Learning & Development Specialist

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

We are hiring a Learning & Development Specialist who will build creative learning experiences, support employees, and leverage the latest training tools and technology to join Tennant’s Learning Solutions Team. This role is a great opportunity to deepen your experience in Learning & Development (L&D) while making a real impact across the organization. You’ll design and deliver training, support our LMS, partner with employees and leaders, and help bring innovative learning solutions to life.

What You’ll Do:
•    Design & Deliver Training – Create, update, and evaluate engaging training programs and events for both classroom and virtual settings.
•    Build Learning Content – Develop training materials (manuals, guides, eLearning, videos, visual aids) and keep them fresh and relevant.
•    Support the LMS – Enroll learners, publish content, troubleshoot accounts, and generate reports to keep learning smooth and accessible.
•    Be a Go-To Resource – Field L&D questions from staff, provide support, and help leaders adopt new training tools and solutions.
•    Collaborate with the Field – Travel (~20%) to meet employees, understand needs, identify best practices, and recommend tailored solutions.
•    Drive Learning Innovation – Partner with leaders to support launches, change initiatives, and organizational effectiveness goals.
•    Other contributions – Jump in on related projects, SOP documentation, and cross-team initiatives as needed.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
•    Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years in Learning & Development, instructional design, or a related role; experience in Sales & Service training preferred.
•    Technical Skills:
•    Instructional design & facilitation (adult learning, blended learning, virtual delivery).
•    Authoring tools (Articulate 360, Captivate, Camtasia, etc.).
•    LMS knowledge (Cornerstone OnDemand a plus).
•    Measurement & evaluation (Kirkpatrick, ROI, analytics).
•    Change management skills.
•    People Skills: Strong communication, leadership, collaboration, and adaptability.
•    Mindset: Analytical, results-driven, project-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-moving environment.

Why Join Us?
•    Be part of a dynamic team where no two days are the same.
•    Gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of L&D.
•    Collaborate with leaders and employees to shape meaningful learning experiences.
•    Work with the latest tools and technologies in training and development.
•    Grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $61,500 - 91,900

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits!

Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.