Human Resources Administrator 1, SRS

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology seeks an experienced Human Resources Coordinator for the Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE) in Cambridge, MA. You will support HR activities, advise faculty and managers, and coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and policies for 80–100+ scholars, including visa processes and salary-related tasks.

You will maintain HR records, collaborate with the Office of the Vice President for Research, and ensure policy compliance while supporting salary equity

Qualifications

• Moderately complex HR activities experience
• Knowledge of HR policies and personnel records
• Experience with visa processes and payroll is a plus

Responsibilities

• Advise faculty and managers on recruitment, onboarding, and HR policies
• Coordinate visa applications and timelines with International Scholars Office
• Manage academic and non-academic HR transactions and payroll for staff, UROPs, and visiting students

Job description

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR, Research Laboratory of Electronics

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, and 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.