Business & HR Manager

Job ID: 73520

Job Views: 348

Location: Des Moines, IA, United States

Postal Code: 50309

Job Category: Television

Employment Type: Full time

Salary

Posted: 11.23.2025

Job Description

Des Moines’ News Leader, KCCI, the Hearst-owned CBS affiliate, is seeking a Business and Human Resources Manager. This is a key leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on both numbers and people. The position blends finance/accounting responsibilities with human resources management, offering a unique opportunity to make an impact across multiple functions in a fast-paced environment.

You will support our employees and manage core HR activities, while also partnering with our regional finance team on monthly closings, forecasts and annual budget processes. The successful candidate will be highly organized, analytical and an excellent communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across departments as well as thriving in our in-office environment located in downtown Des Moines.

What You’ll Do

• General Business Functions
• Interpret and communicate financial results
• Serve as liaison between the station and regional accounting team on reporting
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting of revenues and operating expenses
• Payroll
• Support bi-weekly and weekly payroll review, processing, and reconciliation through ADP
• Prepare monthly payroll reports from ADP
• Human Resources
• Manage employee relations and provide HR support across the organization
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes
• Administer leave and workers’ compensation programs
• Support employee benefits administration
• Manage employee data through Oracle HCM
• Oversee performance management processes
• Support labor relations under union collective bargaining agreements
• Accounts Payable & Expenses
• Process and approve invoices
• Review and approve purchasing card, travel, and entertainment expenses
• Maintain local operating contracts
• Oversee real estate and sales/use tax reporting
• Asset Management
• Manage fleet operations
• Track, tag, and dispose of fixed assets
• Oversee periodic physical inventory
  

What We’re Looking For

• Strong ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide recommendations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  
  

Experience & Qualifications

• 5 years of accounting/finance experience
• Previous HR experience required; PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SCP certification a plus
• Payroll experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with accounting and HR software applications such as Oracle (HCM & EPBCS), Wide Orbit, and ADP
• Related experience, education, training, or military experience will be considered as well as a combination of education and experience
  
  

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day—stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. Behind the scenes, we are committed to building a team as diverse as the communities we serve. By fostering an inclusive workplace, we create content that is more compassionate and representative of our audience.

Benefits

Hearst offers a modern, flexible benefits program designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Emotional Wellness Support
• LGBTQ Health Services
• Additional benefits tailored to meet your personal and family needs
  
  

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