HR Business Administrator

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Portland, OR

13d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

KOIN 6 TV/Portland’s CW, a Nexstar Media Inc. owned CBS and CW duopoly in Portland, Oregon is seeking a highly organized and discreet Human Resources/Business Administrator. This role is a unique blend of finance, accounting, and human resources administration, serving as a trusted partner to station leadership, corporate teams, and employees. Reporting directly to the Vice President & General Manager, this position plays a critical role in supporting payroll, accounts payable, and HR operations while ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and a positive employee experience in a fast-paced newsroom environment. This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic setting, enjoys cross-functional work, and brings both attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Human Resources Operations: Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, orientation, benefits administration, and leave of absence tracking
Maintain employee personnel records in compliance with federal, state, and company requirements
Partner with regional HR to support employee relations, policy interpretation, and HR initiatives
Assist with regulatory reporting, including EEO compliance requirements
Manage workers’ compensation and auto insurance claims
Finance & Payroll: Process payroll and support payroll-related inquiries
Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice coding and processing via DocLink
Support monthly financial close in partnership with regional finance teams
Prepare and distribute monthly financial and operational reports
Track corporate credit card activity and submit required reports
Office & Administrative Operations: Oversee office operations, including supply management, vendor coordination, and facility-related needs
Organize and support employee engagement activities and station events
Manage vendor and service contracts
Oversee fleet gas card program
Supervise administrative support staff, including performance guidance and workflow prioritization
Compliance & Labor Relations: Support union-related processes, including meeting coordination, note-taking, and documentation preparation
Assist with information requests and reporting related to collective bargaining agreements
Support FCC reporting and public file requirements
3–5 years of experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or Office Management
Strong working knowledge of HR processes, payroll, and accounts payable
High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust across all levels

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
Experience working in a unionized environment
Familiarity with Workday, DocLink, or similar systems
Experience supporting financial reporting or budget tracking

Responsibilities

Maintain employee personnel/HR files
Administer employment processes: benefits, onboarding/orientation, leave benefits, employee verifications and management of payroll
Maintain EEO compliance reports
Manage worker’s comp and auto insurance claims
Prepare and submit monthly operational reports such as station corporate credit card
Distribute monthly financial reports
Handle all aspects of accounts payable
Liaise with Sr. Leadership, Corporate staff
Organize and direct station employee events
Manage all employee/vendor/trade contracts
Oversee station fleet and employee gas cards
Attend/contribute to weekly department head meetings
Buy/stock station supplies
Other duties as assigned