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HR Business Administrator

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · Baton Rouge, LA · 3 wk ago
AdministrativeFull-time

This is more than a traditional Human Resources role. As the Human Resources Business Administrator, you will serve as a key member of the station leadership team, working directly with the Vice President/General Manager and supporting four television stations—WGMB FOX 44, WVLA NBC Local 33, WBRL CW21, and KZUP. This unique opportunity provides broad exposure to people leadership and business operations, allowing you to make a meaningful impact across multiple brands and departments. This highly visible role combines human resources leadership with business and administrative operations, providing a unique opportunity to influence both our people and our station's success.

About the role

  • Serve as a key member of the station leadership team
  • Work directly with the Vice President/General Manager
  • Support four television stations—WGMB FOX 44, WVLA NBC Local 33, WBRL CW21, and KZUP
  • Combine human resources leadership with business and administrative operations
  • Influence both people and station success

Responsibilities

  • Maintain employee personnel files and HR records
  • Administer employee onboarding, orientation, benefits, leave programs, employment verifications, and payroll-related processes
  • Partner with managers and department leaders to address employee relations matters
  • Provide coaching and guidance to leadership on employee issues and workplace concerns
  • Manage job postings and assist with recruitment efforts
  • Ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements and reporting
  • Cook up quarterly and annual FCC reporting requirements
  • Manage workers' compensation and vehicle insurance claims
  • Aid in ADA and FMLA requests
  • Prepare and submit operational and financial reports, including corporate credit card reporting
  • Process and oversee accounts payable functions
  • Serve as a liaison between station leadership and corporate departments
  • Manage employee and vendor contracts
  • Oversee station fleet operations and fuel card administration
  • Cook up employee and vendor meetings, engagement activities, and special events
  • Purchase and maintain office and station supplies
  • Participate in weekly leadership meetings and contribute to operational planning
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Three to five years of experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field preferred
  • Experience supporting multiple business functions in a fast-paced environment preferred
  • Media, broadcasting, or television industry experience is a plus
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
  • Proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to analyze situations, gather information, and develop practical solutions
  • Professional, approachable, and service-oriented mindset
  • Ability to provide guidance, coaching, and direction to employees and managers
  • High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism

Benefits

  • Nexstar Media Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and wellness benefits
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance
  • Identity protection and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional growth and advancement opportunities within Nexstar Media Group

Join Our Team

At Louisiana First News, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our employees, our operations, and the communities we serve throughout South Louisiana. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a respected media organization, we encourage you to apply.

Nexstar Media Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. SCAM ALERT: Please be aware that candidates may be targeted by scammers seeking personal information or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact candidates through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email addresses associated with Nexstar Media Group or station domains. We will never contact candidates using personal email accounts such as Gmail. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or employment offer, please contact corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv.

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