Compensation Specialist, HR​/Recruitment

Compensation Specialist I
Location: Columbia, MD Salary: $67,000 to $70,000 per year

Who are we?

Established in 1975, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is one of the largest suppliers of analytical instrumentation, physical testing, and environmental monitoring systems in the world. Ground-breaking scientific research, manufacturing ideas and results continue to propel Shimazu’s outstanding reputation and “Excellence in Science.” People dedicated to our mission have the largest impact on Shimadzu’s continued growth and success. Would YOU like to join a diverse team of professionals working together with researchers, scientists and manufacturers to help better lives worldwide?

What can Shimadzu offer YOU?

• Our Culture – A work environment that values diversity, inclusion & belonging
• Competitive Compensation – Day 1 Benefits & Competitive Salary
• Retirement Benefits – Matching 401K & Profit‑Sharing Program
• Professional Growth – Clear pathways for Career, Leadership and Personal Development
• Health Benefits – Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
• Work‑Life Balance – Generous & Front‑Loaded Paid Time Off Plan
• Education – Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels
• Insurance Perks – Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre‑paid and critical care buy‑up insurance benefits, generous company paid life insurance & short‑term disability programs
• Work Flexibility – Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!
• Employee Engagement – Employee Resource Groups to network, build a sense of community and enhance one’s career and personal development

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION:

• For Employees who reside in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and California: Additional compensation is offered through a Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment (COLA)

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a Compensation Specialist to join our corporate team in Columbia, MD. This is a high-impact role responsible for helping shape how we reward performance, structure pay programs, and ensure internal equity across the business. In this role, you’ll focus heavily on variable compensation design, COLA program administration, and pay structure optimization. If you’re highly organized, Excel‑savvy, and eager to learn how compensation supports business strategy, this is the role for you.

JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Learn how to design and maintain salary bands and pay structures
• Assist with tracking and calculating bonuses, commissions, and incentives
• Support our team in reviewing external market data and salary surveys
• Participate in administering our Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment (COLA) program
• Assist with maintaining internal documentation of compensation plans
• Learn how to review data for equity and compliance in compensation decisions
• Support annual bonus and pay raise processes with guidance from senior team members
• Shadow and support in writing job descriptions and assigning job classifications

EDUCATION AND

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Economics, or related fields preferred)
• Familiarity with Excel or other spreadsheet tools
• Strong attention to detail and interest in data analysis
• Professional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Willingness to learn and apply compensation principles over time
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

At Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, we believe in providing structured career paths that recognize and reward talent. If your expertise surpasses the level specified in the listed position, we offer the flexibility to upgrade positions to better suit your qualifications accompanied by a salary adjustment.

Compensation & Benefits:

This non‑exempt, full‑time position offers a starting salary range of $67,000 to $70,000 annually, paid semi‑monthly. Eligible benefits include a 401K matching program and discretionary yearly contributions, with detailed information provided at the final interview stage.

In your first year, you will receive 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 scheduled holidays, and 3 floating holidays. After one year, you’ll have access to a generous short‑term disability program, with premiums fully covered by the…