Human Resources & Administration Manager

Lehighbar; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with 6% match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Sick time

10 company holidays

Paid new parent leave (12 weeks)

Job summary

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting is seeking an experienced Human Resources & Administration Manager to cultivate an engaged, high-performing workplace and support the mission of public media.

You will lead day-to-day HR operations, from recruitment to retirement, serve as trusted advisor to leaders, and partner with the union while coordinating governance and Board documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• At least three years in a unionized environment.
• Experience administering collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and HR best practices.
• Experience conducting employee relations investigations and resolving workplace issues.
• Outstanding communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with HR information systems and workforce reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding efforts.
• Serve as the primary HR resource for employee relations, coaching managers, resolving workplace concerns, and supporting employee success.
• Manage labor relations, administer collective bargaining agreements, partner with union leadership, and support negotiations and grievance processes.
• Oversee performance management, employee development, leadership training, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs, including open enrollment and leave administration.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, HR policies, and organizational practices.
• Manage HR systems, reporting, and organizational metrics.
• Support administrative operations, organizational planning, and cross-departmental initiatives.
• Coordinate Board of Directors administration, governance records, meeting logistics, and required documentation.

Skills

Employee relations

Interpersonal skills

HR knowledge

Communication

Organization

HRIS

Workforce reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Help Shape the Culture Behind Pittsburgh's Public Media!

People are at the heart of everything we do.

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting, home to 91.3 WYEP and 90.5 WESA, is looking for an experienced Human Resources & Administration Manager to help cultivate an engaged, collaborative, and high-performing workplace while supporting the mission of independent public media.

This is more than a traditional HR role. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, a resource for employees, a partner to our union, and a key contributor to the operational success of our organization. You'll also play an important role in supporting our Board of Directors and helping ensure the administrative excellence that allows our teams to focus on creating exceptional journalism and music programming for our community.

If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, navigating complex employee issues, and creating systems that help people thrive, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As our Human Resources & Administration Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day HR operations while helping build an outstanding employee experience from recruitment through retirement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding efforts.
• Serving as the primary HR resource for employee relations, coaching managers, resolving workplace concerns, and supporting employee success.
• Managing labor relations, administering collective bargaining agreements, partnering with union leadership, and supporting negotiations and grievance processes.
• Overseeing performance management, employee development, leadership training, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Administering compensation and benefits programs, including open enrollment and leave administration.
• Ensuring compliance with employment laws, HR policies, and organizational practices.
• Managing HR systems, reporting, and organizational metrics.
• Supporting administrative operations, organizational planning, and cross-departmental initiatives.
• Coordinating Board of Directors administration, governance records, meeting logistics, and required documentation.
  

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a collaborative HR professional who combines strong technical knowledge with exceptional interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• At least three years working in a unionized environment.
• Experience administering collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and HR best practices.
• Experience conducting employee relations investigations and resolving workplace issues.
• Outstanding communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with HR information systems and workforce reporting.
  

Preferred Qualifications

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
Experience working in nonprofit organizations, public media, higher education, or other mission-driven environments.

Why Join Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting?

At Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting, you'll join a team dedicated to serving our community through trusted journalism and music discovery. We believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a workplace built on collaboration, respect, accountability, and continuous learning. We invest in professional development, encourage innovation, and believe every employee plays an important role in advancing our mission.

Work Environment

This position is based in our Pittsburgh office. Standard business hours are 9:00-5:00 Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or weekend work to support organizational events and Board meetings.

Our Commitment

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable, diverse workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to succeed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

About Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting is a team full of passionate and fun people dedicated to our crafts as well as our communities.

We operate two local public radio stations and a local newsroom that serves the community across radio, digital and event platforms. 90.5 WESA is Pittsburgh's Independent News Station and an award-winning, dynamic and ambitious newsroom serving southwestern Pennsylvania over-the-air, online and through our daily newsletter, Inbox Edition. 91.3 WYEP is one of the most highly regarded non-commercial Triple-A music stations in the country and has been a cultural institution in Pittsburgh for more than 50 years.

Our organization plays a vital role in building connections across southwestern Pennsylvania and strengthening our communities through exceptional journalism and cultural exploration and education . . . and we have a powerful broadcast network to help!

What's it like working at PCBC?

At Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting, you'll find a team that is passionate about serving our community through trusted journalism and music. We work hard, celebrate our successes, and genuinely enjoy working together. Our culture is collaborative and inclusive, with approachable leaders, open communication, and a shared commitment to helping one another succeed. We value flexibility and understand that supporting work-life balance helps our employees bring their best selves to work every day.

Want to know more?

We believe a strong organization includes employees from a broad range of backgrounds, with different skills, experiences, and passions. And if you don't meet every position qualification, but you have a story to tell, we'd still like to hear it.

We provide competitive salaries in an affordable city. The minimum compensation for this position is $55,000, commensurate with experience and ability. Our full-time exempt employees also get access to an extensive benefits package, including a 403(b) retirement plan with 6% company match, medical, dental and vision, three weeks of vacation, sick time, 10 company holidays and 12 weeks of paid new parent leave. We invest in the professional growth of our team, encouraging continuing education and participation in conferences and seminars.