• Human Resources Business Administrator

    Nexstar Media Group (Chicago, IL)


    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 WGN-TV and reports to the Vice President & General Manager. It presents a dynamic and fulfilling opportunity to support a diverse workforce of union and non-union 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:

    + Bachelor’s degree preferred

    + 3–5 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 detail-focused, with strong prioritization skills

    + Effective problem-solving and sound decision-making abilities

    + Comfortable coaching, mentoring, and training team members

    + Proactive, professional, and results-driven

     

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    Salary Range: $60,000 - $77,000 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.

     

    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, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

     

    EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.