Director- Payroll Executive Compensation

McKesson•Alpharetta, GA

23d•$124,400 - $207,400

About The Position

McKesson is seeking an experienced Director, Payroll Executive Compensation to lead the Executive Compensation and U.S. Payroll functions. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations, leading payroll process improvements, managing payroll-related risk, and developing a high-performing team. The Director will partner closely with Human Resources, Finance, IT, Tax, and Audit teams to support organizational priorities and deliver an exceptional employee experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of progressive payroll experience in a large, fast-paced environment.
5+ years of people leadership experience.
5+ years of experience processing executive payroll and expatriate payroll.
Experience managing multi-state payroll operations.
Working knowledge of Workday Payroll.
Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, payroll tax compliance, and payroll accounting principles.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Adaptability and effectiveness in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
Shared Services Center experience.
Experience supporting executive compensation, deferred compensation, and equity-related payroll transactions.

Responsibilities

Ensure effective payroll integrations across timekeeping, HR, benefits, and other enterprise systems.
Oversee executive payroll activities, including annual incentive plan (MIP) payments, restricted stock vesting events, and deferred compensation administration.
Maintain confidentiality and integrity of payroll and compensation data.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on payroll processes, controls, and system efficiency.
Monitor payroll metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Utilize data and analytics to support decision-making and operational excellence.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll team.
Serve as a subject matter expert for complex payroll matters.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements.
Manage payroll controls and identify opportunities to mitigate risk.
Partner with internal and external auditors and support payroll-related audits and reviews.
Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, Tax, and Audit teams to support key business initiatives.
Build strong partnerships across the organization to ensure payroll processes align with business objectives.