Payroll System Analyst - Workday Payroll

About the role

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We deliver insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. 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

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

Requirements

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

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.
• 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.

Pay

Our Base Pay Range for this position is $86,600 - $144,400. This range is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy and compliant with applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Benefits

McKesson offers a competitive compensation package as part of our Total Rewards, including benefits. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please visit McKesson Benefits.

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.