Business Manager

Hearst; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hearst's WDSU in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Business Manager who blends finance/accounting with HR leadership. You will support employees, manage core HR activities, and partner with the regional finance team on closings, forecasts, and budgets.

Strong communicator to collaborate across departments and ensure accurate financial performance. The role requires in-person presence, with reporting to the President and GM.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience
• Previous HR experience required; PHR/SPHR/SHRM certification a plus
• Payroll experience is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR/financial software
• Experience with Oracle HCM, Wide Orbit, and ADP

Responsibilities

• Manage HR activities and employee relations across the organization
• Oversee onboarding/offboarding, leaves, and workers' compensation
• Process invoices, review expenses, and maintain contracts
• Oversee real estate and tax reporting; ensure accurate reporting
• Assist forecasting and budgeting; liaison with regional accounting team
• Support bi-weekly payroll review and reconciliation

Skills

HR management

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Payroll processing

Payroll systems

Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Oracle HCM

ADP

Wide Orbit

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

WDSU, the Hearst-owned NBC Affiliate in New Orleans, LA is looking for a Business Manager. This is a key leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on both people and numbers. The position blends finance/accounting responsibilities with human resources management, offering a unique opportunity to make an impact across multiple functions in a fast paced environment.

What You'll Do

You will support our employees and manage core HR activities, while also partnering with our regional finance team on monthly closings, forecasts and annual budget processes. The successful candidate will be highly organized, analytical and an excellent communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across departments. In-person attendance is required. You will report to the President and General Manager.

Human Resources

• Manage employee relations and provide HR support across the organization
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes
• Administer leave and workers' compensation programs
• Support employee benefits administration
• Manage employee data through Oracle HCM
• Oversee performance management processes
• Support labor relations under union collective bargaining agreements

Accounts Payable & Expenses

• Process and approve invoices
• Review and approve purchasing card, travel, and entertainment expenses
• Maintain local operating contracts
• Oversee real estate and sales/use tax reporting

Asset Management

• Manage fleet operations
• Track, tag, and dispose of fixed assets
• Oversee periodic physical inventory

General Business Functions

• Interpret and communicate financial results
• Provide an analytical analysis with suggestions for a stronger financial performance.
• Provide tools and communication that assist Department Heads with expense management.
• Serve as liaison between the station and regional accounting team on reporting
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting of revenues and operating expenses

Payroll

• Support bi-weekly payroll review, processing, and reconciliation through ADP
• Prepare monthly payroll reports from ADP

Qualifications

• Strong ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide recommendations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Experience

• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience
• Previous HR experience required; PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SCP certification a plus
• Payroll experience is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with accounting and HR software applications such as Oracle (HCM & EPBCS), Wide Orbit, and ADP
• Related experience, education, training, or military experience will be considered as well as a combination of education and experience

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs