Human Resources / Business Administrator
KXRM-TV FOX21 | Colorado Springs, Colorado – Nexstar Media Group
Build Your Career at the Foot of the Rockies
At KXRM FOX21, we believe a rewarding career should be matched by an exceptional quality of life. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Human Resources / Business Administrator to join our leadership team in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado.
This key role oversees a wide range of human resources, administrative, and business operations functions that support our television stations and employees. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, trustworthy, and highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values confidentiality, and enjoys helping teams succeed.
Located at the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs offers stunning mountain views, more than 300 days of sunshine each year, and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, making it one of the most desirable places in the country to live and work.
This position reports directly to the Vice President/General Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain employee personnel and HR records.
- Administer employee onboarding, orientation, benefits, leave programs, employment verifications, and payroll processes.
- Ensure compliance with EEO requirements and reporting.
- Coordinate quarterly and annual FCC reporting.
- Manage workers' compensation and vehicle insurance claims.
- Prepare and submit operational and financial reports, including corporate credit card reporting.
- Process and oversee all accounts payable functions.
- Serve as a liaison between station leadership and corporate departments.
- Manage employee and vendor contracts.
- Oversee station fleet operations and fuel card administration.
- Organize employee meetings, events, and engagement activities.
- Purchase and maintain office and station supplies.
- Participate in weekly leadership meetings and contribute to operational planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Three to five years of experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field preferred.
- Previous media industry experience is a plus.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
- Approachable, professional, and service-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
- Proactive problem solver with sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to analyze situations, gather information, and develop practical solutions.
- Comfortable providing guidance, coaching, and direction when needed.
- High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Starting at $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Benefits Include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and wellness benefits
- Life insurance and AD&D coverage
- Disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance
- Identity protection and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional growth and career development opportunities within Nexstar Media Group
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while living in one of America's most vibrant and scenic communities, we'd love to hear from you.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Three to five years of experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Office Management, or related field
- Experience maintaining employee personnel and HR records, onboarding, benefits administration, leave programs, and payroll processes
- Experience with accounts payable and corporate credit card reporting
- Ability to ensure compliance with EEO requirements and FCC reporting
- Manage workers' compensation and insurance claims
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
- Proactive problem solver with sound judgment and decision-making abilities
- Ability to provide guidance, coaching, and direction
- Previous media industry experience
- High level of integrity and discretion handling sensitive information
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
