Senior Distribution Administrator - Logistics (Payroll)

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plans

Affordable health, life, dental, and视-

Paid time off

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR seeks a Payroll Administrator to support distribution and logistics leaders nationwide. You will manage payroll inputs, employee changes and payments, ensuring accuracy and deadlines.

Responsibilities include coordinating payroll across locations, liaising with providers, supporting audits, and producing management reports. Requirements: high school diploma or higher, 3+ years clerical experience, data collection/analysis a plus, and strong communication;

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or higher required; BA candidate a plus.
• Experience: 3+ years of office clerical work.
• Data collection and analysis experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration
• Coordinate and administer payroll activities across designated locations
• Ensure all payroll inputs, employee changes and variable payments are processed accurately and within deadlines
• Liaise with payroll providers to resolve queries
• Support payroll audits and ensure compliance with controls and statutory requirements
• Produce payroll-related reports and analysis for management

Skills

Payroll

Communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

BA degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

SUMMARY: The holder will work in our Distribution/Logistics Services group providing support to distribution/logistics operations leaders and will be assigned project work involving data collection and analysis for our locations around the country. This includes willingness to learn and demonstrate proficiency in the utilization of all warehouse data management systems. This will require the individual to become very familiar with all aspects of our stand-alone distribution centers as well as poultry freezers warehouse operations. The selected individual will interact and gain exposure to other areas within supply chain, including but not limited to: sales, quality assurance, scheduling, transportation, international sales, and distribution. Our Distribution Administrators are expected to contribute to our success through innovative ideas and value creation. This position will receive direction and provide those results to our Senior Leadership team within the Warehouse South Distribution group.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration
• Coordinate and administer payroll activities across designated locations
• 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

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or higher required or a candidate in the process of earning their BA degree a plus.
• Experience: 3 plus years of office clerical experience.
• Previous experience in data collection and analysis a plus.
• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are required; must possess professional phone skills with both internal company contacts and external customers.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in all Microsoft Basic programs.
• Special Skills: Be a motivated self-starter who has the desire to learn from others.
• Special Skills: ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Special Skills: strong problem-solving skills.
• Special Skills: time management and multitasking abilities.
• Special Skills: and strong interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

* RESUME REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE *

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks.

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.

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

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.

At Tyson, we feed the world like family.

Our team members make the difference.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.