Administrative Assistant - Payroll

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.
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 Administrative Assistant supporting the Sr. Director of Operations, you’ll play a key role in managing day‑to‑day administrative activities for the Distribution Centre. You’ll partner closely with leadership, employees, and cross-functional teams to help ensure smooth operations across the site.
This position offers competitive compensation, 15 days of paid vacation , 2 floater days (prorated), group insurance from day one , and eligibility to participate in the annual management incentive program .
New graduates from post-secondary Supply Chain programs are encouraged to apply.
Financial & Administrative Support
Compile and monitor payroll using ADP time and attendance systems
Prepare reports, track metrics, and complete ad‑hoc administrative tasks as needed
Track and administer vacation and time‑off requests for union and non‑union staff
Monitor and document workplace injuries, disability claims, and leave of absence cases
Maintain strong working relationships with local Union Representatives
Provide administrative support for Health & Safety programs, H&S Committee, and corporate wellness initiatives
Assist with site security processes in partnership with Operations
Coordinate local engagement activities and support corporate community initiatives
Partner with peers, regional teams, and home office contacts on operational tasks and corporate initiatives
Minimum 3 years of administrative or equivalent experience
Post‑secondary education in Business Administration or Supply Chain preferred
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Experience with payroll or time recording software (ADP preferred)
Experience using Workday and/or SAP is an asset
This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
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