Irina Singh

Irina Singh, Human Resources Administrator for the Department of Biological Engineering (BE), has been nominated for a Staff Profile by her colleagues for her expert handling of a logistically complicated employee transfer between MIT departments. Irina's hard work meant that this employee could be transferred to their new department while maintaining their vacation/sick accruals and other benefits without having to set them all up again. As her nominator explained, "She and I communicated often and Irina went above and beyond to make sure the employee had a smooth transition. She is a true and caring Human Resources professional!"

Name:
Irina Singh

Job Title:
Human Resources Administrator

Department, Lab, or Center:
Department of Biological Engineering (BE)

How long have you worked at MIT: 
Close to 8 years.

Describe your role and responsibilities at MIT:
Administration of the HR activities in the department. Advising faculty and staff on HR matters, policies, and procedures.

What is your favorite part of your job:
The people! BE has amazing staff, faculty, postdocs, scientists, and students. In terms of the actual duties, I love working on promotions and especially enjoy visa processing. Formerly an international student, I can personally relate to the life-changing experience of studying or working abroad. Hence, getting to help BE scholars navigate the world of immigration is extremely rewarding.

Do you have any hobbies or interests:
I study Italian, ride a motorcycle, and have an affinity for art, classical literature, and music. I also absolutely adore my dog – Mishka. ▼・ᴥ・▼