Talent Acquisition Manager

Shimadzu Careers•Columbia, MD

12h•$118,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and continuously evolve our companywide recruitment strategy. In this role, you will design, implement, and oversee all aspects of talent acquisition, ensuring alignment with both immediate hiring needs and long-term workforce planning. You will lead the recruiting team, manage compliance with all federal contractor and employment regulations, oversee affirmative action planning, and serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership. This position requires both executive-level thinking and hands-on capability. You will be responsible for building scalable recruiting programs, strengthening employer branding, improving hiring efficiency, and ensuring the company consistently attracts high-quality scientific, technical, and professional talent.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related discipline required; advanced education highly desirable.
Minimum of eight years of progressive recruiting experience, including leadership or managerial experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of employment law, affirmative action planning, OFCCP compliance, background testing programs, and recruitment branding strategies.
Strong leadership, negotiation, coaching, decision-making, and organizational skills.
Experience managing recruiting budgets and vendor relationships.

Nice To Haves

HR Certification (SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP) strongly preferred.
Experience recruiting in scientific, engineering, or specialized technical environments strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the company’s talent acquisition strategy, programs, and team.
Design and optimize sourcing methodologies, including Boolean search strategies, social recruiting, and targeted outreach campaigns.
Develop and maintain proactive talent pipelines to reduce time-to-fill and improve quality-of-hire metrics.
Partner with senior leadership and hiring managers to define workforce needs, job specifications, and interview strategies.
Oversee executive-level and critical-role recruitment efforts directly when necessary.
Provide structured interview training and hiring guidance to management teams.
Ensure full compliance with employment laws, OFCCP regulations, affirmative action requirements, and federal contractor obligations.
Oversee preparation, reporting, and audit response related to AAP and OFCCP programs.
Manage background screening and pre-employment testing programs.
Supervise, coach, and develop recruiting personnel, including goal setting, performance management, training, and professional development.
Manage recruiting budget, vendor relationships, and advertising investments to maximize return on investment.
Lead and coordinate company internship initiatives, including internal programs and university partnerships.
Travel approximately 40% to headquarters, regional offices, career fairs, trade conferences, and recruiting events nationwide.

Benefits

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
10 paid vacation days
8 paid personal days
8 paid scheduled holidays
3 paid floating holidays
generous short-term disability program