Job Description

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.

Job Description

As a member of the Americas Payroll team, this role will be responsible for processing five payrolls across the region, supporting over 2,100 employees residing in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico.

The Workday Payroll Specialist will initially play a critical role in the successful implementation of the Workday Payroll and Time Tracking system, including post-production activities. While the position begins with project-related responsibilities during implementation, its primary focus is U.S. payroll processing in Workday once the system is live. The role will transition from project handling/participation to ongoing payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll execution in the U.S., while maintaining strict adherence to applicable policies.

Additionally, this position will serve as a backup for payroll processing for Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Canda utilizing ADP Celergo. The role requires close collaboration with key internal stakeholders which includes but limited to Workday IT team, benefits, stock, accounting, treasury, human resources, compensation, global mobility, and treasury team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead involvement in the Workday system implementation project for payroll and time tracking modules.
• Participate in project-related meetings with key stakeholders and third-party vendors, including Workday, ADP, Experian, and Dayforce.
• Engage in requirement-gathering sessions and provide enhancement recommendations for the new system.
• Perform End-to-End Testing, Parallel Testing, Data Validation, and Regression Testing or Workday projects.
• Take primary responsibility for U.S. payroll processing in Workday after go-live, including end-to-end payroll reconciliation, payroll tax audits, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations before committing payroll each pay cycle.
• Partner with the U.S. Payroll Manager and other specialists to ensure complete accuracy of all U.S. payrolls processed in Workday.
• Identify enhancement opportunities in response to changing business needs, with a strong focus on automation and system optimization to streamline payroll processing.
• Stay up to date with Workday releases each year and recommend changes to improve departmental functionality and overall success.
• Troubleshoot payroll and time sheet related errors in Workday from a payroll operations perspective.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll tax processes to identify discrepancies, ensure compliance, and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Workday Payroll Processing and update them as needed.
• Provide backup payroll support for Mexico, Brazil, Canada, and Argentina payroll operations.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees, business partners, and external vendors with professionalism and accuracy.
• Participate in system upgrades, vendor transitions, and compliance reviews related to payroll tax.
• Manage data integrity across multiple systems, ensuring consistency and accuracy of tax-related data.
• Support payroll-related projects and initiatives, including automation, process optimization, and compliance enhancements.
• Assist with internal and external payroll tax audits, including documentation preparation, issue resolution, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to QTD reconciliation, year-end activities, and audits as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on Workday Payroll and Time Tracking modules, and extensive hands-on exposure to end-to-end U.S. Workday payroll processing ( MUST ).
• Successfully led at least two Workday implementations.

SKILLS:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, process mapping, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience with a variety of system applications, including:
  • Workday Payroll and Time Tracking ( MUST )
  • Workday Certified in U.S. Payroll/Fundamentals
  • Ceridian Dayforce
  • ADP Celergo and ADP Smart Compliance
  • Various ticketing systems and time & attendance platforms within a multi-country payroll model

PREFERRED:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Experience with payroll tax compliance across multiple countries.
• Familiarity with SOX controls and audit requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Workday reconciliation processes.
• Experience in process automation and leveraging technology for efficiency improvements.

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the " Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here .

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.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 03/30/2026(3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education;

  qualifications

  ; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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