Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

As a member of the Global Payroll Services Team, this Payroll Leader manages and supports payroll for the APAC region.  This role will lead the payroll team to execute accurate, timely and compliant payrolls for all APAC countries which includes 16 countries with over 8,000 employees located in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Responsible for support with implementations, divestitures, acquisitions and ensures tax and regulatory compliance. Responsible for all reconciliations of tax liabilities and other withholding tax in compliance with country and local regulations. This position is responsible for review, coordination and implementation of new processes and new systems in accordance with Global Payroll initiatives. Ensures administration of payroll policies, procedures and regulations. This position also works closely with Human Resources, Stock Plan Administration, Benefits, and reporting are compliant and correct. Trains, Leads and supports a team of Payroll Specialists. Responsible for being the SME for all countries supported.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Owns the entire payroll and time and attendance process from start to finish, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant processing, delivery, and reconciliation of all payrolls for over 8,000 employees

• Leads APAC Payroll team in processing multi-country exempt and non-exempt payroll, including processing new hires, terminations, stock income, fringe benefits, bonuses, etc.

• Oversees and ensures compliance in payroll tax and regulatory reporting, and year end payroll tax reporting.

• Reviews and performs all necessary approvals and controls.

• Partners with Internal Audit ensuring payroll meets all SOX and audit procedures are met.

• Manages in the development, implementation and maintenance of all payroll policies, procedures and regulations. Responsible for enhancements to payroll systems and procedures due to changes in local tax laws, regulations, company programs and policies.

• Works with accounting firm to support employees on international assignment regarding taxes.

• Ongoing identification of operational & regulatory risk, ensuring clear mitigation plans are identified, tracked and implemented

• Ensures high value customer service to employees.

• Consults and informs APAC Payroll team for APAC region.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Minimum 12 years relevant payroll experience managing people, and overseeing large, multi-state/country payroll operation for a diverse population.

SKILLS:

• Excellent analytical, problem solving, process mapping, and project management skills.

• Highly proficient communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Demonstrate leadership in building teams, develops strong partnerships, high collaboration with cross-functional departments

• Experience developing and leading a payroll function with a focus on process, controls and compliance.

• Experience in developing and enhancing internal process and controls to ensure function is operates effectively and efficiently.

• Expert knowledge in APAC tax regulations and reporting

• Familiar with complex HRIS system integration and workflows

• Working knowledge of variety of system applications such as Workday, ADP Celergo & Global View, and various Time and Attendance platforms in a multi-country model.

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.

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