Human Resources Coordinator

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, 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.
• 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 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sinclair

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.