What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business & Human Resources Manager position at WCVB Channel 5?
Job Description
Boston’s News Leader, WCVB, the Hearst owned ABC affiliate in Boston (Needham), MA, 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’ll partner with our regional finance team on monthly closings and annual budget processes, while also supporting our employees and managing core HR activities. The successful candidate will be highly organized, analytical, and an excellent communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across departments. This is a full-time, in-office position.
What You’ll Do
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:
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
Boston’s News Leader, WCVB, the Hearst owned ABC affiliate in Boston (Needham), MA, 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’ll partner with our regional finance team on monthly closings and annual budget processes, while also supporting our employees and managing core HR activities. The successful candidate will be highly organized, analytical, and an excellent communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across departments. This is a full-time, in-office position.
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
- 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
- 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 education, training, or military experience will be considered
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
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
