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
Fleet Management
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
Desire to be in our community and with our colleagues to make Birmingham Better.
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
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.