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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

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.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

+ Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CCP certification preferred.

+ Proven experience in compensation strategy and program management, ideally in a global, matrixed organization.

+ Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

+ In-depth knowledge of compensation practices, trends, and relevant labor laws

SKILLS:

+ Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with compensation systems and survey platforms.

+ Strong analytical and storytelling skills – able to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.

+ Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and align senior stakeholders.

+ Deep understanding of job evaluation methodologies, market pricing, and regulatory frameworks.

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) ” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

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 **01/27/2026** (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.

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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.