Job Details

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Role Overview

As the Head of HR Systems & Analytics, you will be a foundational leader in building our new company’s HR technology and analytics capabilities from the ground up. You will serve as a strategic partner and hands-on contributor, working closely with IT and Product Management to guide the direction of our Human Capital Management (HCM) implementation, shape our broader HR technology ecosystem, and lead the development of our data, analytics, and governance framework—while supporting alignment of new processes across teams. Your work will enable data-driven decision-making and actionable insights for HR, business leaders, and the broader organization.

Key Responsibilities

• System Implementation & Selection

  • Lead the implementation of our selected HCM system – partnering with an implementation partner, IT, Product and HR teams to ensure system is configured and deployed in the most effective and employee friendly manner.  Drive business requirements, participate in testing and go-live activities.

  • Partner with technology and product teams to develop a framework for evaluating, selecting and deploying HR technology.

  • Ensure seamless integration of HR systems with other HR and enterprise platforms.

• Data Framework & Governance

  • Design and establish the company’s HR data architecture, including data governance, quality, and security standards.

  • Develop protocols for data integrity, privacy, and compliance from day one.

  • Partnering with IT, Legal and Compliance.

• Analytics & Reporting

  • Build and deliver analytics and reporting capabilities to support HR strategy, workforce planning, and business operations.

  • Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for HR, leaders, and the organization.

  • Develop self-service analytics tools and dashboards for stakeholders and business leaders.

• Change Management & Enablement

  • Drive adoption of new systems and data-driven practices across all levels of the organization.

  • Develop scalable, technology-enabled HR processes that integrate seamlessly with new platforms and support continuous improvement.

  • Develop training and communication plans to support system rollouts and analytics literacy.

  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Introduce new analytics methodologies, tools, and technologies to enhance HR decision-making.

  • Stay ahead of industry trends in HR technology, analytics, and data governance.

• Collaboration & Leadership

  • Partner closely with HR, IT, Product Management, Finance, and business leaders to align technology and data strategies.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to tell a compelling story both verbally and in written presentations.

  • Build a team of highly qualified individuals to strategize and execute the HR technology, analytics and data framework roadmap.

  • Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented culture within the HR systems and analytics team. 

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leadership on technology and analytics matters.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience. Typically requires 12+ years of professional experience and 4+ years of management experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Proven experience implementing HCM and other HR systems, ideally in a greenfield or transformation environment. Experience with DayForce is ideal.

• 5-10 years’ experience working in an HCM and leading a team of systems experts and analysts.

• Strong program/project management skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.

• Advanced analytical skills, with expertise in data visualization, statistical analysis, and reporting.

• Experience establishing or partnering with IT to establish data governance, quality, and security protocols.

• Exceptional communication skills; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to innovate and drive continuous improvement.

• Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, or spin-off/startup environment

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required

Location

• Richmond, VA

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.

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