Sr Director Global Payroll Production

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McKesson isseekinga strategic and transformational leader to serve as the Senior Director Global Payroll Operations. This critical leadership roleis responsible foroverseeing 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 ensuringaccurateandtimelypayroll 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.
Establishand 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.
Maintaina 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
Bachelors 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
Mastersdegree preferred.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.
PMP or related leadershipcertificationspreferred.
Experience within large public companies or shared services organizations.

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Our Base Pay Range for this position

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