Learning & Development Specialist
Location | Nashville, TN
Date Posted | October 17, 2025
Job ID | 13641
Employment Type | Direct Hire
Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Learning & Development Specialist for a well-established, mission-driven national financial services organization. This position is fully remote, with up to 20% travel to regional offices, meetings, conferences, and training events.
POSITION OVERVIEW
In this impact-oriented role, you will design, develop, and deliver engaging training programs and content that support the organization’s strategic goals. The Learning & Development Specialist creates interactive learning materials, such as e-learning modules, instructor-led training, videos, and job aids, while collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) and leadership to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational priorities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is passionate about driving employee development and organizational excellence through learning.
PERKS
- Competitive salary range of $77,942 to $86,603 annually, plus a pay-for-performance bonus
- Fully remote position with up to 20% travel
- Fully paid Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees
- Fully paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with a 3% safe harbor contribution and up to 4% match
- Education reimbursement of up to $5,250 annually, plus a 0% education loan assistance program
- Pet insurance available
- 4 weeks of PTO annually, including 2½ days of float time
- 9 paid holidays plus 2 half days
- Meaningful, mission-driven work with opportunities to make an organizational impact
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and Develop Training Content: Create engaging learning materials, including e-learning modules, instructor-led courses, videos, and job aids using instructional design best practices
- Maintain and Enhance Materials: Regularly review, update, and improve training content to reflect changes in policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
- Manage the Learning Management System (LMS): Upload, maintain, and optimize training content to ensure a smooth user experience, accurate employee tracking, and effective troubleshooting
- Collaborate with Stakeholders: Partner with department leaders and subject matter experts to identify training needs and develop customized learning solutions that align with key organizational initiatives
- Facilitate Learning Sessions: Lead virtual and in-person training sessions on topics such as leadership development, compliance, technical skills, and professional growth
- Evaluate Program Effectiveness: Measure training outcomes using assessments, surveys, and feedback to improve content and delivery
- Stay Current with Learning Trends: Research and apply the latest instructional design techniques, technologies, and best practices, including AI applications, to enhance training programs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required
- Experience facilitating in-person and virtual training sessions
- Experience working with web development tools, authoring tools, e-learning technologies, and Adobe Suite
- Experience using Articulate
- Proven success creating training programs and content
- Must be bondable and maintain bondable status throughout employment in accordance with regulatory requirements
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time to visit regional offices, engage with remote employees, attend meetings, conferences, training, and other work-related events
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position offers an annual salary between $77,942 and $86,603, commensurate with experience, plus a performance-based bonus. The organization provides a robust benefits package designed to support employee well-being and professional growth, including:
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Fully paid life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with 3% safe harbor and up to 4% match
- Education reimbursement up to $5,250 annually and 0% education loan assistance
- 4 weeks of PTO, including 2½ float days, 9 paid holidays, and 2 half days
- Pet insurance coverage
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.
Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.
We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.