Vice President, Employee Engagement

Nexstar Media Group is seeking a dynamic and innovative Vice President of Employee Engagement who is passionate about creating an exceptional workplace experience. This leader will oversee HRIS benefits and payroll shaping how our employees interact with the company from onboarding to every step of their career journey.

The Vice President of Employee Engagement will design and execute a comprehensive strategy that elevates the employee experience and strengthens Nexstars connection with its people. This position will lead teams responsible for HR technology benefit programs and payroll operationsensuring systems are seamless processes are compliant and efficient and every employee interaction reflects Nexstars values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and implement a multi-year roadmap for HRIS Benefits and Payroll that supports Nexstars growth digital modernization and commitment to the employee experience
• Partner with senior leaders across HR Technology Finance and Broadcast/Network Operations to align people-facing programs with enterprise priorities
• Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making identify trends and drive strategic improvements
• Establish strong governance ensuring accuracy consistency and scalability across employee data and processes
• Serve as a visible and trusted leader engaging directly with employees and responding to emerging needs with empathy and agility
• Work to enhance communication transparency and service delivery
• Oversee Workday HR system strategy functionality integrations and user experience
• Drive optimization projects that increase automation efficiency and self-service capability
• Ensure data accuracy compliance and reporting readiness
• Lead the design administration and evaluation of comprehensive benefit offerings (health wellness retirement and more)
• Monitor market trends to ensure competitive cost-effective programs aligned with employee needs
• Ensure regulatory compliance and effective vendor partnerships
• Oversee multi-state payroll operations to ensure accuracy compliance timeliness and operational excellence
• Collaborate with Finance and Legal to maintain strong controls risk mitigation and audit readiness
• Lead payroll transformation initiatives focused on accuracy service quality and employee support

Qualifications:

• 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience with direct oversight of HRIS Benefits Payroll or related functions for large organizations preferably with Workday experience. Experience with collective bargaining units also a plus.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale initiatives and operational transformations
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at all levels of a large complex organization
• Experience in media broadcasting technology or similarly fast-paced decentralized environments is a plus
• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree or professional certifications (SPHR SHRM-SCP CEBS CPP) strongly preferred Think several steps ahead anticipating business needs and employee expectations
• Champions digital transformation embracing new ideas tools and approaches
• Delivers flawless execution in complex environments
• Use data metrics and analytics to guide decisions and improve processes
• Build high-performing teams that are collaborative accountable and engaged
• Create a culture of continuous improvement and ownership
• Lead transformational initiatives with clarity and communication
• Help employees and leaders navigate change with confidence
• Communicate with transparency clarity and purpose
• Build trust with employees at all levels including front-line teams and senior executives.
• See the employee experience holistically - balancing empathy with business needs
• Ensure systems and processes reflect simplicity clarity and accessibility

This leadership role is based on-site at Nexstars Irving Texas headquarters.

Nexstar Media Group Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms. For more information please visit .

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