Senior Director, Global Payroll Production

McKesson

Senior Director overseeing payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada for Fortune 10 healthcare company.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeIrving • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $148,900 - $248,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing payroll teams
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus opportunities
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Payroll ProcessingPayroll Tax ReportingKPI MonitoringPayroll TransformationOperational Metrics EvaluationCompliance ManagementAudit ManagementData AnalysisProcess OptimizationAutomation Implementation

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsMentoringAccountability