Business Manager

WPTZ-TV, the Hearst owned station in Burlington, VT, has an opening for a Business Manager. As a Business Manager, you will act as a human resources manager, oversee general business functions, including payroll, and contribute to financial processes. If you are an HR professional with payroll expertise and a knack for managing multiple responsibilities, this role is tailored for you. This is a department head role, and you will work closely with various department heads, corporate partners, and regional partners. A finance background is a plus, as you'll also collaborate with our regional finance team on reporting and budget processes. In-office presence is required. You will report to WPTZ-TV’s President & General Manager.

What you’ll do:

• Human Resources
  • Manage employee relations
  • Oversee onboarding, orientation, and seamless integration of new hires
  • Administer offboarding and exit processes with professionalism and care
  • Manage leave policies, workers’ compensation, and other employee benefits programs
  • Serve as a resource for employees regarding benefits, policies, and initiatives
  • Maintain and update employee records within Oracle HCM, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Support performance evaluation processes and provide guidance on best practices.
  • Lead HR policy implementation and compliance initiatives to support organizational goals
• Payroll
  • Review bi-weekly and weekly payroll through ADP, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Reconcile payroll discrepancies
• General Business Functions
  • Collaborate with the regional finance team for monthly financial reporting and annual budgeting
  • Provide interpretation of financial results to support and enhance business decision-making
  • Assist in forecasting and budgeting to align financial objectives with operational goals
• Accounts Payable & Expenses
  • Oversee invoice processing, purchasing card reviews, and travel/entertainment expense approvals
  • Maintain local operating contracts and manage sales/use tax reporting
  • Support property-related tasks, including real estate tax filings
• Asset Management
• Fleet Management
• Fixed asset tagging, tracking and disposal
• Physical inventory

What we are looking for:

• Expertise in HR practices and payroll administration, with the ability to navigate complex issues
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a multi-faceted role
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively at all levels
• Detail-oriented mindset, with proficiency in analyzing and interpreting financial data
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Experience:

• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience
• 5 years of HR experience; certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP are a plus
• Demonstrated payroll management experience, ideally with ADP or similar systems
• Background in accounting or finance is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with systems like Oracle HCM, ADP, and Wide Orbit is highly desirable
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered

Diversity Statement :

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits:

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs