HR Business Administrator

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A media company is seeking a Human Resources Business Administrator in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role involves planning and coordinating administrative services, managing HR processes such as payroll and benefits, and liaising with senior leadership. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in HR or business administration. Strong interpersonal skills and confidentiality are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with 3-5 years in HR, Business Administration, or Office Management.
• Confidentiality is crucial in this role.
• Effective communication skills with employees are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage administrative services in the business unit.
• Administer employment processes including benefits and payroll management.
• Prepare and submit operational reports and manage accounts payable.

Skills

Interpersonal savvy

Action Oriented

Problem solving & decision making

Planning/organizing

Developing self & others

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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.

• Maintain employee personnel/HR files
• Administer employment processes: benefits, onboarding/orientation, leave benefits, employee verifications 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
• Involvement in annual budgeting as it relates to headcount and expenses
• Manage all employee/vendor/trade contracts
• Oversee station fleet and employee gas cards
• Attend/contribute to weekly department head meetings
• Buy/stock station supplies
• Other duties as assigned

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