Business Manager

WVTM, the Hearst-owned NBC station in Birmingham, AL, has an opening for a Business Manager. This role is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to have responsibility for many functions within a fast-paced business. If you are an analytical numbers person but also have an interest in supporting people, this is a great opportunity for you. This position is a unique blend of Human Resources and finance/accounting activities. You will also work collaboratively with a strong regional support team for HR/Payroll as well as on the monthly financial closing and the annual budget process. If you enjoy interactions and teambuilding along with engaging in our community to make it better, then you belong atop Red Mountain with WVTM 13. The ideal candidate must possess excellent and positive communications skills, organization skills, and have a good grasp of financial elements. *In-office presence is required

What you’ll do

Human Resources

• Employee relations
• Onboarding/offboarding
• Leave and workers compensation management
• Benefit related assistance
• Employee data management through Oracle HCM
• Performance management

Payroll

• Bi-weekly and weekly payroll review/processing/reconciliation through ADP
• Prepare monthly reports from ADP

General Business Functions

• Interpretation and communication of financial results
• Liaison between station and regional accounting group on financial reporting
• Forecasting and budgeting of station revenues and operating expenses

Accounts Payable & Expenses

• Invoice processing and approval
• Purchasing card & travel and entertainment report review/approval
• Local operating contract maintenance
• Sales/Use Tax reporting

What we are looking for

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly detail oriented and organized
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines and prioritize multiple responsibilities accordingly
• Ability to interpret and analyze various levels of financial data and provide guidance and recommendations
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish directives

Experience

• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience
• 3+ years HR experience. PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SCP
• Payroll experience a plus
• Previous accounting/finance experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point
• Experience in HR and Accounting software applications including Oracle (HCM & EPBCS) and ADP

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to 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 family's needs

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.