Sr Director Global Payroll Production

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 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.