McKesson

Sr. Director, HR Enablement

McKesson$161K — $269K *
Healthcare
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 13+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant people leadership in complex environments
  • Deep understanding of HR operating models, HRBP execution, and shared services
  • Proven experience leading teams through transformation and ambiguity

Responsibilities

  • Set and operationalize the enterprise strategy for HR Enablement
  • Define delivery standards for cyclical HR processes and initiatives
  • Directly lead and develop a team of HR Enablement Specialists
  • Own the enablement operating model for seamless HR delivery
  • Partner closely with senior HRBP leadership to align on business priorities
  • Oversee the use of HR data and analytics for insight-driven recommendations
  • Provide oversight for HR transformations and mitigate risks

Benefits

  • Robust professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Access to digital and AI-enabled HR tools to enhance execution
  • Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs
  • Flexible work arrangements promoting work-life balance
  • Employee discount programs and other perks
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Sr. Director, NAPS HR Enablement provides leadership and oversight of the HR Enablement Specialist capability, with direct accountability for a team of HR Enablement Specialists. This outcome focused leader delivers digitally forward, consistent, high-quality execution of HR programs, workforce initiatives, and transformation efforts across the NAPS HR Business Partner portfolio, while aligning delivery to McKesson's HR operating model and enterprise standards.

This role operates as a people leader with results achieved primarily through the leadership, development, and deployment of others. The Sr. Director is responsible for understanding the problem to be solved/opportunity to be realized and sets vision, mobilizes resources, and establishes operating norms to achieve results. This leader remains customer experience focused, ensures scalability and sustainability of solutions, and partners closely with HRBP leadership, HR Shared Services, and COEs to strengthen enterprise execution, insight generation, and adoption of HR products and processes.

Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Enablement Strategy & Direction
  • Set and operationalize the enterprise strategy for HR Enablement, translating HRBP priorities and enterprise HR objectives into clear delivery standards, capability expectations, and operating rhythms.
  • Define what "good" looks like for HR Enablement execution across cyclical processes (e.g., Performance & Development, compensation, talent reviews, workforce planning), transformations, and business-specific initiatives.
  • Ensure HR Enablement work reinforces enterprise consistency while allowing for limited, intentional adaptation based on business context.


People Leadership & Capability Management
  • Directly lead and develop a team of HR Enablement Specialists, including talent selection, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and career development.
  • Build a strong bench of enablement talent by reinforcing role clarity, workload prioritization, and skill progression aligned to the Career Framework.
  • Establish coverage and deployment models to ensure continuity, risk mitigation, and capacity management across HRBP portfolios.


Operational Excellence & Governance
  • Own the enablement operating model, including intake, prioritization, ways of working, escalation paths, and handoffs across HRBPs, HRSS, and COEs.
  • Ensure disciplined execution of work transitions within the enablement team to protect continuity, reduce risk, and support organizational changes.
  • Monitor delivery quality, timeliness, and effectiveness; intervene when execution gaps, role drift, or duplication emerge.


Enterprise Partnership & Influence
  • Partner closely with VP and SVP HR Business Partners to anticipate needs, shape enablement support, and ensure alignment to business priorities.
  • Serve as a key connector across HRSS, COEs, HR Technology, and Analytics teams to reinforce integrated delivery and reduce friction.
  • Influence senior HR leaders by providing clear insights on workforce trends, execution risks, and enablement capacity trade-offs.


Data, Insights & Digital Enablement
  • Oversee the use of HR data, analytics, and reporting to ensure enablement teams move beyond data packaging to insight-driven recommendations.
  • Promote disciplined use of HRIS (Workday) and emerging AI-enabled tools to improve scalability, decision quality, and efficiency.
  • Use enterprise patterns and insights to inform improvements to HR programs, tools, and employee/manager experience.


Change, Transformation & Risk Management
  • Provide leadership oversight for enablement support of HR transformations, restructures, operating model changes, and M&A activity.
  • Ensure enablement teams anticipate interdependencies, protect critical cycles, and surface risks early to HRBP and enterprise stakeholders.
  • Reinforce consistent change practices and product adoption approaches across portfolios.


Scope & Impact
  • Provides leadership and direction across the HR Enablement function, overseeing delivery and execution across multiple HRBP portfolios, business units, and enterprise HR workstreams.
  • Accountable for enterprise consistency, execution quality, and operational effectiveness of the HR Enablement capability, including team deployment, capacity management, and coverage across complex, matrixed client groups.
  • Establishes operating standards and norms that govern how enablement work is prioritized, assigned, and delivered in partnership with HRBP leadership, HR Shared Services, and COEs.
  • Decisions impact the effectiveness of HR delivery, talent processes, leader experience, and HR's credibility with senior business leaders.


Basic Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Typically 13+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant people leadership experience in complex, matrixed environments.
  • Deep understanding of HR operating models, HRBP execution, shared services, and COE integration.
  • Proven experience leading teams through transformation, ambiguity, and enterprise change.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience building and scaling enablement, operations, or program delivery teams.
  • Strong data literacy, including oversight of Workday reporting, dashboards, and workforce analytics.
  • Experience leveraging digital and AI-enabled HR tools to improve execution and insight generation.
  • Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR).


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

$161,500 - $269,100

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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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