Senior Compensation Manager

Senior Compensation Manager

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.

The Senior Compensation Manager is a strategic leader responsible for driving the design, implementation, and governance of global compensation programs that align with the organization's business objectives and talent strategy. This role requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in compensation strategy, financial modeling, and data analytics, who can influence senior leadership and guide decision-making across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a collaborative approach to solving complex compensation challenges. This role will lead high-impact initiatives, manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships, and ensure our compensation practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values and goals.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide compensation strategy and execution, including base pay, short- and long-term incentives, and equity programs, ensuring alignment with business priorities and market competitiveness.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior HR and business leaders on compensation matters, providing insights and recommendations that influence talent decisions and organizational outcomes.
• Design and oversee complex financial models to evaluate compensation scenarios, forecast cost impacts, and support executive-level decision-making.
• Own the governance and evolution of global compensation frameworks, including job architecture, salary structures, and incentive plan design.
• Drive the annual compensation planning cycle, including merit, bonus, and equity processes, partnering with HRIS, Finance, and Talent teams to ensure seamless execution and data integrity.
• Lead market benchmarking and survey participation, interpreting results to inform pay positioning and strategy across geographies and functions.
• Monitor and interpret global compensation trends, regulatory changes, and emerging practices to proactively adjust programs and ensure compliance.
• Develop and deliver compelling communication materials for leaders and employees to promote understanding and transparency of compensation programs.
• Mentor and guide compensation team members, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Champion pay equity and transparency initiatives, leveraging data to identify gaps and drive actionable solutions.

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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, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, 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.