Job Details

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

McKesson is seeking an experienced Director of Payroll Operations to oversee and manage the Executive Compensation and US Payroll functions of our organization. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while enhancing operational efficiency and employee satisfaction. The ideal candidate will use their expertise in payroll management and data-driven decision-making to support operational excellence and strategic alignment with McKesson's goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence:

• Lead payroll processing for a diverse workforce, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure accurate payroll integrations such as timekeeping and benefits.
• Provide oversight on annual MIP bonus processing, and Restricted Stock vesting’s. Insuring MIP bonuses are processed accurately including verification of deferred compensation.

Strategic Leadership:

• Drive initiatives aimed at refining payroll processes to boost system accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitor payroll KPIs and metrics, utilizing data insights to inform decisions.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Mentor and develop a high-performing payroll team.
• Provide guidance on complex payroll issues, serving as a subject matter expert.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Manage highly confidential payroll information in accordance with policy to protect operations and employee confidence
• Ensure adherence to payroll policies, labor laws, and tax requirements.
• Collaborate with auditors to ensure the team provides necessary documentation and help resolve any audit findings.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work with HR, IT, External Audit, and Finance teams to support organizational initiatives.

Education Requirements:

• 4-year Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

Formal Experience Requirements:

• Through knowledge of payroll policies, practices, and systems.
• 5 years progressive experience in processing executive payroll, and Ex-Pats required.
• 10+ years of payroll experience in heavy and fast paced environment required with 5+ years of managerial experience (Manager, or Supervisor).
• Shared Service Center experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Workday Payroll is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Expert communication skills to navigate and coach employees/colleagues at all levels on complex, time-sensitive and highly confidential payroll issues requiring consistent ethics and professionalism.
• Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems using independent judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or law.
• Must possess demonstrated ability to handled multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work with competing demands and balanced patience while focusing on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience managing multi-state payroll operations.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, evolving environment and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong skills in Excel and other data analytics tools.
• Comprehensive understanding of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and accounting principles.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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