WDAF-TV/Fox4 in Kansas City is seeking a highly organized and discreet Human Resources Business Administrator to join our team. This role is a vital, trusted partner, acting as a liaison between station leadership, corporate teams, and our valued employees. Reporting directly to the Vice President & General Manager (VP/GM), you'll be instrumental in managing critical HR functions and overall business operations.

As the Human Resources Business Administrator, you will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including:

Human Resources & Employee Relations:

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel and HR files.
• Administer all aspects of employment processes, including benefits, onboarding/orientation, leave management, and payroll.
• Ensure EEO compliance and prepare relevant reports.
• Manage worker's compensation and auto insurance claims.
• Assist management with effective and consistent performance management.
• Foster effective employee communication across the station.
• Organize and direct station employee events.
• Employee and Labor Relations:
  • Respond to union information requests.
  • Provide assistance and advice to managers and supervisors on contract interpretation and administration (union contracts and personnel policies).
  • Participate in Collective Bargaining Agreement meetings.
  • Manage compliance and grievance processing for both represented and non-represented staff.
  • Represent management in employee disputes and grievance proceedings.
  • Mediate and negotiate resolution of complaints with employee representatives.

Business Administration & Operations:

• Plan, direct, coordinate, or liaise with various administrative services.
• Manage records and information systems.
• Handle all aspects of reports and accounts payable.
• Distribute monthly financial reports.
• Liaise effectively with Senior Leadership and Corporate staff.
• Manage all employee, vendor, and trade contracts.
• Oversee the station fleet and employee gas cards.
• Attend and contribute to weekly department head meetings.
• Manage facilities planning and maintenance.
• Purchase and stock station supplies.
• Assist in the planning, forecasting, administering, and controlling of budgets.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the VP/GM.