Compensation Specialist I

Shimadzu Careers•Columbia, MD

5d•$67,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

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? 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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 is offered through a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
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 company. Employees are insured at 100% of their salary for the first 6 weeks and 66 2/3% for weeks 7 to 12.
As a non-exempt role, you will also be eligible for overtime and double time pay according to employee handbook guidelines.
Additional variable compensation may include a discretionary year-end bonus based on overall company performance.