What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR/Payroll Representative position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Posting Description
HR/PAYROLL REPRESENTATIVE, Office of the Vice President for Finance , to process, audit, and service all HR and Payroll-related transactions for MIT Faculty, Staff, and Students; will review, research, and communicate complex payroll issues effectively to affected parties; to identify and recommend opportunities for improvements in systems and processes; will provide excellent customer service to the MIT Community and external customers and build productive working relationships.
Job Description
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Job Requirements
REQUIRED : High school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of three years of experience in payroll, finance, and/or HR; ability to understand payroll concepts; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with video conferencing and collaboration tools; excellent communication skills; ability to successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines; strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of work, balance competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion; strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; ability to meet performance metrics assigned for the unit. PREFERRED : Bachelor's degree; experience with Cognos, SAP, or Brio query tools; MIT experience.
5/11/2026
HR/PAYROLL REPRESENTATIVE, Office of the Vice President for Finance , to process, audit, and service all HR and Payroll-related transactions for MIT Faculty, Staff, and Students; will review, research, and communicate complex payroll issues effectively to affected parties; to identify and recommend opportunities for improvements in systems and processes; will provide excellent customer service to the MIT Community and external customers and build productive working relationships.
Job Description
A full job description can be viewed here .
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : High school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of three years of experience in payroll, finance, and/or HR; ability to understand payroll concepts; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with video conferencing and collaboration tools; excellent communication skills; ability to successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines; strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of work, balance competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion; strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; ability to meet performance metrics assigned for the unit. PREFERRED : Bachelor's degree; experience with Cognos, SAP, or Brio query tools; MIT experience.
5/11/2026