Human Resources Administrator

About the role

Provides effective management of HR activities for a department of 500 including 30+ faculty, teaching staff, administrative and support staff, and postdocs in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE) within the MIT School of Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Counsels and advises faculty and staff on human resources including personnel policy interpretation and administration, performance management, compensation, and employee relations.
• Coaches and assists faculty and staff on issues relating to employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Directs on-boarding and off-boarding processes.
• Manages rewards and recognition programs.
• Manages annual salary review processes and departmental searches.
• Oversees management of visa sponsorship processing in the department.
• Develops and implements ongoing reporting and tracking processes for DMSE management, including standard operating procedures and staff resource guides (e.g., web-based resources).
• Generates and collaborates on creative solutions to complex problems, working effectively with various individuals or groups in diverse situations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of four years of human resources experience.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as current HR principles and practices.
• Demonstrated growth mindset, strong follow-through, and commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Proven supervisory experience with exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative, bring positive energy to the workplace, exercise sound judgment, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MIT SAPgui, Quickbase, Cognos, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Professional certifications such as SPHR or PHR.