Payroll Administrator (Part Time)

Tyson Foods; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an HR Analyst to support payroll administration, HR reporting, data analysis and HR systems across the EMEA region. The role emphasizes accuracy of pay, employee data, and compliance while collaborating with managers and the HR team.

Hybrid role with part-time schedule (2 days/week) and presence in the Colchester office on Wednesday or Thursday. Requires CIPP (level 3) or progress toward it and 2 years in HR/payroll analytics, with strong Excel and data skills.

Qualifications

• Essential: CIPP qualification (level3) or working towards this qualification.
• 2 years experience within HR, Payroll, People Operations or a similar analytical role.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using HR systems or payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration across designated EMEA locations (UK, Netherlands and ROE).
• Produce payroll-related reports and analysis for management teams.
• Maintain accurate employee data within HR systems and dashboards.
• Support data validation, system testing and improvements.
• Assist with Workday and other HR systems improvements.
• Contribute to compensation, benefits and budgeting analytics.
• Coordinate training activities and development programmes.

Skills

CIPP (level 3)

HR analytics

Advanced Excel

Data confidentiality

Time management

Communication skills

HR systems knowledge

Education

CIPP Level 3

Tools

Workday

Payroll systems

HRIS

Job description

Job Details: THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION - 2 DAYS PER WEEK - ONE OF WHICH MUST BE A MONDAY. THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO THE HYBRID WORKING POLICY AND AN EXPECTATION OF WORKING FROM THE COLCHESTER OFFICE EITHER WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY.

Job Purpose

The HR Analyst supports the delivery of HR operations across the EMEA region, providing expertise in payroll administration, HR reporting, data analysis, HR systems and supporting operational HR activities. The role combines analytical capability with practical HR support to help ensure accurate pay, high-quality employee data, compliance with company policies, and an exceptional employee experience. The role works closely with managers, employees and the wider HR team to provide insight, improve processes and support key people initiatives across the organisation. Payroll administration remains a key focus area whilst continuing to broaden exposure to operational HR activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration
  • Coordinate and administer payroll activities across designated EMEA locations (UK, Netherlands and ROE).
  • Ensure all payroll inputs, employee changes and variable payments are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
  • Liaise with payroll providers to resolve payroll queries and discrepancies.
  • Support payroll audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements.
  • Produce payroll-related reports and analysis for management teams
• HR Data and Analytics
  • Maintain accurate employee data within HR systems.
  • Produce regular and ad hoc HR reports, dashboards and workforce metrics.
  • Support data validation, system testing and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Provide data-driven insights to support business and HR decision-making.
• HR Systems and Process Improvement
  • Support the effective utilisation of Workday and other HR systems.
  • Maintain data integrity and contribute to HR systems improvements.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce manual administration.
  • Assist with implementation of new HR initiatives and digital transformation projects.
• Compensation, Benefits and Financial Support
  • Support annual compensation review processes and salary benchmarking activities.
  • Assist with benefits administration and employee queries.
  • Provide financial analysis and reporting to support HR budgeting and workforce planning.
  • Contribute to compensation-related projects and initiatives.
• Learning and Development
  • Coordinate training activities and maintain training records.
  • Support apprenticeship, qualification and development programmes.
  • Assist with management training and employee development initiatives.

Key Relationships

• Internal HR Director
• HR Generalist
• Finance Director
• Finance Team
• Managers and Team Leaders
• Payroll Providers
• All Employees across EMEA
• External Payroll Providers
• Benefits Providers
• Recruitment Agencies
• Professional Bodies

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Essential: CIPP qualification (level3) or working towards this qualification
• 2years experience within HR, Payroll, People Operations or a similar analytical role.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using HR systems or payroll systems.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of Workday or similar HRIS platforms.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and employment practices.
• Experience supporting multi‑country operations.
• Understanding of HR metrics and workforce analytics.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Our team members make the difference.

If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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