Sinclair is looking for a dynamic Human Resources Generalist who will be responsible for direct support and guidance in various functional areas of human resources for multiple Pennsylvania-based TV stations under the general direction of Corporate Human Resources. Positive attitude, effective communication, follow-through, and attention to detail are must-have attributes for this position. Visits to other TV stations, including some occasional overnight travel will be required.
This is a full-time, five-day, in-office position.
We're hard-working, we're award-winning, and we believe in the value of each and every member of our team.
While no day will be exactly the same, you’ll be involved in a variety of HR functions, including but not limited to:
- Provide responsive, professional HR support to employees and managers.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of our people, work, and culture.
- Support talent acquisition activities, including job postings, interview coordination, candidate communications, offer letter preparation, ATS updates, pre-employment steps, and FCC/EEO recruitment recordkeeping.
- Ensure compliance with employment regulations, including FLSA, ADAA, EEO, and applicable state and local employment laws.
- Interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring all required tasks are completed in the appropriate systems.
- Maintain working knowledge of HR systems, including Oracle Cloud HRIS.
- Partner with managers to address employee relations matters, including performance, employee concerns, investigations, and policy interpretation.
- Support benefits administration, including employee education and communication, Open Enrollment, and audits as needed.
- Administer and track leaves of absence, including FMLA, and applicable state and local sick leave requirements; coordinate the reasonable accommodation process.
- Respond to unemployment claims, workers’ compensation claims, and employment verifications.
- Maintain confidential electronic HR records and accurate employee data.
- Support HR compliance, reporting, and audit activities, including required documentation and recordkeeping.
- Assist in planning and coordinating team trainings, morale events, and activities.
- Perform other related duties and HR initiatives as assigned.
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related program of study.
- 3+ years of HR Generalist experience, including experience in recruitment workflows, ATS, and leave administration.
- Broadcast or related media experience is preferred.
- Ability to collaborate with a team while independently managing time, priorities, and projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, TEAMS and Word.
- Previous HRIS experience required, Oracle HRIS or other cloud-based platform experience is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and proactively with employees at all levels in person, by phone, on camera, and in writing.
- Ability to exhibit a high degree of confidentiality and proper judgement under pressure and in sensitive situations.
- Positive attitude and strong commitment to executing job responsibilities.
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
- 3+ years of HR Generalist experience, including recruitment workflows, ATS use, and leave administration.
- Previous HRIS experience (experience with Oracle HRIS preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (in person, phone, on camera, and in writing).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise proper judgment in sensitive situations.
- Ability to collaborate with a team while independently managing time, priorities, and projects.
- Broadcast or related media experience.
- Positive attitude and strong commitment to executing job responsibilities.
What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
