Sr. International Payroll Specialist – Americas at Sandisk

Milpitas, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

111780.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Operations, Compliance, Employment Tax, Statutory Reporting, Payroll Legislation, Labor Laws, ADP Celergo, Workday HCM, Vendor Management, Internal Controls, SOX Compliance, Issue Resolution, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Excel, Payroll Accounting

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 key member of the Americas Payroll team, this role leads and manages payroll operations across four countries: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico. The Senior Payroll International Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end governance of payroll and employment tax compliance across the region, ensuring accurate, timely, and fully compliant payroll execution. This role leverages global payroll systems such as ADP Celergo and partners closely with internal teams (Treasury, Finance, Legal, HR) and external vendors to drive operational excellence. The position may serve as a backup for U.S. payroll processing on an ad hoc basis. Key Responsibilities: Payroll Operations & Compliance Lead end-to-end payroll processing for Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all statutory requirements. Oversee all payroll tax operations, including pre- and post-payroll activities, reconciliations, and statutory filings. Validate monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings across federal, provincial/state, and local jurisdictions. Reconcile payroll reports with statutory filings, social security agencies, pension plans, and tax authorities. Perform comprehensive reviews of earnings, deductions, pay statements, and tax code configurations, and collaborate with vendors or internal teams to recommend and implement necessary corrections. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on payroll legislation, labor laws, tax rules, and reporting requirements for all four countries. Ensure all statutory deadlines are met with minimal reliance on management or vendors. Maintain accurate employee records and payroll book in compliance with local labor regulations and data privacy laws. Vendor & Stakeholder Management Independently Lead regular meetings with payroll vendors, internal partners, and employees to resolve issues and improve processes. Manage vendor performance, SLAs, and escalations to ensure high-quality service delivery. Audit, Controls & Issue Resolution Proactively identify payroll discrepancies, risks, and compliance gaps; implement corrective actions before payroll impact occurs. Resolve tax notices and inquiries in collaboration with vendors and government agencies. Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, reconciliations, and responses. Maintain strong internal controls aligned with SOX, internal audit, and global compliance standards. Projects & Continuous Improvement Stay current on legislative changes and ensure timely implementation of system or process updates. Participate in system upgrades, vendor transitions, and compliance reviews. Support payroll related projects focused on automation, standardization, and process optimization. Provide backup payroll processing support for US Payroll if needed. Qualifications Key Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related fields. 5-7+ years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 5 years managing multi-country payroll in LATAM and/or Canada. Strong hands-on experience with payroll tax compliance, statutory reporting, and labor legislation for Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico. Experience working with global payroll platforms (ADP Celergo strongly preferred). Prior experience in a multinational or shared services environment is highly desirable. Technical Skills Proficiency in: Workday HCM ADP Celergo Ticketing/case management systems (ServiceNow, Jira, etc.) Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation) Strong understanding of payroll accounting, GL reconciliations, and payroll-to-finance integrations. Certifications (Highly Preferred) Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) Certifications: PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) CPM (Certified Payroll Manager) Brazil Payroll / eSocial expertise (formal training or certification preferred). LATAM payroll compliance certifications or country specific tax/labor law training. Core Competencies Deep knowledge of payroll legislation, tax rules, and statutory reporting across the Americas region. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex regulations. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across global teams. High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines. 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 06/24/2026 (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-RG1 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: 78,914.00-111,780.00 Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Business Function: Payroll Work Location: Milpitas Office--LOC_WDT_USCA25

Responsibilities

This role leads and manages end-to-end payroll operations and employment tax compliance across four countries: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico, ensuring accuracy and timeliness using global payroll systems. The specialist will serve as the subject matter expert on payroll legislation and labor laws for the region while managing vendor performance and resolving compliance issues.