Sr Director Global Payroll Production

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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.

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.