Kenneth Lloyd Email & Phone Number

Melrose, Ma, Us

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

The Director of Human Resources and Administration supports MIT’s mission by providing the expertise, leadership and overall management of the fiscal and human resources (HR) functions in the Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR). Coordinates with the Vice President for Research, Assistant Provost for Research Administration, the Senior Director of Research Administration and Compliance, and other leaders and managers to align HR strategies with the mission of the VPR. Key Responsibilities: Provide leadership for all HR activities including performance management, training and development, employee relations, recruitment and retention, diversity and inclusion, compensation, conflict resolution and strategic planning. Act as senior advisor to the Vice President for Research and senior staff and as a liaison to central HR.Ensure the VPR is in compliance with all applicable Institute policies and procedures and federal and state regulations. Stay abreast of programs and initiatives within VPR and across the Institute in order to ensure that HR and information management practices are compliant and support VPR needs and objectives. Serve as a resource and provide guidance and counsel to faculty and mangers on HR matters.Recommend changes in policies and procedures and incorporate HR best practices to improve HR administration and information management and streamline operations. Manage hiring process for units reporting to the VPR and ensure compliance with Affirmative Action requirements. Manage complaint process for HR-related issues within the VPR and more broadly, as appropriate.Lead initiatives to establish best practices in HR and research administration. Manage Annual Salary Review and Outside Professional Activities processes for the VPR.Manage process for Principal Research Scientist and Senior Research Scientist cases.Oversee VPR fiscal and office operations.

Westford, Massachusetts

The Director, Administration and Finance works in concert with the MIT-Haystack Director, Associate Director, Assistant Directors and staff to orchestrate, implement and oversee administrative, fiscal, and operational management of the MIT-Haystack Observatory. Interacts with MIT administrative officials (Vice President for Research, Office of Sponsored Programs, MIT Human Resources, EH&S, Facilities, etc.) to ensure a cohesive relationship between MIT-Haystack, the Institute and Lincoln Laboratory, to provide an essential bridge between scientific leadership and administration.Provides administrative oversight of MIT-Haystack Headquarters staff including the Headquarters (HQ) office: Research Administration, Finance, HR, Operations, IT, Facilities, and EHS.Oversees Haystack’s human resources function for research, administrative and support staff, including issues relating to MIT policy interpretation/administration, employee relations, job classifications, annual salary reviews, reward and recognition programs, staff development, recruitment and the orientation process. Provides leadership and direction for MIT-Haystack’s financial operations including financial planning, budget analysis, operational and financial performance metrics, and business and strategic plans. Develop and maintain Haystack’s current and long-range financial plans to reflect its strategic goals and mission. In collaboration with Senior Fiscal Officers, builds the annual allocation budget and operating budgets.Directs Haystack’s sponsored research operation. Develops, implements, and maintains best practices in sponsored research administration. Works closely with the Director, staff, the Office of Sponsored Programs and related institute offices, to negotiate and review complex sponsored research agreements.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Provide human resources expertise across assigned schools and departments, labs, and centers. Provide consulting, advising, and strategic planning services in the areas of employee relations, employment, compensation, labor relations, organizational development, and benefits. Partner with assigned areas to proactively identify and resolve department HR issues in compliance with the law, as well as Institute policies and procedures. Participate on various projects requiring knowledge of, and experience with, current HR laws, policies, and practices.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

HR Business Partner/Sr. Generalist supporting IT client groups in a variety of HR areas, including: employee relations, performance management, change management, talent acquisition, compensation, talent management, diversity and inclusion, and efforts related to improving the work environment. Collaborate with assigned departments on operational and strategic initiatives, advise and counsel on best practices, and generate options for achieving desired results. Help business leaders to identify, prioritize, and build organizational and workforce capabilities. Influence and assist with organizational change initiatives; use HR analytics to help leaders make informed decisions. Provide advice and guidance with performance development and employee relations activities. Provide advice and coaching to employees and managers in organizational as well as individual-level areas. Listen to diverse opinions and act as a bridge to help all parties understand each perspective to gain consensus. Lead, and be involved in, related project work.

As part of Northeastern University's Information Services organization, was responsible for full-cycle recruitment of technical and executive-level talent, maintaining candidate pipelines, conducting compensation and market salary analysis, employee coaching/development, career pathing, succession planning, employee relations, as well as other related HR initiatives.

Managed an IT staffing and recruiting agency office. Responsibilities included: managing, coaching, and developing a team of technical recruiters and account managers; cultivating and developing client base; recruitment of technical and executive talent for consulting and permanent positions.

Client development for IT staffing and recruiting office. Developed relationships with senior management, hiring managers and other decision makers within Information Technology organizations. Placed technical and executive level talent at client organizations.

Burlington, Massachusetts

Sourcing and recruiting of technical talent for client contract and permanent staffing needs. Successful recruitment of candidates via cold calling, networking, job fairs, and maintaining candidate pipeline.