Payroll Specialist

McKesson

. Independently manage assigned USON payroll populations and practices across applicable payroll frequencies .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeThe Woodlands • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $39 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end payroll processing, including payroll data analysis, reconciliation, and compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. Proficient in using Workday Payroll and Microsoft Excel for managing complex payroll populations and ensuring accurate payroll execution.

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End-To-End Payroll ProcessingWorkday Payroll ExperiencePayroll Data AnalysisMulti-State Payroll CompliancePayroll Reconciliation

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ReconciliationData AnalysisPayroll ReportingEIB ProcessingPayroll ControlsPayroll TaxationPayroll CorrectionsServiceNowMicrosoft Excel

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Workday HCMWorkday PayrollServiceNowPayroll ToolsPayroll Case Management

Industry Keywords

Payroll ComplianceFederal Payroll RequirementsState Payroll RequirementsLocal Payroll RequirementsPayroll Audits

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage assigned USON payroll populations and practices across applicable payroll frequencies
Execute accurate and timely payroll throughout the payroll cycle
Perform end-to-end payroll activities, including input preparation, calculation review, validation, exception resolution, reconciliation, settlement support, and post-payroll activities
Prepare, load, validate, and reconcile payroll data using Workday EIBs and approved payroll tools
Analyze payroll results and research complex discrepancies involving earnings, deductions, taxes, retroactivity, time data, employee status changes, payment elections, organizational transfers, pay rates, and payroll inputs
Execute payroll controls and exception reviews for time and attendance, meal and time-block exceptions, one-time payments, status changes, transfers, terminations, PTO payouts, zero or low gross results, and manual or on-demand payments
Perform payroll audits and reconciliations and maintain control documentation and audit evidence
Use Workday Payroll reporting, payroll results, worker data, EIB functionality, and related tools to research issues and validate results
Manage payroll cases and practice inquiries through ServiceNow or approved channels
Participate in Workday testing, UAT, payroll system enhancements, release validation, process changes, and payroll-related initiatives
Maintain and improve payroll procedures, processing documentation, checklists, job aids, SOP-supporting materials, and control documentation
Support quarter-end, year-end, audit, compliance, and other critical payroll activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of progressive payroll processing experience
Experience processing payroll for large and/or complex employee populations
Experience with end-to-end payroll processing
Experience using an enterprise payroll system to analyze payroll results and troubleshoot complex payroll issues
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll requirements
Ability to research complex payroll discrepancies and identify root causes
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including analyzing and reconciling large payroll data sets
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize multiple payroll deadlines while maintaining accuracy and control compliance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate across functional teams and adapt to changing processes
Workday Payroll and Workday HCM experience
Experience preparing, loading, validating, and troubleshooting Workday EIBs
Experience with Workday payroll reporting and payroll-result analysis
Multi-state payroll experience
Experience supporting multiple business units, practices, organizational structures, or payroll populations
Experience with payroll reconciliations and payroll-related financial or GL activities
Experience with ServiceNow or similar case-management systems
Experience participating in payroll testing, UAT, system implementations, enhancements, integrations, or Workday releases
Experience identifying or implementing payroll process improvements, automation, standardized controls, or operational efficiencies
Experience training, mentoring, cross-training, or serving as a payroll subject-matter resource for peers
Knowledge of end-to-end payroll processing, multi-state compliance, payroll taxation, retroactive pay, supplemental wages, final pay, payroll corrections, reconciliations, and payroll controls
Technical skills in enterprise payroll systems, Workday Payroll/HCM, EIB processing, payroll reporting, Microsoft Excel, ServiceNow, data analysis, and testing/UAT

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered
Benefits through McKesson's Total Rewards
Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodation support for job search or application