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HR/Payroll Representative
  • Job Number: 25698
  • Functional Area: Finance/Accounting
  • Department: Office of the Vice President for Finance
  • School Area: VP for Finance
  • Pay Range Minimum: $24.28
  • Pay Range Maximum: $32.90
  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Non-Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:
  • Pay Grade: 5


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.

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