Specialist 3, Payroll

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The payroll specialist is responsible for multiple APAC countries including Malaysia.
2. Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing on monthly or semi-monthly basis depending on the countries.
3. Perform maintenance and operations of Payroll System (ADP Celergo and Flex) and Time Attendance Systems (iTAS).
4. Ensure timely payment of statutory payroll deductions to relevant bodies of each country.
5. Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, prevailing accounting standards, procedures, and corporate policies.
6. Provide meaningful payroll analysis for management decision-making.
7. Provide monthly payroll-related data and cash forecasts.
8. Participate in monthly accounting closing functions.
9. Prepare yearly submissions of Tax Schedule.
10. Participate in internal and external audit activities.
11. Ensure payroll records are properly maintained for audits and other statutory purposes.
12. Troubleshoot and resolve issues upon employee requests regarding time attendance records.
13. Liaise with IT personnel for testing new or modified features in Payroll Systems and Time Attendance Systems.
14. Ensure the system accommodates changes or new requirements related to new compensation plans affecting payroll processing and cost reporting.
15. Analyze payroll expenses to provide meaningful information for management decision-making.
16. Attend to government surveys related to payroll.
17. Perform any other functions assigned by the Immediate Supervisor as needed.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor of in Accounting, Human Resource, Business Studies/ Administration/ Management, or other relevant discipline.
2. Good interpersonal skill.
3. Good analytical skill, planning, and organizing skill.
4. Strong math skills with an ability to spot numerical errors.
5. Able to work independently, resourceful, and good sense of responsibility.
6. Comfortable in working in a highly visible role and independently.
7. Knowledgeable in Statutory requirement and other related legislation.
8. Disciplined and resourceful with the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
9. Able to handle multiple tasks with limited supervision.
10. At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field.
11. Knowledge of payroll, HR or Time attendance system such as ADP Celergo, Flex System, Workday.

Preferred:

1. Knowledge and experience in global payroll.
2. Experience in ADP payroll and Workday.

Skills:

1. Extensive skill in Excel – ability to work with many formulas and even VBA.
2. Language Skill – ability to communicate with people from multiple countries in English.
3. Project Management Skill – ability to work on payroll related projects such as system changes or policy changes.

Additional Information

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.

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