Human Resources Coordinator

Job Description

WGME-TV, CBS13 is looking for an experienced HR Coordinator who will be responsible for direct support and guidance in various functional areas of human resources and payroll, supporting approximately 100 employees under the general direction of the Corporate Regional HR Manager. Positive attitude, effective communication, follow-through, and attention to detail are must-have attributes for this position.

We're hard-working, we're award-winning, and we believe in the value of each and every member of our team. While no day will be exactly the same, you'll be involved in a variety of HR functions, including but not limited to:
• Collaborate in a team-based environment; providing excellent, friendly and responsive customer service to employees and leadership.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our people, our work and our culture.
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations, including FMLA, FLSA, ADAA, and EEO.
• Support the recruitment process, i.e., post jobs in ATS, prepare offer letters and pre-employment paperwork, conduct background checks, etc. Ensure compliance with FCC/EEO regulations in all aspects of recruitment and hiring.
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding processes, present information and materials, and ensure all onboarding/exiting tasks are complete within the appropriate systems.
• Assist with employee relations matters. Investigate complaints.
• Administer leaves of absence according to company policy, and state and local laws, including FMLA.
• Maintain a working knowledge of our cloud based HRIS (Oracle) and provide guidance to managers and employees including, but not limited to the following HRIS modules: self-service, HCM, recruiting, onboarding, time and attendance, performance, and compensation.
• Support the benefits administration process by maintaining working knowledge of company's benefit plans, assist in the Open Enrollment process including employee education and communication, and audit as needed.
• Respond to unemployment claims, workers compensation claims, and employment verifications.
• Prepare and review of a centralized bi-weekly payroll process for hourly and salaried, union and non-union staff.
• Assist leadership with routine reporting, such as OT, contract dates, etc.
• Interpret and apply company policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreement terms.
• Maintain confidential, electronic HR records for all employees.
• Assist in planning and coordinating team trainings, morale events, and activities.
• Perform other related duties and HR initiative as required and assigned.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of HR Generalist level experience
• Labor relations experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with a HRIS, preferably cloud-based
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel is expected
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to exhibit a high degree of confidentiality and proper judgement under pressure and in sensitive situations
• A positive attitude and high level of commitment to execution of job duties
• Organizational and time management skills with expert attention to detail
• Independent judgment to plan, organize, and prioritize workload
• Professional experience in television broadcasting a plus

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxez91-3-16-69-143-42 in your application.