Human Resources Administrator , SRS

Overview

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR 1, SRS, 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; liaises 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; ensures compliance with MIT policies; develops and analyzes HR reports using Cognos for strategic planning; maintains HR records and databases; tracks appointments and visa expirations; processes non-academic hires and changes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness; manages weekly payroll for staff, UROPs, and visiting students; oversees Research Assistant appointments and may participate in committees and special projects.

• Advise faculty and managers on recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR policies, and personnel records.
• Manage academic and non-academic HR transactions, coordinate visa processes, and support salary equity reviews and special projects.
• Manage postdoctoral appointments and offboarding for 80–100+ scholars, including reappointments, promotions, and visa coordination (F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN).
• Advise on salary equity, mentoring plans, and annual reviews; liaise with the Office of the Vice President for Research.
• Coordinate visa applications and timelines with the International Scholars Office; support HR matters for faculty and staff, including employee relations and policy interpretation.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and RLE welcome events; ensure compliance with MIT policies.
• Develop and analyze HR reports using Cognos for strategic planning; maintain HR records and databases; track appointments and visa expirations.
• Process non-academic hires and changes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness; manage weekly payroll for staff, UROPs, and visiting students; oversee Research Assistant appointments and participate in committees and special projects as needed.

• REQUIRED: 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 with discretion and judgment.
• PREFERRED: MIT experience.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Human Resources
• Industries:
  Higher Education