Senior Distribution Administrator - Logistics (Payroll)

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The Senior Distribution Administrator works in the Distribution/Logistics Services group, supporting distribution and logistics operations leaders and completing project work involving data collection and analysis for locations across the country. The role requires learning and demonstrating proficiency with warehouse data management systems and becoming familiar with stand-alone distribution centers and poultry freezer warehouse operations. The position also provides exposure to other supply-chain areas, including sales, quality assurance, scheduling, transportation, international sales, and distribution. The administrator is expected to contribute innovative ideas and create value, and to provide results to the Senior Leadership team within the Warehouse South Distribution group. The payroll-focused responsibilities include administering payroll activities across designated locations, processing payroll inputs and employee changes accurately and on time, coordinating with payroll providers to resolve questions and discrepancies, supporting audits and compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements, and preparing payroll reports and analysis for management teams. The role is assigned to first shift. Candidates must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. A resume is required for consideration.

Requirements

High school diploma or higher; candidates in the process of earning a bachelor's degree are also eligible.
At least 3 years of office clerical experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Professional phone skills when communicating with internal company contacts and external customers.
Proficiency in Microsoft basic programs.
Motivation and willingness to learn from others.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Time-management and multitasking abilities.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Resume required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in progress.
Previous experience in data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and administer payroll activities across designated locations.
Ensure 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.
Support distribution and logistics operations leaders with project work involving data collection and analysis for locations around the country.
Learn and demonstrate proficiency in warehouse data management systems.
Provide results to the Senior Leadership team within the Warehouse South Distribution group.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs.
Integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment.