Talent Development Lead

Talent Development Lead
Location: Columbia, MDSalary: $83,000 - $85,000 annually

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 Shimadzu'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:

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  • For Service, Technical Support, Marketing & Sales Roles: Additional compensation is available through either an Incentive and/or Commission Plan.
  • For Employees residing in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and California: Additional compensation is offered through a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA).
  
  
  
  

POSITION SUMMARY:

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a Talent Development Lead to join our team! In this key role, you will work closely with the Talent Development Manager to support the execution, coordination, and development of employee learning and development programs across the company. You'll help drive employee growth by enhancing programs like onboarding, management training and succession planning. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about fostering talent and driving employee engagement.

JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Develop and administer instructional materials for both in-person and online training.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts to create learning experiences for internal use.
• Support the administration of the company's onboarding program "Immersion" and ensure the program stays up-to-date.
• Lead and assist in updating content for training programs like "XLR8," and "Ascend" for management training and employee development.
• Coordinate and facilitate developmental training sessions, including hospitality and catering when necessary.
• Assist in evaluating employee skill gaps and creating developmental plans to address those gaps.
• Manage and facilitate the "OTP" succession planning and development program.
• Facilitate and promote organization-wide awareness programs like "Insights."
• Provide coaching support to managers regarding performance management and professional development.
• Assist in other Talent Development initiatives as needed.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Educational Technologies, Instructional Design, Human Resources Development, or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in employee training, development, or human resources.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
• Experience with learning management systems and e-learning authoring tools is preferred.
• A passion for developing people and enhancing organizational capabilities.

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 AND BENEFITS:

This non-exempt, full-time position offers a starting salary range of $83,000 to $85,000 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 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.

For more details on benefits, please visit www.ssi.shimadzu.com/jobs.

Shimadzu is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Shimadzu via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position (and agency was requested to work the requisition) will be deemed the sole property of Shimadzu. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Shimadzu as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement:

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please click here.

Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Masters of Human Development and Learning (preferred)
Bachelors of Instructional Design and Technology (required)

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