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Payroll Specialist

McKesson


Job Location:

Irving, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 23 - 38
Posted: 29 September 2026 (9 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 tomorrows health today we want to hear from you.

Experienced and fully competent in payroll processing best practices. This includes and not limited to timecard validation processing and validating payroll in designated system understanding of earnings and deductions (pretax and taxable) understanding payroll taxes (federal and provincial) maintaining and updating employee data responding to employee questions accurately and timely. Responsible for assisting other departments and agencies with payroll questions requests and completion of wage verification forms. Ensuring payroll accuracy and employee satisfaction for our bi-weekly hourly and salary payrolls. Able to complete assignments and tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to work in a team setting with great collaboration skills. This position will process payroll for our Canadian colleagues.

  • Experienced and competent in payroll-related items and work independently or with minimal supervision with payroll validation. This includes and not limited to the following: earnings deductions and taxation on regular and On Demand payments input pay and T4 reconciliation (earnings/deductions/taxes) garnishment processing union pay benefits (deductions and Leave pay) termination pay rules familiar and able to reference/ implement payroll rules and best practices.
  • Provides resolution for a wide range of complex payroll related discrepancies and payroll related questions accurately and timely (based on Service Level Agreements) with minimal to no supervision. These come in the form of cases emails and daily reports/tasks. This includes and is not limited to the following: On Demand check creation and validation earning and deduction taxation inquiries pay and T4 reconciliation garnishment processing union pay benefits (deductions and STD) terminations wage requests and similar requests for earnings.
  • Achieve results and meet deadlines with minimal to no direction when working on assigned activities and or projects by knowing or being able to follow established procedures and instructions provided. Using professional judgement on analyzing data and ensuring timely and accurate completion on assigned tasks. Must be able to fully understand what is required to process ROEs on employees behalf according to company and Service Canada guidelines.
  • Update and create Desk Top Procedures/Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assigned tasks as needed.

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge Skills & Abilities):

Minimum 2 years payroll processing experience.

Education/Training:

  • Advanced education preferred but not required
  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Preferred Certified Payroll Profession (FPC CPP)

Preferred:

  • Experience in Canada payroll environment
  • Preferred Working knowledge of Workday ADP ServiceNow garnishments banking and Record of Employment.
  • Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel.
  • Working and technical knowledge of Workday ADP ServiceNow garnishments terminations. Record of Employment and banking.
  • Experienced payroll best practices and is proficient in specific areas (i.e. garnishments unions benefits taxes) with moderate guidance.
  • Knowledge of Canada payroll and taxes.
  • Ability to complete work assignments independently while contributing to a team environment
  • Attention to detail and the ability to enter and validate information accurately.
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential material.
  • Decision-making problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work in a heavy volume fast paced environment and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
  • Organizational multi-tasking and prioritizing skills.
  • Receptive to coaching and instruction from management.
  • Ability to adapt and remain positive during changes to processes and working conditions.
  • Ability to identify and communicate process improvements and develop resolution

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 McKessons 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 pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$23.29 - $38.81

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKessons (or affiliated entities like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails job postings or social media light of these scams please bear the following in mind:

McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.


McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

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McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age genetic information or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKessons full Equal Employment Opportunity policies visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment please contact us by sending an email to (United States) or (Canada) . Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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Required Experience:

IC


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McKesson is the leading healthcare company for wholesale medical supplies & equipment, pharmaceutical distribution, and healthcare technology solutions. McKesson is the central nervous system of health care. At any given moment, in any given minute, we simultaneously execute thousands ... View more

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