Human Resources Manager

National Bureau of Economic Research; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health Insurance

401(a) retirement plan

Job summary

The National Bureau of Economic Research, located in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Human Resources Manager to serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and staff, guiding the full employee lifecycle while ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Reporting to senior leadership, the role oversees employee relations, performance management, benefits, leave, compliance, recruitment, and HR reporting, with a focus on supporting organizational transformation and aligning HR practices with NBER's mission

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preference for HR, business administration or related field.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive HR experience in generalist/manager role.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with immigration sponsorship processes and visa regulations.
• Experience supporting employee relations, benefits administration, performance management and compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to leadership and employees; manage full employee lifecycle and compliance with employment laws.
• Oversee employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and leave administration.
• Lead recruitment for salaried staff and support faculty supervisors in creating job descriptions.
• Provide coaching to managers on performance, development, and disciplinary matters.
• Manage visa sponsorship processes (H1B, J-1, TN) and compliance with immigration laws.
• Prepare reporting including EEO-1 and compliance filings.
• Maintain HR records and participate in trainings on employment law developments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Immigration knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

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Human Resources Manager

Regular Full-Time Cambridge, MA, US

Salary Range: $102,000.00 To $136,000.00 Annually

About the Role

As Human Resources Manager, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, overseeing the full employee lifecycle while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. You will play a critical role in strengthening the employee experience, supporting organizational transformation, and maintaining HR practices that align with NBER's mission and values.

Reporting to senior leadership and partnering closely with the Director of Research and Grants Management, you will manage a broad range of HR functions including employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, leave administration, compliance, immigration sponsorship, recruitment, and HR reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the President & CEO and the Director of Research and Grants Management to develop, maintain, and communicate HR policies ensuring alignment with state and federal employment law.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and employee experience.
• Manage recruitment and hiring processes for salaried employees, many of whom are recent college graduates, including providing support to faculty supervisors in developing job descriptions.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance management, employee development, and disciplinary matters.
• Manage end-to-end visa sponsorship processes, including H1B, J-1, and TN visas, ensuring compliance with all applicable immigration laws and regulations.
• Perform benefits administration, including managing open enrollment, claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment as required and communicating benefits information to employees.
• Manage performance review processes for corestaff.
• Manage the NBER's in-house flexible spendingaccounts.
• Review and administer employee paid time off requests in accordance with organizational policies.
• Prepare and manage required reporting, including EEO-1 and other compliance-related filings.
• Manage leave administration, including Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other applicable leave programs.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and personnel files in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Attend training and seminars to stay informed of emerging employment law developments, HR best practices and trends.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, with a preference for Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive human resources experience in a generalist or manager role.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with immigration sponsorship processes and knowledge of both employee and student visa regulations.
• Experience supporting employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, and compliance programs.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust with all levels of staff, researchers, and administrative staff at collaborating institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
• Direct experience with ADP is highly preferred.

Salary level will be commensurate with experience. The NBER offers a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, twelve scheduled holidays and two floating holidays annually, Blue Cross Blue Shield health, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long- term disability insurance, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, a comprehensive employee assistance program, and an optional employee funded 403(b) retirement plan. After two years of service, employees participate in a 401(a) retirement plan to which the NBER contributes 20% of pay each year.

Employment with NBER is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The NBER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. The NBER will make reasonable accommodation for any disabled applicant, and will provide assistance to disabled applicants as needed during the application process.