Human Resources Administrator 1, SRS

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

Human Resources Administrator 1, SRS
Job Number: 26063
Functional Area: Human Resources
Department: Research Laboratory of Electronics HQ
School Area: VP Research
Pay Range Minimum: $65,200
Pay Range Maximum: $80,050
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Schedule:
Pay Grade: 6

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.