Specialist, Learning and Development - Onboarding

The Learning & Development Specialist will support the Sr. Director, Employee Experience in the onboarding journey for all corporate employees at Scout Motors. This role involves facilitating orientation, administering onboarding, managing vendors, and coordinating learning and development programs. The specialist will ensure new hires feel supported for success and growth, focusing on employee experience and attention to detail to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace.

Must Have

• Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires during their onboarding journey
• End to End responsibility for new hire orientation, including scheduling, materials, and communications
• Ownership of future enhancements to onboarding programs aligned with organizational goals and culture
• Develop metrics and dashboards to measure onboarding effectiveness and recommend actionable improvements
• Coordinate company-wide training calendar and partner with stakeholders across the business to advise on training needs, best practices, and schedule availability
• Support the learning management system (LMS) including the creation, assignment, and tracking of training
• Act as liaison across the organization for centralized training administration in the LMS, ensuring consistency and system compatibility
• Contribute to the evaluation and selection of vendors based on company criteria
• Facilitate the internal purchasing process by completing all process steps and forms as required
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Scout Motors and external vendors for any purchasing, scheduling, and invoicing needs
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in onboarding, HR Operations, or employee experience
• Strong knowledge of HRIS/onboarding systems and process automation
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Data-driven mindset with experience in survey analysis and reporting
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
• Ability to meet the on-site work requirements in Charlotte, NC

Good to Have

• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience in gaining insights from data to drive action
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• SuccessFactors experience (preferred)

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Relocation assistance available

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Overview

The Learning & Development Specialist will support the Sr. Director, Employee Experience in the onboarding journey for all corporate employees. This role will serve as an orientation facilitator, onboarding administrator, vendor manager, and team coordinator for learning and development programs.

This role will play a critical role in ensuring every Scout feels supported for success as they start and grow throughout their career journey here. This role is ideal for someone who combines a passion for employee experience with strong attention to detail.

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

Onboarding & Orientation

• Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires during their onboarding journey
• End to End responsibility for new hire orientation, including scheduling, materials, and communications.
• Ownership of future enhancements to onboarding programs aligned with organizational goals and culture.
• Develop metrics and dashboards to measure onboarding effectiveness and recommend actionable improvements.
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to ensure onboarding supports workforce planning and retention strategies.
• Ensure compliance with employment law throughout the onboarding process.

Learning & Development Coordination

• Coordinate company-wide training calendar and partner with stakeholders across the business to advise on training needs, best practices, and schedule availability.
• Support the learning management system (LMS) including the creation, assignment, and tracking of training.
• Act as liaison across the organization for centralized training administration in the LMS, ensuring consistency and system compatibility
• In collaboration with the Manager, Learning & Development, manage learning content and any external vendors with LMS integrations
• Generate and analyze reports on course completion, engagement, and compliance
• Collaborate with the HR Operations team to ensure reliability and system performance of the LMS

Vendor Management

• Contribute to the evaluation and selection of vendors based on company criteria
• Facilitate the internal purchasing process by completing all process steps and forms as required, including collaboration with other internal stakeholders as needed
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Scout Motors and external vendors for any purchasing, scheduling, and invoicing needs

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. This role may be remote to start but will transition to an in-office setting at the headquarters within 3-6 months of start date. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
• The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in onboarding, HR Operations, or employee experience
• Strong knowledge of HRIS/onboarding systems and process automation (SuccessFactors preferred)
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Data-driven mindset with experience in survey analysis and reporting
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Data-driven mindset with experience in survey analysis and reporting.
• Preferred Skills:
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience in gaining insights from data to drive action
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
• An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $90,000.00 - $112,500.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.