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Human Resources Administrator 1, SRS

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MAFull-time$65–80K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$65–80K/yr
Location
Cambridge, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Human Resources Coordinator supports MIT's Research Laboratory of Electronics by executing moderately complex HR activities, advising faculty and managers on recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and policy matters, while managing academic and non‑academic transactions, visa processes, salary equity reviews, payroll, and HR reporting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CognosHR PoliciesRecruitmentEmployee RelationsSalary Equity AnalysisVisa CoordinationPayroll ManagementCommunicationOrganizationalInterpersonalDiscretionJudgmentMulti‑Tasking

Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeTwo Years HR ExperienceMIT Experience

Full 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

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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

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