Head of HR Systems and Analytics

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.

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.

• System Implementation & Selection

  • Lead the implementation of our selected HCM system – partnering with an implementation partner, IT, Product and HR teams to ensure the 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.

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

• Proven experience implementing HCM and other HR systems, ideally in a greenfield or transformation environment. Experience with Day Force 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…