WAKA Business HR Manager Full Time

February 17, 2025

Caryn Little,

WAKA/WNCF/WBMM Action 8 News, the Bahakel-owned stations in Montgomery, AL has an opening for a Business / Human Resources Manager. As a Business Manager, you will act as a human resources manager, oversee general business functions and contribute to financial processes. If you are an HR professional with business management expertise and a knack for managing multiple responsibilities, this role is tailored for you. This department head role will work closely with various department heads, corporate partners, and local business partners. A finance background is a plus, as you also collaborate with department heads and the corporate finance team on reporting and budget processes. In-office presence is required. You will report to WAKA’s Vice President & General Manager.

What You’ll Do

General Business Functions

• Collaborate with the regional finance team for monthly financial reporting and annual budgeting
• Provide interpretation of financial results to support and enhance business decision-making
• Assist in forecasting and budgeting to align financial objectives with operational goals
  
  

Accounts Payable & Expenses

• Oversee invoice processing, purchasing card reviews, and travel/entertainment expense approvals
• Maintain local operating contracts and manage sales/use tax reporting
• Support property-related tasks, including real estate tax filings
  
  

Human Resources

• Manage employee relations
• Oversee onboarding, orientation, and seamless integration of new hires
• Administer offboarding and exit processes with professionalism and care
• Manage leave policies, workers’ compensation, and other employee benefits programs
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding benefits, policies, and initiatives
• Maintain and update employee records within ADP, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Lead HR policy implementation and compliance initiatives to support organizational goals
  
  

Payroll

• Review bi-weekly and weekly payroll through ADP, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies
  
  

Asset Management

Fleet Management

Physical inventory

What We Are Looking For

• Expertise in HR practices and payroll administration, with the ability to navigate complex issues
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a multi-faceted role
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively at all levels
• Detail-oriented mindset, with proficiency in analyzing and interpreting financial data
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
  
  

Experience

• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of Business Management / HR experience; Certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP are a plus
• Demonstrated payroll management experience, ideally with ADP or similar systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with systems like ADP, and Wide Orbit is highly desirable
  
  

Please submit your cover letter, résumé, and video link to jobs@waka.com

Human Resources

WAKA-TV

100 Interstate Park Drive

Suite 120

Montgomery, AL 36109

No phone calls, please.

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