Compensation Specialist

Job Description

HTV Charlotte has an opening for a Compensation Specialist. This position reports to and supports the Compensation Manager in a staff capacity by managing all aspects of payroll processing. The ideal candidate must possess excellent and positive communications skills and interact well with others. Trustworthiness is a key trait as this individual will be exposed to highly confidential information.

Based at our state-of-the-art Hub in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, NC, this position supports Hearst Television's corporate teams as well as 32 stations across the country. Great Location! Great Company! Great Job! Are you looking to join one of the nation's most diversified media, information, and technology companies? One that offers a continuous learning environment, opportunities for advancement, and exceptional benefits? Then industry leader Hearst Television may be your perfect fit.

Essential Functions:

For corporate payroll:
• Handles payroll on a regular basis and readies payroll reports
• Bi-weekly payroll review/processing/reconciliation through ADP
• Confirms timesheets are accurately submitted
• Replies to employee questions and resolves payroll issues that arise
• Handles unemployment paperwork for former employees
• Ensures vacation and sick time balances are accurate and updated in a timely manner
• Processes termination checks as necessary
• Updates monthly payroll forecasting
• May assist with monthly payroll variance reporting
• Assists with preparing annual salary budgets for corporate units

Station Support:
• Answers unit payroll questions
• Reviews leave of absence requests and provides guidance
• Processes various centralized payment requests

Additional support:
• Prepares or assists with various reports required to report headcount, overtime, and salary comparisons
• May assist with monthly processing of centralized commissions
Other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:
• Eagerness to take on a new challenge and learn evolving areas of payroll/compensation
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the position
• Be a strong team player, take initiative, and be an enthusiastic go-to person
• Ability to work in a fast paced, quick deadline environment
• Excellent analytical and communication skills required
• Proficient in Excel
• Experience with eTime, Globalview and Oracle WorkForce is helpful

Education and Experience:
• Degree in Business related field preferred
• Payroll experience
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwoe6j-3-139-85-192-42 in your application.