McKesson

Director, HR Business Partner

McKesson$135K — $225K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of progressive HR experience, particularly as an HR Business Partner
  • Expertise in talent management and succession planning
  • Proficiency in workforce planning and organizational design
  • Strong skills in leadership coaching and change management
  • Experience with employee engagement and culture initiatives
  • Ability to influence senior leaders and navigate complex matrix organizations

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership teams
  • Develop strategies aligned with business growth and operational needs
  • Analyze data to inform personnel and leadership strategies
  • Lead talent reviews and succession planning discussions
  • Facilitate discussions on organizational effectiveness
  • Coach leaders on performance management and organizational dynamics
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate HR solutions with business needs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package
  • Access to employee assistance programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Support for work-life balance
  • Flexible working arrangements as suitable to the role
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Director, Human Resources Business Partner serves as the strategic HR partner to senior leaders across McKesson's Distribution Operations and Transportation organizations. This role partners with business leaders to develop and execute talent, workforce, leadership, and organizational strategies that enable operational excellence, strengthen leadership capability, and drive business performance.

The Director, HRBP provides consultative support on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, culture, change leadership, and employee engagement. As a senior individual contributor, this role influences outcomes through strategic partnership, thought leadership, and business acumen rather than direct people leadership.

This position works closely with leaders across a large, geographically dispersed operational environment and collaborates with HR Centers of Excellence and HR partners to deliver scalable talent solutions aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across Distribution Operations and Transportation.


  • Develop deep understanding of business priorities, operational challenges, workforce needs, and growth objectives.


  • Translate business strategies into talent, leadership, and organizational plans that drive measurable results.


  • Influence leadership decisions through data, insights, sound judgment, and strategic consultation.


Talent Strategy & Succession Planning

  • Lead talent review, succession planning, assessment, and development discussions across supported client groups.


  • Identify critical talent risks and capability gaps and develop strategies to strengthen leadership pipelines.


  • Partner with business leaders to accelerate development of high-potential talent and key successors.


  • Drive accountability for building diverse and sustainable leadership benches.


Workforce Planning & Organizational Effectiveness

  • Partner with leaders to assess current and future workforce capabilities required to achieve business objectives.


  • Lead organizational design and effectiveness initiatives, including structure, role clarity, capability alignment, and workforce optimization.


  • Facilitate discussions on organizational health, team effectiveness, spans and layers, and leadership capability.


  • Provide recommendations that balance business performance, employee experience, and organizational sustainability.


Leadership Coaching & Consulting

  • Coach leaders on organizational dynamics, team effectiveness, performance management, talent decisions, and employee relations matters.


  • Support leaders in navigating complex organizational challenges and change initiatives.


  • Provide guidance that enhances leadership effectiveness, accountability, and decision quality.


Data-Driven Decision Making

  • Analyze workforce, talent, engagement, and organizational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.


  • Translate insights into practical recommendations that improve business and people outcomes.


  • Monitor key talent and organizational metrics to inform workforce and leadership strategies.


Change Leadership

  • Partner with leaders to plan and implement organizational changes, workforce transitions, and business transformation initiatives.


  • Assess organizational readiness and risks related to change.


  • Support leaders in building engagement and adoption during periods of change.


Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence, Employee Relations, Total Rewards, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, and other HR teams.


  • Ensure alignment between business priorities and enterprise talent strategies.


  • Drive integrated solutions that support both local operational needs and enterprise objectives.


Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.


  • 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leaders.


Demonstrated expertise in:

  • Talent management and succession planning


  • Workforce planning


  • Organizational design and effectiveness


  • Leadership coaching and development


  • Change management


  • Employee engagement and culture initiatives


  • Experience supporting large, complex, multi-site organizations.


  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.


  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority.


  • Experience working effectively within a matrixed organization.


Preferred

  • Experience supporting distribution, transportation, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or operations-based organizations.


  • Experience supporting geographically dispersed workforces.


  • Advanced degree and/or relevant HR certification.


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.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$135,500 - $225,800

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. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:

McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.

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.

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

About McKesson

McKesson Corporation provides medicines, pharmaceutical supplies, information and care management products and services across the healthcare industry. The Company operates in two segments. The McKesson Distribution Solutions segment delivers ethical drugs, medical-surgical supplies and equipment and health and beauty care products throughout North America. This segment also provides specialty pharmaceutical solutions for biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers, sells financial, operational and clinical solutions for pharmacies (retail, hospital, long-term care) and provides consulting, outsourcing and other services. The McKesson Technology Solutions segment delivers enterprise-wide clinical, patient care, financial, supply chain, strategic management and software solutions. In July 2011, the Company acquired Portico Systems from Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. On March 25, 2012, it acquired the independent banner and franchise businesses of Katz Group Canada Inc. McKesson Distribution Solutions delivers pharmaceuticals to retail pharmacies and institutional providers like hospitals and health systems. They operate pharmaceutical distribution centers across the country, serving customers in all 50 states. They also deliver a comprehensive offering of health care products, technology, equipment and related services to the alternate site market, including physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care facilities and home care businesses across the country. McKesson is currently the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America. McKesson also operates McKesson Canada and has an equity holding in Nadro, a leading distributor in Mexico.

McKesson Careers

Join McKesson, a leading global healthcare company, and be part of a team that is redefining the future of healthcare. With a variety of job opportunities available, McKesson is the perfect place to advance your career, whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out. Work You’ll Do At McKesson, we are committed to improving care in every setting—one product, one partner, one patient at a time. We’re seeking talented professionals to join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, diversity, and leadership. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of purpose and a desire for continuous growth and improvement. Empower Your Future in Healthcare With positions ranging from internships to leadership roles, McKesson offers unparalleled employment opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Our commitment to diversity training ensures that all team members have the opportunity to thrive. Join a team where your skills will be honed, your professional growth will be supported, and where you can genuinely see the difference you make in the lives of patients around the world. Innovative Work Environment McKesson is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Our team is constantly exploring new ways to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes. This commitment to innovation is what sets us apart and what makes McKesson an exciting place to work. Career Development and Benefits McKesson believes in nurturing the potential of its employees through robust career development programs and comprehensive benefits designed to support your life and well-being. From leadership training to health and wellness benefits, we ensure our team members are equipped to meet their professional and personal goals. Explore Job Opportunities Whether you’re looking for an internship to kickstart your career, or a senior position to utilize your extensive experience, McKesson offers a range of opportunities. Explore our open positions and find where you can make a difference at McKesson. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take the next step in their careers. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Networking and Professional Growth At McKesson, networking and professional growth are part of our everyday environment. We encourage our employees to connect, share, and learn from each other to foster personal and professional development. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await you at McKesson. Join McKesson today and be part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare.
Learn more about McKesson
Size
58,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.1 billion
Founded
1833
5 Year Trend
+5.9%
Revenue
$237.6 billion
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