Payroll System Analyst - Workday Payroll

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.

About the role

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.

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.

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, HRIS, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of payroll experience; 2 years supporting Workday Payroll and HCM preferred.

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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay

Our Base Pay Range for this position is $86,600 - $144,400. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Benefits

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