Functional Area: Human Resources
Department: Comp Sci & Artificial Intel Lab HQ
School Area: VP Research
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Non-Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture – and benefits – that just aren’t found together anywhere else. If you’re curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future – then take a look at this opportunity.

HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) REPRESENTATIVE, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), to support a broad range of HR services for a lab comprised of 1000 faculty, staff, postdocs, and students.  Will assist with both graduate and undergraduate appointments and orientation programs; support CSAIL HR team members in a wide variety of areas including, recruiting, on-boarding, recordkeeping, training, and HRIS maintenance; provide administrative support for the team including developing correspondence, coordinating meeting logistics, preparing reports, creating/maintaining employee files, scheduling interviews, conducting mailings, and fielding general HR inquiries; and work on department projects and initiatives as needed.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  three years’ administrative or related office experience, preferably in human resources; discretion and sound judgment with highly sensitive, confidential, and personal information; excellent interpersonal, customer service, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills; proven track record of following through on assignments; self-motivation; attention to detail and quality; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and navigating the internet; and knowledge of or ability to learn HR management systems.  Must be able to earn trust and credibility; collaborate effectively with a variety of people at all levels; take responsibility for own actions and keep team members and employees informed on the status of assignments; serve as a “go-to” HR resource for the team/faculty/students/visitors/employees; adapt to changing work conditions/assignments; prioritize competing work assignments and meet deadlines; work independently in a team-based environment. PREFERRED:  bachelor’s degree in business or human resources management; experience with HRIS, applicant tracking and performance management software; experience in a higher educational setting; ability to analyze and improve or create processes/procedures; and a strong interest in developing as a HR professional.  Job #17978-4

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.