Vice President, Employee Engagement

Key Responsibilities

• Build and implement a multi-year roadmap for HRIS, Benefits, and Payroll that supports Nexstar’s growth, digital modernization, and commitment to the employee experience
• Partner with senior leaders across HR, Technology, Finance, and Broadcast/Network Operations to align people-facing programs with enterprise priorities
• Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making, identify trends, and drive strategic improvements
• Establish strong governance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and scalability across employee data and processes
• Serve as a visible and trusted leader, engaging directly with employees and responding to emerging needs with empathy and agility
• Work to enhance communication, transparency, and service delivery
• Drive optimization projects that increase automation, efficiency, and self-service capability
• Ensure data accuracy, compliance, and reporting readiness
• Lead the design, administration, and evaluation of comprehensive benefit offerings (health, wellness, retirement, and more)
• Monitor market trends to ensure competitive, cost-effective programs aligned with employee needs
• Ensure regulatory compliance and effective vendor partnerships
• Oversee multi-state payroll operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, timeliness, and operational excellence
• Collaborate with Finance and Legal to maintain strong controls, risk mitigation, and audit readiness
• Lead payroll transformation initiatives focused on accuracy, service quality, and employee support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience with direct oversight of HRIS, Benefits, Payroll, or related functions, for large organizations, preferably with Workday experience
• Experience with collective bargaining units a plus
• Proven ability to lead large-scale initiatives and operational transformations
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at all levels of a large, complex organization
• Experience in media, broadcasting, technology, or similarly fast-paced, decentralized environments a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or professional certifications (SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, CPP) strongly preferred
• Think several steps ahead, anticipating business needs and employee expectations
• Champions digital transformation, embracing new ideas, tools, and approaches
• Delivers flawless execution in complex environments
• Use data, metrics, and analytics to guide decisions and improve processes
• Create a culture of continuous improvement and ownership
• Lead transformational initiatives with clarity and communication
• Communicate with transparency, clarity, and purpose
• Build trust with employees at all levels, including front-line teams and senior executives
• See the employee experience holistically - balancing empathy with business needs
• Ensure systems and processes reflect simplicity, clarity, and accessibility

About the Role

This leader will oversee HRIS, benefits, and payroll, shaping how our employees interact with the company from onboarding to every step of their career journey. The Vice President of Employee Engagement will design and execute a comprehensive strategy that elevates the employee experience and strengthens Nexstar’s connection with its people.

Pay

Nexstar Media Group offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The Vice President of Employee Engagement is based on-site at Nexstar’s Irving, Texas headquarters.

Benefits

Nexstar Media Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, wellness, retirement, and more. Details can be found on our website.

Contact

To apply, please visit nexstar.tv.