Senior Distribution Administrator - Logistics (Payroll)

Tyson Sales and Distribution•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The Senior Distribution Administrator works in the Distribution/Logistics Services group, supporting distribution and logistics operations leaders and handling project work involving data collection and analysis for locations around 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 supply chain functions including sales, quality assurance, scheduling, transportation, international sales, and distribution. The administrator is expected to contribute innovative ideas and value creation, receive direction, and provide results to the Senior Leadership team within the Warehouse South Distribution group. The position coordinates and administers payroll activities across designated locations, ensuring payroll inputs, employee changes, and variable payments are processed accurately and on time. It liaises with payroll providers to resolve queries and discrepancies, supports payroll audits and compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements, and produces payroll reports and analyses for management teams. Candidates must be willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. A resume is required for consideration. All professional team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs. Individual contributors should integrate AI into daily work, assess outputs critically, and use professional judgment.

Requirements

High school diploma or higher; a candidate in the process of earning a bachelor's degree is a plus.
Three or more years of office clerical experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Professional phone skills with internal company contacts and external customers.
Proficiency in basic Microsoft programs.
Motivated self-starter with a desire 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 candidate in the process of earning a bachelor's degree.
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 and complete 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 and contribute innovative ideas and value creation.