The Human Resources Business Administrator oversees the planning direction and coordination of key administrative functions and acts as a liaison for one or more of these areas. This role includes direct supervision of the Payroll Specialist at WGNTV and reports to the Vice President & General Manager. It presents a dynamic and fulfilling opportunity to support a diverse workforce of union and nonunion employees within the broadcasting industry.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain employee personnel files and ensure HR records are current and compliant
- Oversee all employment processes including onboarding orientation offboarding benefits and leave administration employee verifications and data changes
- Support payroll and accounts payable functions
- Maintain EEO compliance reports
- Manage workers compensation auto insurance claims safety compliance and motor vehicle checks
- Direct and coordinate the administrative functions of the business unit
- Act as a liaison between senior leadership corporate staff and employees
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Foster effective communication across all employee levels
- Plan and coordinate employee engagement events
- Facilitate performance management processes and provide administrative support to management
- Support employee relations efforts as needed
- Maintain and manage employee contracts and documentation
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree preferred
- 35 years of experience in Human Resources or Business Administration strongly desired
- Prior payroll experience is a plus
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills approachable diplomatic and a good listener
- Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity
- Highly organized and detailfocused with strong prioritization skills
- Effective problemsolving and sound decisionmaking abilities
- Comfortable coaching mentoring and training team members
- Proactive professional and resultsdriven
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Salary Range: $60000 $77000 Annualized
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes but not limited to medical (with multiple plan options) dental and vision insurance paid time off a 401(k) with company matching contributions Paid Parental leave life insurance and more.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority