Global HR Partner: Onboarding, Recruitment & People Ops

Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MIT benefits

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Generous vacation policy

Hybrid work (2 days from home)

Job summary

The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) seeks a Senior HR Associate based at MIT in Cambridge, MA. You will coordinate HR activities across staff relations, rewards, onboarding, diversity, recruitment, performance management and compensation.

This role requires at least 4 years of HR experience, strong communication, and a commitment to confidentiality within a global nonprofit context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 4 years of HR experience.
• Strong writing, copyediting, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with care.

Responsibilities

• Advises staff on HR issues and policies; escalates to leadership as needed.
• Manages recruitment processes: posting, screening, scheduling, offers, and onboarding.
• Oversees onboarding with MIT coordination and maintains Salesforce records.
• Supports performance reviews, off-boarding, and annual training cycles.
• Supports staff engagement and recognition programs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) seeks a Senior HR Associate based at MIT in Cambridge, MA. You will coordinate HR activities across staff relations, rewards, onboarding, diversity, recruitment, performance management and compensation.

This role requires at least 4 years of HR experience, strong communication, and a commitment to confidentiality within a global nonprofit context.