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Who We Are

KSL is Utah’s leading local news source across digital and broadcast platforms, delivering trusted, award‑winning journalism through KSL.com and KSL‑TV. We provide in‑depth local reporting, investigative journalism, and up‑to‑the‑minute coverage that serves communities across the state. Committed to being a trusted voice of light and knowledge, KSL helps Utahns stay informed, connected, and engaged with the issues that matter most.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The HR Business Partner supports the people who bring KSL’s mission to life. Working with employees, managers, and the broader HR team, you will provide practical guidance on employee relations, performance management, employee development, and day-to-day HR needs across our multiplatform media operation. 

Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion.  

• This position is a majority onsite role that requires the employee to work at our Salt Lake City site. Specific schedule will be determined based on business needs and evaluated by manager and senior management.  

What You Will Do: 

Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to:  

• Build strong working relationships with employees and leaders across KSL’s business units. 

• Learn departmental priorities and recommend people practices that support business needs and the employee experience. 

• Serve as an approachable, responsive resource for employee questions and workplace concerns. 

• Support performance review processes, onboarding, engagement initiatives, retention efforts, and organizational changes. 

• Review workforce metrics such as turnover, retention, engagement, and employee relations trends. 

• Use data alongside employee feedback and business context to recommend practical improvements. 

• Help managers communicate expectations, deliver constructive feedback, and support employee development. 

• Partner with recruiting, benefits, payroll, and other HR colleagues to provide coordinated employee support. 

• Assess employee relations issues, gather relevant information, and recommend timely, fair, and consistent responses. 

• Proactively support a workplace free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, including at offsite business activities and company-sponsored events. 

• Actively support company EEO policies across recruitment, selection, evaluation, compensation, training, promotion, and termination. 

• Support applicable employment-law requirements and broadcast-related EEO processes, including FCC EEO compliance, in partnership with HR leadership. 

• Maintain accurate HR records and employee relations documentation. 

• Handle sensitive employee and business information responsibly and otherwise conduct yourself in compliance with company policy and professional standards. 

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For: 

• 1-2 years of experience in an HR Business Partner role 

• Hands-on employee relations experience, demonstrating sound judgment in gathering information and making recommendations.  

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills through active listening, clear guidance, and dependable follow-through 

• Ability to understand and apply HR data and analytics in practical ways 

• Proficiency with Excel or comparable spreadsheet tools and experience using an HR information system. 

• Foundational knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, and workplace policies. 

• Strong judgment, attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. 

• Ability to work independently within your experience level while seeking guidance and escalating matters appropriately. 

• Ability to work onsite in Salt Lake City for the majority of the workweek. 

Physical Demands

- Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively.

- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate computer keys and general office equipment. Ability to work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.

- Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

- Lift, move, and carry up to 25 pounds on occasion.

Compensation

Salary rate to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to evaluation of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with market data.

What We Offer You: Check Out Our KSL Benefits!

Employees at KSL can enjoy a broad offering of benefits, including:

• Robust, affordable medical, dental and vision coverage with no wait period for enrollment

• Paid leave for new parents under our Medical Maternity and Parental Leave policies

• Opportunities to apply for tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave in addition to paid company holidays

• 401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one

• Paid time off for volunteering

• Employer-funded retirement account, fully vested from day one

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services

• Access to an entire team of free financial planners

• Matches on contributions to charitable organizations after one year of service

• Continuous growth and development opportunities

• Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration

KSL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.