Specialist, Training and Communications

Position Summary

Supports compliance training and communications initiatives under the direction of the Sr. Manager, Integrity and Compliance, with particular focus on Volkswagen (VW) Group alignment. This role executes training and communications activities using established templates and frameworks while ensuring adherence to internal standards and maintaining necessary tracking and documentation.

What You’ll Do

• With guidance, provide training support & maintenance for all Company CMS, including developing training materials, learning assessments, drafting training communications, and supporting cross-brand initiatives.
• Support with compliance communications, including the communications calendar, deadlines, and delivery, prepare newsletter content, and create compliance presentations.
• Align with VW Group requirements for training and communication through alignment with reporting materials, initiatives and implementation, and cross-brand communication requirements.
• Oversee, with support, internal compliance website, maintain digital asset library, document content changes, support policy communications and maintain content repositories.
• Track standard training metrics and document completion rates, monitor basic engagement data, compile and maintain regular reports, and support effectiveness tracking.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, SC or Novi, Michigan.
• The responsibilities of this role require a minimum of 3-4 days attendance on-site 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.
• Travel: Up to 25% of travel is expected.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, or related field
• 2-4 years of communications experience
• Experience with compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of automotive industry communications
• Understanding of different training methodologies
• Familiarity with cross-brand requirements
• German language skills preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic writing and editing skills
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and standard office tools
• Experience with learning management systems
• Organizational skills
• Clear communication style
• Ability to follow established processes
• Understanding of basic training development principles
• Knowledge of corporate communications practices
• Understanding of VW Group compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of internal training standards and requirements, including VW Group-specific compliance content requirements
• Understanding of cross-brand guidelines
• Familiarity with learning management systems
• Understanding of presentation design principles
• Knowledge of content management practices

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 = $95,000 - $115,000

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.