Human Resources Business Administrator

About the role

NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) in East Syracuse, New York, is looking for a highly organized and discreet Human Resources Business Administrator to join our team. This role is a unique blend of finance/accounting and human resources, perfect for an analytical individual who also enjoys supporting people. You'll serve as a vital, trusted liaison between station leadership, corporate teams, and our valued employees. Reporting directly to the Vice President & General Manager (VP/GM), you'll be instrumental in managing critical HR functions and overall business operations. You'll also collaborate closely with our regional finance team on monthly financial closings and the annual budget process.

Responsibilities

• Business Administration & Operations: Manage administrative services, records, and information systems; handle accounts payable, including invoice coding and processing via DocLink; distribute and interpret monthly financial reports; liaise with Senior Leadership, Corporate staff, and the regional accounting group on financial reporting; manage employee, vendor, and trade contracts; oversee the station fleet and employee gas cards; contribute to weekly department head meetings; assist with budget planning, forecasting, and control; perform bi-weekly payroll review, processing, and reconciliation for five markets - Syracuse, Watertown, Buffalo, Binghamton, and Elmira; review/approve monthly purchase card reports.
• Human Resources & Employee Relations: Maintain confidential HR and employee files; administer employment processes (benefits, onboarding/offboarding, leave, payroll); ensure EEO compliance and prepare reports; manage workers' compensation and auto insurance claims; assist with performance management and foster employee communication; organize employee events.
• Employee and Labor Relations: Respond to union information requests; advise managers on contract interpretation and administration; participate in Collective Bargaining Agreement meetings; manage compliance and grievance processing for all staff; represent management in employee disputes and mediate resolutions.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree preferred, plus 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Office Management. Payroll experience is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret financial data and provide recommendations.
• Independence: Capable of operating independently with minimal daily direction.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Workday and DocLink is a plus.
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional interpersonal savvy, building rapport with diplomacy and tact. High level of confidentiality is crucial. Approachable and a good listener.
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Action-oriented, uses logic to solve problems, and makes sound decisions based on analysis and judgment.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent planning and organizational abilities; prioritizes effectively and manages time efficiently.
• Leadership & Coaching: Confident and assertive in providing guidance and direction.

WSYR-TV/NewsChannel 9 is situated in East Syracuse, New York, just a short distance from Downtown Syracuse and Syracuse University. For those unfamiliar with the Central New