements, taxation, and labour law compliance.
• Partner with HR, Finance, employees, and external payroll vendors to ensure seamless payroll delivery and issue resolution.
• Perform payroll validations, reconciliations, and compliance checks to maintain a robust control environment.
• Support payroll accounting activities, funding requirements, statutory payments, and audit requests.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and standardise payroll processes, with a focus on automation and continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong working relationships with external payroll providers, including ADP GlobalView and Celergo.
• Manage payroll inquiries through ticketing systems while delivering a high level of customer service.
• Ensure confidentiality of payroll and employee data in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare payroll reports, metrics, and analyses to support business and compliance needs.
• Assist with internal and external audits and support regulatory reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of payroll experience, including significant exposure to APAC payroll operations.
• Strong understanding of APAC payroll legislation, taxation, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience working with global payroll providers such as ADP GlobalView, Celergo, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to APAC countries payroll operations – End-to-End Ownership 
• Experience supporting payroll process improvement, automation, or transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with HR case management/ticketing systems and payroll reporting tools.

Key Competencies

• Payroll Compliance & Governance
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality & Integrity
• Team Collaboration
• Customer Service Orientation

Additional Information

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@sandisk.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.