Human Resources Business Partner

Sinclair Broadcast Group•San Antonio, TX

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Business Partner serves as a strategic and operational partner to leadership, supporting employees across our media operations - television stations, sales operations, newsrooms, engineering, media production and corporate functions. This role focuses on day-to-day workforce needs while contributing to broader people strategies that support operational excellence, employee engagement, and organizational performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist role.
Experience handling employee relations issues in a fast-paced, operational environment.
Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting media, broadcast, production, or other operational workforces.
Experience across key HR functions, including benefits, recruitment, leave administration, compensation, training, and other related areas.
Experience supporting leaders across multiple locations.
Practical HR judgment and decision-making.
Ability to balance consistency with operational realities.
Strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
Comfort operating in a deadline-driven environment.
Attention to detail and follow-through.

Responsibilities

Partner with operational leaders to support day-to-day people management, to deliver practical, compliant, and effective HR solutions.
Provide practical HR guidance tailored to the unique demands of broadcast and media operations, including 24/7 operations, tight deadlines, and distributed teams.
Build strong working relationships with managers to improve leadership capability and employee experience.
Manage routine to moderately complex employee relations matters, including performance issues, attendance concerns, investigations, and corrective action.
Advise leaders on appropriate responses to employee concerns, ensuring consistency and fairness.
Escalate higher risk matters appropriately and partner with senior HR leadership as needed.
Support unionized and/or contract-based environments by assisting leaders with contract interpretation and adherence to established agreements, where applicable.
Ensure compliance with HR procedures, company policies and employment laws.
Support accurate documentation and record-keeping related to employee actions and investigations.
Coach managers on performance management, feedback, and employee development.
Support annual performance processes and ongoing talent conversations.
Assist with workforce changes such as reorganizations and role changes.
Partner with HR centers of excellence and other members of the corporate HR team to provide support on HR programs and initiatives at the operational level.
Support change management efforts related to new systems, processes, or organizational shifts.
Participate in HR projects that improve efficiency, consistency, and employee experience.
Use workforce data to identify trends or issues and inform decision-making.
Translate data into practical insights and recommendations for leaders.