Sr Director Global Payroll Production

Senior Director, Global Payroll Operations

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McKesson is seeking a strategic and transformational leader to serve as the Senior Director, Global Payroll Operations. This critical leadership role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end payroll function across the United States and Canada, including Payroll Operations, Payroll Tax & Accounting, and Payroll Support. The Senior Director will drive payroll strategy, operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery for a large and diverse workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and execute a long-term vision and strategy for payroll operations.
  • Lead payroll transformation initiatives focused on optimization, automation, and scalability.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs and operational metrics.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Payroll Operations & Service Delivery
  • Oversee U.S. and Canadian payroll processing.
  • Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
  • Partner with HRIS, Time & Attendance, Benefits, and Finance teams.
  • Drive operational consistency and service excellence.
• Compliance, Risk Management & Controls
  • Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and tax laws.
  • Maintain a strong internal control framework.
  • Oversee payroll tax reporting, audits, and reconciliations.
  • Partner with Internal and External Audit teams.
• Leadership & Talent Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing payroll teams.
  • Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Provide guidance on complex payroll issues.
  • Develop succession plans and leadership capabilities.
• Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Partner with HR, Finance, Accounting, Tax, IT, and Shared Services.
  • Lead payroll-related projects and system implementations.
  • Manage relationships with payroll providers and vendors.
  • Support business transformation, M&A, and integration activities.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field. 10+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience. 5+ years leading managers and large payroll organizations.

Critical Skills & Qualifications

Experience leading U.S. multi-state and Canadian payroll operations. Deep knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance. Experience with Workday, ADP, SAP, Dayforce, Oracle, or similar payroll systems. Advanced Excel and analytical skills. Proven success leading payroll transformation initiatives. Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills. Exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree preferred. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred. PMP or related leadership certifications preferred. Experience within large public companies or shared services organizations.

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.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$148,900 - $248,100

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