Specialist 3, Payroll

Sandisk; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in memory technologies is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll for multiple APAC countries. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in payroll management. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, managing payroll systems, and providing analysis for decision-making. This role offers an opportunity to work in a diverse environment that values inclusion and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements and related legislation.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll for multiple APAC countries ensuring timely processing.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and corporate policies.
• Provide payroll analysis for management decision-making.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Effective communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Studies/Administration/Management

Tools

ADP Celergo

Flex

Workday

Job 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 are integral to the digital world we live in and shape.

We meet people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibilities forward. Our industry-leading portfolio of products, recognized globally for innovation, performance, and quality, is supported by our manufacturing capabilities.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations and as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. Our global reach ensures the supply chain has access to the Flash memory needed to keep the world moving forward.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage payroll for multiple APAC countries including Malaysia, ensuring timely and accurate processing on a monthly or semi-monthly basis.
2. Maintain and operate Payroll Systems (ADP Celergo and Flex) and Time Attendance Systems (iTAS).
3. Ensure timely statutory payroll deductions payments to relevant authorities in each country.
4. Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, accounting standards, procedures, and corporate policies.
5. Provide payroll analysis for management decision-making.
6. Generate monthly payroll-related data and cash forecasts.
7. Participate in monthly accounting closing activities.
8. Prepare annual Tax Schedule submissions.
9. Assist in internal and external audit activities.
10. Maintain payroll records for audits and statutory purposes.
11. Troubleshoot employee requests related to time attendance records.
12. Liaise with IT for testing new or modified payroll and attendance system features.
13. Update systems to accommodate changes in compensation plans affecting payroll and cost reporting.
14. Analyze payroll expenses to support management decisions.
15. Respond to government surveys related to payroll.
16. Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Studies/Administration/Management, or related field.
2. Good interpersonal skills.
3. Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
4. Excellent math skills with attention to numerical accuracy.
5. Ability to work independently, be resourceful, and responsible.
6. Comfortable working in a visible role and independently.
7. Knowledge of statutory requirements and related legislation.
8. Disciplined, resourceful, and able to work under pressure within tight deadlines.
9. Ability to handle multiple tasks with limited supervision.
10. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
11. Knowledge of payroll, HR, or Time Attendance systems such as ADP Celergo, Flex, or Workday.

Preferred:

1. Experience with global payroll processes.
2. Familiarity with ADP payroll and Workday systems.

Skills

1. Proficiency in Excel, including formulas and VBA.
2. Effective communication skills in English for interacting with multiple countries.
3. Project management skills, especially related to payroll system or policy changes.

Additional Information

At Sandisk, we value diversity and believe that different perspectives lead to the best outcomes. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We also offer accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

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