Senior Business Analyst, People Digital Experience at Sandisk

Milpitas, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Mar, 26

Salary

130721.0

Posted On

19 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Analysis, HR Systems, Process Mapping, Vendor Management, User Experience, Data Governance, Compliance, Automation, AI Transformation, Stakeholder Management, Testing, Configuration, Integration, Lean, Agile, Design Thinking

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Company 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 Senior Business Analyst within the People Experience (HR) function, you will be at the center of enabling a future-forward people technology portfolio, leveraging automation and AI to enhance core processes and employee experiences. You will employ product and design methodologies to identify, design, deliver, and continuously improve our technology solutions that address business requirements. Serving as a senior liaison among People Experience, IT, and external vendors (including Workday, ServiceNow HRSD, and other HR platforms), you will translate business strategy into prioritized system enhancements, drive end-to-end solution delivery, and ensure seamless adoption across the organization. If you excel in a fast-paced environment that is instrumental in transforming the employee experience, this position may be an ideal fit. Through the deployment of innovative, seamless, and intuitive people technologies, you will help empower every team member and leader at Sandisk. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Strategy, Process Design & User Experience Lead discovery and current‑state analysis: map people processes, user journeys, pain points and data flows to identify value opportunities. Drive digital and AI transformation initiatives by identifying manual and repetitive people processes and transitioning them into efficient, automated digital workflows. Design and prototype streamlined HR workflows and service experiences that prioritize usability, accessibility, efficiency, and compliance. Recommend pragmatic solutions that align with Sandisk’s people strategy, roadmaps, and industry best practices. Build trusted relationships across the Px and partner teams; present analysis, recommended solutions, and ROI to leadership to secure buy-in. Requirements & Solution Design Elicit and validate business needs through interviews, workshops and observation; challenge legacy assumptions and clarify business value. Produce implementation-ready artifacts: functional specs, user stories, acceptance criteria, process documentation and data definitions suitable for IT, vendors and contractors. Delivery, Integrations & Vendor/Lifecycle Management Translate HR requirements into technical acceptance criteria and coordinate resolution with IT and vendors. Act as HR’s primary contact for platform vendors (Workday, ServiceNow HRSD, etc.) during configuration, testing and release. Lead enhancement/implementation phases (requirements → design → configuration oversight → cutover), manage risks, dependencies and handoffs. Track vendor contracts, SLAs and renewals; evaluate tools/modules and recommend fit-for-purpose options from the systems portfolio. Testing, Go‑live & Adoption Own User Acceptance Testing: develop test plans/cases, coordinate HR end-users, capture feedback and triage defects with IT/vendors. Validate delivered functionality against requirements and user expectations prior to release. Prepare go-live assets (training materials, quick-reference guides, change communications), run or coordinate training, monitor adoption of metrics, and iterate based on post-launch feedback. Data, Compliance & Governance Define HR data elements, quality rules and reconciliation processes; coordinate data governance with IT/security/privacy. Identify and escalate privacy, access and compliance risks (PII, SOX, CCPA/GDPR where relevant) and work with legal/IT to implement controls. Maintain documentation to support audits and governance reviews. Systems SME & Tier‑3 Support Maintain practical, high-level configuration knowledge of Workday, ServiceNow HRSD and other HR systems and their business processes. Provide tier‑3 troubleshooting support in partnership with IT; monitor and help resolve complex ServiceNow/Workday incidents and tickets. As part of our global team, you will be expected to adjust your working hours to accommodate the APAC time zone. Qualifications Required: 6+ years' experience as a business analyst or product/implementation specialist focused on HR systems (Workday, ServiceNow, etc.). Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience Led major HR system projects, including requirements, UAT, process mapping, and vendor management. Advanced expertise in HRIS platforms and their modules. Experience in complex global organizations with diverse HR practices and compliance. Strong understanding of HR processes (recruiting, onboarding, talent management, payroll/compensation, absence, performance management) and relevant compliance requirements (SOX, CCPA/GDPR, PII). Preferred: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation. Skilled in key process improvement, product, and design methodologies such as; Lean, Agile, Design Thinking, etc. Familiarity with APIs, integrations, and technical concepts to enable effective collaboration with IT. 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 [email protected] 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 02/26/2026 (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. #LI-KH1 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. Salary Range: 92,286.00-130,721.00 Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Business Function: HR Systems Location (Secondary): Remote Office - Southern California--LOC_WDT_USCA19 Work Location: Remote Office - Northern California--LOC_WDT_USCA18

Responsibilities

The Senior Business Analyst will lead the design and implementation of technology solutions to enhance employee experiences and streamline HR processes. This role involves collaborating with various teams to translate business strategies into actionable system enhancements.