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 filesAdminister employment processes: benefits, onboarding/orientation, leave benefits, employee verification and management of payrollMaintain EEO compliance reportsManage worker’s comp and auto insurance claimsPrepare and submit monthly operational reports such as station corporate credit cardDistribute monthly financial reportsHandle all aspects of accounts payableLiaise with Sr. Leadership, Corporate staffDiscreet nature with access to critical private information is necessaryEffective employee communication skillsOrganize and direct station employee eventsManage all employee/vendor/trade contractsOversee station fleet and employee gas cardsAttend/contribute to weekly department head meetingsBuy/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 requestsContract interpretation and administration (Union contracts and relevant personnel policies)Participate in Collective Bargaining Agreement meetingsCompliance/Grievance processing (represented and non-represented staff)Represents management in employee disputes/grievance proceedingsMediates/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 preferredInterpersonal savvy – relates well with all peopleBuilds rapport and effective relations and uses diplomacy and tact.  Confidentiality is crucialApproachability – is easy to approach and talk to; is a good listenerAction Oriented – enjoys working hard, and is action orientedProblem 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 judgementPlanning/organizing – prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plansDeveloping 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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