Talent Acquisition Specialist

JEOL USA; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JEOL USA is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage recruitment across the company and its subsidiaries, including field service, sales, and administration. You will attract, evaluate, and hire qualified talent while ensuring compliance with employment laws and OFCCP requirements.

You will partner with hiring managers on workforce planning, candidate selection, and diversity initiatives, supporting a growing organization with a strong brand in science and technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university or college.
• 5–8 years of talent acquisition/recruiting experience with a track record in electro-mechanical technician, engineering, science, and admin roles.
• Knowledge of OFCCP, VEVRA, and Section 503; experience supporting compliance audits and government reporting.
• Experience with ATS, HRIS, internet recruitment platforms, E-Verify, I-9 requirements, and recordkeeping obligations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• 5% travel to company locations, career fairs, conferences, and trade shows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment process to achieve talent acquisition objectives.
• Engage active and passive candidates via networks, job boards, conferences, colleges, and industry events.
• Promote JEOL USA brand to build diverse talent pipelines.
• Evaluate candidates for skills, experience, and fit; advise hiring managers.
• Coordinate communications, interview scheduling, and candidate experience.
• Update job descriptions to reflect current needs and requirements.
• Maintain applicant flow logs, disposition records, and staffing reports.
• Support EEO, AAP planning, compliance audits, and diversity initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and OFCCP requirements.
• Advise managers and employees on recruitment policies and practices.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Candidate assessment

Communication skills

Compliance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP / PHR / SPHR

Tools

ATS

HRIS

E-Verify

I-9 compliance

MS Office

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the recruitment process for positions across JEOL USA and its subsidiaries, including field service, sales, customer support, administrative, and management functions. This position plays a critical role in attracting, evaluating, and hiring qualified talent while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, federal contractor requirements, and company policies. The Talent Acquisition Specialist partners closely with hiring managers to support workforce planning, talent acquisition strategies, candidate selection, and compliance initiatives that contribute to JEOL USA’s continued growth and success.

Essential Functions

• Manage the recruitment process ensuring talent acquisition objectives are achieved by attracting, assessing, and securing high-quality candidates
• Engage active and passive candidates using a variety of recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates through professional networks, employee referrals, job boards, scientific conferences, colleges, career fairs, and industry affiliations
• Promote the employer brand through networking, social media, and targeted talent engagement strategies to build diverse talent pipelines
• Evaluate candidates for skills, experience, and organizational fit, and provide recommendations for hiring managers
• Coordinate candidate communications, interview scheduling, and deliver a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Review and update job descriptions to ensure they reflect current business needs and position requirements
• Maintain applicant flow logs, candidate disposition records, monthly staffing reports, cost per hire data, recruitment documentation, and outreach activities
• Administer and support Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affluentance program (AAP) planning, compliance audits, government reporting, and diversity recruiting initiatives and outreach efforts
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with federal, state, and local employment laws, OFCCP federal contractor requirements, and company policies
• Serve as a resource to managers and employees regarding recruitment policies, procedures, and employment practices, and assist with employee relations matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university or college
• A minimum of 5-8 years of talent acquisition, recruiting, or human resource experience with a proven track record of recruiting electro-mechanical technicians, engineers, scientists, and administrative talent.
• Working knowledge of federal contractor regulations, including OFCCP requirements, VEVRA, and Section 503 as well as experience supporting compliance audits, government reporting, affirmative action planning, and diversity outreach initiatives
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS, internet recruitment platforms, E-Verify, I-9 employment eligibility requirements, and recordkeeping obligations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR Human Resource certification preferred
• Five percent travel is anticipated to participate in recruitment activities at company locations, career fairs, scientific conferences, and trade shows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

About JEOL

The JEOL legacy has been one of providing solutions for innovation. JEOL positively challenges the world’s highest technology, forever contributing to the progress in both Science and society through its products. We have more than 70 years of expertise in the field of electron microscopy, greater than 60 years in mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy and more than 50 years of e-beam lithography leadership.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance without deductibles
• 401K plan with company match and contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement

JEOL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from veterans and individuals with disability are encouraged. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. To be transparent with applicants about salary and in compliance with various state pay disclosure statements, JEOL publishes the following information which is current as of August 2026. Salary Minimum: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00

The base range above represents the low and high end of the JEOL salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, which may include location, experience, and performance. In addition, JEOL provides a variety of comprehensive benefits including health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with company match and contribution, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, paid sick time, and paid vacation.