HR Coordinator for Research Lab — Postdocs & Visas

IMDiversity Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT’s Research Laboratory of Electronics HQ seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to support HR activities for 80–100+ scholars, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and visa coordination. The role advises on salary equity, HR policies, and records, collaborating with faculty and managers to ensure policy compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating visa applications (F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN), managing postdoctoral appointments and offboarding, and supporting salary equity reviews and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of HR experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with HR transactions, payroll, and visa processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise faculty and managers on recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR policies, and personnel records.
• Coordinate visa processes and timelines (F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN) and salary equity reviews.
• Manage postdoctoral appointments and offboarding for 80–100+ scholars, including reappointments and promotions.
• Develop and analyze HR reports for strategic planning and ensure compliance with MIT policies.
• Maintain HR records and databases and oversee weekly payroll for staff and visiting researchers.
• Support salary equity reviews and special HR projects as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

HR experience

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Cognos

Job description

MIT’s Research Laboratory of Electronics HQ seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to support HR activities for 80–100+ scholars, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and visa coordination. The role advises on salary equity, HR policies, and records, collaborating with faculty and managers to ensure policy compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating visa applications (F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN), managing postdoctoral appointments and offboarding, and supporting salary equity reviews and