Payroll System Analyst

McKesson Payroll Systems Analyst

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Position Summary

The Payroll Systems Analyst supports and optimizes payroll systems, with a strong focus on Workday Payroll, to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing. This role partners cross-functionally with Payroll, HRIS, Finance, and IT teams to enhance system functionality, improve processes, and support ongoing transformation initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Workday Payroll Support Provide ongoing system support for Workday Payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and optimized payroll processing across business units
• System Enhancements & Optimization Gather requirements, support testing, and implement system enhancements and automation tools; proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and user experience.
• Execution & Delivery Independently manage assigned tasks and projects, applying sound judgment, following established procedures, and ensuring timely and accurate completion
• Documentation & SOPs Develop and maintain desktop procedures and standard operating procedures to support consistent and compliant payroll operations
• Requirements & Configuration Support Translate business requirements into system configurations and functional specifications; maintain payroll elements including earnings, deductions, and tax settings
• Stakeholder Partnership Collaborate with Payroll Operations and cross-functional teams to identify system impacts, communicate updates, and mitigate risks
• Testing & Release Support Support system updates through test execution, documentation, and validation of payroll outputs to ensure accuracy post-implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, HRIS, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 45 years of payroll experience, including at least 2 years supporting Workday Payroll and HCM

Technical & Functional Skills

• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll configuration, testing, and reporting
• Knowledge of payroll lifecycle and integrated systems (e.g., Workday Time Tracking, ADP, WFM)
• Understanding of payroll compliance and regulatory requirements
• Experience with Workday Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) integrations
• Experience supporting multi-state or cross-border payroll preferred

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and collaboration across teams

Working Conditions

• Traditional office or remote work environment
• Primarily computer-based work

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

$72,500 - $120,800

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