Payroll Systems Sr. Manager

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Manager, Payroll Systems, to join our Corporate Payroll organization. The ideal candidate will have a profound understanding of corporate payroll functions, experience with implementing and supporting advanced solutions in large-scale enterprise operations, and specific expertise in the Workday Payroll Module. This role is pivotal for the successful integration and post-production support of payroll systems throughout North America.

Key Responsibilities:

• Post-Production Support: Ensure the effective and continuous support of the Payroll function within the Workday system across North America, maintaining a high standard of operational success.

• Team Management: Lead and manage a dedicated team of four professionals tasked with the post-production support of the Workday Payroll module. Assume full managerial responsibility, ensuring team objectives are achieved.

• Continuous Improvement: Monitor and implement new functionalities from Workday, including robotic process automation, enhanced employee experiences, and legislative updates. Oversee the successful implementation of these improvements and engage with industry events to explore new technologies that support overall payroll functions.

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage projects as necessary, including integrating new acquisitions into Workday, onboarding new benefit providers, and adapting to updated union contract rules.

• Collaboration: Work closely with internal technology stakeholders and third-party vendors, ensuring seamless integration with systems such as ADP and WFM. Collaborate with existing and new vendors in benefits, compensation, and workforce management.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, information technology, or a related field.

Critical Skills:

• At least 3 years of experience with Workday payroll systems.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale payroll function implementations in Workday or providing post-production support for at least 2 years.
• Expertise in process automation and project management, including resource planning, budgeting, deadline management, and change management.
• Familiarity with supporting technologies that integrate with Workday payroll systems, such as ADP.
• Strong understanding of current legislative and compliance issues related to payroll.
• Experience in leading, developing, and mentoring teams.

Additional Skills:

• Excellent collaboration and partnership abilities.
• Broad leadership capabilities and the ability to translate strategic objectives into operational actions.
• Proficiency in managing and developing multiple special projects.
• Multi-country experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• General office demands.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% as required.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$95,400 - $159,000

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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