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Sandisk · 4 weeks ago

Sr. Payroll Projects Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$96K/yr - $136K/yr

7+ years exp

Sandisk is a leader in data solutions, known for its innovative Flash and advanced memory technologies. The Sr. Payroll Projects Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting and executing payroll-related projects across the global payroll landscape, ensuring compliance and accuracy while collaborating with various internal teams.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) on global payroll-related projects and initiatives

Support the execution of payroll-impacting projects, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance

Apply project management methodologies to drive successful delivery of payroll initiatives

Facilitate stakeholder meetings, executive reporting, and risk mitigation strategies

Translate business needs into functional requirements and actionable plans

Drive process improvement and change management efforts related to payroll operations

Partner with HRIT and third-party providers to support implementation of regulatory, process, and system changes

Collaborate with Benefits, Human Resources, Accounting, Stock Plan Administration, and other internal teams to ensure project alignment and success

Ensure high-value customer service and effective communication with all partner functions

Liaise with external vendors to ensure deliverables are on time, meet company standards, and compliance requirements

Lead and participate in testing activities related to payroll systems, integrations, and process changes

Prepare and verify documentation and reports related to payroll projects

Conduct research and prepare presentations or reports to support management decisions

Qualification

U.S. payroll expertiseWorkday Payroll knowledgeProject managementGlobal payroll understandingHRIS workflows familiarityAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skillsDetail-orientedOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, related field, or equivalent experience

Minimum 7 years of payroll experience, including direct payroll processing responsibilities

Expert-level knowledge of U.S. payroll, including federal, state, and local tax regulations and reporting

Experience working in a matrixed or global organization, managing multiple stakeholders across regions

High-level understanding of America's, EMEA and APAC payroll practices and compliance considerations

Familiarity with complex HRIS workflows and integrations

Working knowledge of Workday Payroll and systems such as Workday HCM & Payroll, Ceridian Dayforce, ADP Celergo, ADP GlobalView, and various Time & Attendance platforms in a multi-country environment

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across cross-functional teams

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and interpersonal skills