HR Business Administrator

Job Description

The Human Resources Business Administrator will plan, direct, coordinate or liaise one or more administrative services of the business unit, such as records and information management, reports and accounts payable, payroll, facilities planning and maintenance, operations, human resources, assisting GM and RVP and other office support services. This position reports directly to the VP/GM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Maintain employee personnel/HR files
• Administer employment processes: benefits, onboarding/orientation, leave benefits, employee verification and management of payroll
• Maintain EEO compliance reports
• Manage worker's comp and auto insurance claims
• Prepare and submit monthly operational reports such as station corporate credit card
• Distribute monthly financial reports
• Handle all aspects of accounts payable
• Liaise with Sr. Leadership, Corporate staff
• Discreet nature with access to critical private information is necessary
• Effective employee communication skills
• Organize and direct station employee events
• Manage all employee/vendor/trade contracts
• Oversee station fleet and employee gas cards
• Attend/contribute to weekly department head meetings
• Buy/stock station supplies
Employee and Labor Relations: working with Corporate Legal and Human Resources provide assistance and advice to managers and supervisors in the following areas:
• Responds to union information requests
• Contract interpretation and administration (Union contracts and relevant personnel policies)
• Participate in Collective Bargaining Agreement meetings
• Compliance/Grievance processing (represented and non-represented staff)
• Represents management in employee disputes/grievance proceedings
• Mediates/negotiates resolution of complaints with employee representatives

Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree preferred, plus 3-5 years in Human Resources, Business Administrator, or Office Manager Capacity is preferred
• Interpersonal savvy – relates well with all people
• Builds rapport and effective relations and uses diplomacy and tact. Confidentiality is crucial
• Approachability – is easy to approach and talk to; is a good listener
• Action Oriented – enjoys working hard, and is action oriented
• Problem solving & decision making – uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems, finds sources for input, makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement
• Planning/organizing – prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans
• Developing self & others – confident and assertive when providing coaching, guidance or direction
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Human Resource Coordinator must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors in all weather conditions on occasion, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
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WTNH is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
News 8 WTNH/WCTX values the contribution of all of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check
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