Human Resources Business Partner
About The Position
The Human Resources Business Partner provides HR generalist consultation and operational support to administrative units and research-related organizations across the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR). The role advises managers and employees on HR policies, employee relations, compensation, performance management, and workplace matters, and partners with MIT Human Resources on position classifications, salary recommendations, and other personnel matters. The position manages HR transactions and supports recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, performance management, salary reviews, workforce planning, and assigned HR programs and projects. It works collaboratively with OVPR leadership, managers, employees, and central administrative partners to ensure consistent application of MIT policies and practices, and contributes to process improvement, employee development, and organizational change initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- A minimum of four years of related HR experience.
- Strong knowledge of HR policies, practices, and processes.
- Excellent interpersonal, consultation, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in higher education, research, or a complex organizational environment.
- Experience managing HR programs or projects.
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
Responsibilities
- Advise managers and employees on HR policies, employee relations, compensation, performance management, and workplace matters.
- Partner with MIT Human Resources on position classifications, salary recommendations, and other personnel matters.
- Manage HR transactions related to hiring, promotions, transfers, leaves, and salary changes.
- Support annual performance management and salary review processes.
- Coordinate full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding activities.
- Collaborate with managers and leadership on staffing needs, workforce planning, and organizational priorities.
- Monitor and analyze workforce data to support decision-making.
- Manage assigned HR programs and projects, including employee recognition and engagement initiatives.
- Contribute to process improvements, employee development, and organizational change initiatives.
- Work with OVPR leadership, managers, employees, and central administrative partners to ensure consistent application of MIT policies and practices.
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Job Type
Full-time
