Human Resources Administrator 1, SRS

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Research Laboratory of Electronics seeks an HR Coordinator to manage a broad range of HR activities for 80-100+ scholars and staff.

You will handle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll for staff and postdocs, salary equity reviews, and visa coordination (F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN) while ensuring compliance with MIT policies. This role supports faculty and administrators in policy interpretation and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of HR experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with discretion and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Advises faculty and managers on recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR policies, and personnel records.
• Coordinates visa processes and salary equity reviews for staff, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting researchers.
• Manages HR transactions, payroll processing for staff and scholars, and maintains HR records and databases.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Posting 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.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED : Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of HR experience; strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with discretion and judgment. PREFERRED : MIT experience.

9/17/2026