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Senior HR Associate

Senior Associate

2026-05-10

Location

Cambridge, MA

Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) at MIT

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
4+ years HR experience
Professional work environment

Research Areas

Poverty alleviation
Policy research
Scientific evidence-based policy
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Senior HR Associate

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE

Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), to 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 Associate Director of HR and serve as the HR lead for Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), for 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 working to reduce poverty and fight climate change by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. Anchored by a network of more than 500 top researchers at universities around the world, J-PAL conducts innovative research and builds powerful partnerships to solve the world’s greatest challenges. J-PAL was launched at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2003 and its faculty directors are Nobel laureates and MIT professors Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo, and Ben Olken. It has over 400 research, policy, training, and operations staff across Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East, North America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

A full job description is available here.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; and a minimum of four years of HR experience in a professional work environment.

This position is based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA.

Please note that a cover letter is required and must be submitted via the MIT Portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the key qualifications for the Senior HR Associate role at J-PAL?

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of HR experience in a professional work environment. Focus on skills in employee relations, onboarding, recruitment, performance management, and compensation. Explore more HR jobs in higher education via our HR Jobs page.

💼What does the Senior HR Associate do at J-PAL MIT?

You will serve as the HR lead coordinating employee relations, rewards and recognition, onboarding, diversity and inclusion, recruitment, performance management, and compensation under the Associate Director of HR. J-PAL focuses on poverty alleviation policies informed by research. Check Higher Ed Jobs for similar roles.

📍Where is the Senior HR Associate position located, and is it remote?

The role is based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA. No remote option mentioned; it's an on-site position. View other opportunities in Cambridge jobs or University Jobs.

📝How do I apply for the J-PAL Senior HR Associate job?

Submit via the MIT Portal; a cover letter is required. Full details in the job description document. Deadline is May 10, 2026. Use our free cover letter template for assistance.

🔬What is J-PAL, and why work there as an HR professional?

J-PAL is a global research center at MIT reducing poverty and fighting climate change through evidence-based policy, led by Nobel laureates. With 400+ staff worldwide, it's ideal for HR professionals in research settings. Learn more at J-PAL website or our Research Jobs section.

💰Is there salary information or visa sponsorship for this HR role?

No salary info provided. Visa sponsorship not mentioned. Contact J-PAL for details. Reference average professor salaries or university salaries for benchmarks in Cambridge, MA.
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