Senior HR Associate

MIT • Cambridge, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior HR Associate will support J-PAL’s mission to efficiently translate research by J-PAL affiliates into actionable poverty alleviation policies around the world. They will work under the supervision of the Associate Director of HR and serve as the HR lead for Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). This role involves coordinating HR activities such as employee relations, rewards and recognition, onboarding, diversity and inclusion, recruitment, performance management, and compensation at J-PAL. J-PAL is a global research center dedicated to reducing poverty and fighting climate change by ensuring policy is informed by scientific evidence. It is anchored by a network of over 500 researchers worldwide and engages in innovative research and partnerships to address global challenges. Founded at MIT in 2003, J-PAL's faculty directors include Nobel laureates Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo, and Ben Olken. The organization has more than 400 staff across various regions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of four years of HR experience in a professional work environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the HR lead for Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL).
• Coordinate HR activities including employee relations, rewards and recognition, onboarding, diversity and inclusion, recruitment, performance management, and compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior