Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 4 months ago
Human Resources Administrator 1, SRS
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expMassachusetts Institute of Technology is a leading research institution, and they are seeking a Human Resources Administrator 1 to support their Research Laboratory of Electronics. This role involves executing HR activities, advising on recruitment and employee relations, managing HR transactions, and ensuring compliance with MIT policies.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Supports a dynamic interdisciplinary research lab with over $70M in annual expenditures
Providing responsive and knowledgeable execution of moderately complex HR activities
Advises faculty and managers on recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR policies, and personnel records
Manages academic and non-academic HR transactions
Coordinates visa processes
Supports salary equity reviews and special projects
Manages postdoctoral appointments and offboarding for 80–100+ scholars, including reappointments, promotions, and visa coordination (F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN)
Advises faculty on salary equity, mentoring plans, and annual reviews
Liaise with the Office of the Vice President for Research
Coordinates visa applications and timelines with the International Scholars Office
Supports faculty and staff on HR matters, including employee relations and policy interpretation
Assists with recruitment, onboarding, and RLE welcome events
Ensure compliance with MIT policies
Develops and analyze HR reports using Cognos for strategic planning
Maintains HR records and databases
Track appointments and visa expirations
Processes non-academic hires and changes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Manages weekly payroll for staff, UROPs, and visiting students
Oversee Research Assistant appointments and may participate in committees and special projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
a minimum of two years of HR experience
strong communication skills
strong organizational skills
strong interpersonal skills
ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with discretion and judgment
Preferred
MIT experience
Company
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a research university that conducts research and offers educational courses.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-08-15Grant
2021-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2020-01-30Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Carlos Botelho de Paula Filho
Chief Technology Officer at Center for Collective Intelligence (CCI)
Gaspare LoDuca
Vice President for Information Systems & Technology and CIO
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