Director, Executive Payroll Operations

McKesson

. Lead executive payroll operations for executives and senior leaders .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeIrving • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $124,400 - $207,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in executive payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processing while managing sensitive compensation matters. Proven leadership in driving process improvements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance payroll functions.

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Executive Payroll OperationsPayroll Tax ComplianceLeadership ExperienceCertified Payroll Professional (CPP)Workday Payroll Experience

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingWage ReportingPayroll AccountingReconciliationsInternal ControlsAudit RequirementsEquity CompensationIncentive CompensationDeferred CompensationSOX Compliance

Soft Skills

DiscretionProfessionalismSound JudgmentCoachingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)Compensation Certification

Industry Keywords

Executive CompensationTotal RewardsHuman ResourcesFinanceLegalAccountingGlobal MobilityPublic Company Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead executive payroll operations for executives and senior leaders
Ensure accurate, timely, compliant, and confidential payroll processing
Own operational execution for bonuses, incentive payouts, equity-related payroll transactions, deferred compensation, severance, relocation, mobility, and special payments
Maintain payroll controls, reconciliations, documentation, approval workflows, audit evidence, and SOX compliance support
Support payroll tax and payroll accounting teams with wage reporting, tax validation, account reconciliations, general ledger support, audit documentation, and year-end reporting
Partner with Executive Compensation, Total Rewards, Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal, HR Operations, Stock Administration, Global Mobility, and external advisors
Serve as an escalation point for sensitive executive payroll inquiries
Drive process improvement, automation, reporting enhancements, data quality, and standardization
Lead, coach, and develop payroll team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
10+ years of progressive payroll experience
Leadership experience in a large, complex, multi-state or highly controlled environment
Experience supporting executive compensation, equity compensation, deferred compensation, incentive compensation, or other complex pay programs
Strong knowledge of payroll tax, wage reporting, supplemental wages, payroll accounting, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit requirements
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive compensation matters with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment
Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders across Payroll, HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, Accounting, and Total Rewards
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), compensation certification, public company experience, Workday Payroll experience, or SOX/audit experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus may be offered
Long-term incentive opportunities may be offered
Benefits through McKesson’s Total Rewards program
Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities