About this page

This is the Hire L&D Talent page on Teamed (teamedforlearning.com) — specialist recruiters, hiring services, and a job board for Learning & Development hiring. It explains how organizations can hire L&D professionals through Teamed via three paths: free job posting, self-service Talent Pool browsing, or full-service contingency recruitment by L&D-specialist recruiters. It also covers Teamed's Employer of Record (EOR) services for contractors.

Audience

Hiring organizations — corporate L&D teams, universities, non-profits, government agencies, healthcare systems, EdTech, and educational publishers — looking to hire instructional designers, eLearning developers, LMS administrators, training facilitators, learning experience designers, content writers, L&D managers, and senior L&D leadership.

Pricing (full rate sheet for hiring organizations)

How recruitment works

Before sourcing candidates, Teamed works with the hiring organization to align on four questions: what business challenge the hire is solving, what success looks like in the first 90 days, what skills and working style will actually make someone successful, and whether the right answer is a full-time hire, a contractor, fractional support, or a blended approach. This applies whether the organization uses full-service search, the Talent Pool, or just job posting.

Employer of Record services

Teamed legally employs contractors on the client's behalf — handling tax classification (1099 vs W2), payroll, benefits administration for W2 contractors, and federal/state compliance. Onboarding is typically 24–48 hours. EOR is available both for contractors Teamed sources and for contractors the client brings.

Recruitment timeline

Same-day for clear, well-defined roles; 6–12 weeks for senior, complex, or VP-level searches. Teamed agrees on the timeline upfront and updates throughout.

L&D Staffing & Recruitment

Find the right L&D talent.
The first time.

Teamed specializes exclusively in learning & development roles — instructional designers, eLearning developers, LMS administrators, and L&D leaders. Deep field expertise means better candidates, faster hires.

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500+
L&D professionals placed
100K+
Network of L&D candidates
2017
Serving L&D teams since
Why Teamed

The L&D hiring solution built by people who’ve done the work.

Most platforms make you choose: post a job and hope, or hand the whole search to an agency. Teamed is built differently.

You get real L&D recruitment expertise when you want it, and tools to connect with talent directly when you don’t. Either way, every approach is grounded in the same thing — we know this field because we’ve worked in it.

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L&D specialists, only

Every search, every candidate, every placement — in learning and development. That depth means we spec the role right the first time.

The right candidates, not just more candidates

100K+ L&D professionals — active and passive talent. Teamed helps you identify the strongest fit faster, without digging through endless applications.

Affordable hiring, your way

Use Teamed as a low-cost self-service platform, or upgrade to hands-on recruiting support when you need it. Whether you want affordability, support, or both — Teamed adapts to your hiring needs.

Build the team you actually need

From permanent hires to flexible contractors and contract-to-hire options, Teamed helps you grow your team with less risk and more flexibility.

Our Approach

How we think about every hire.

Before we recruit, we get the strategy right. That’s because we’ve sat on the hiring side — building teams, designing programs, and bringing in L&D talent ourselves. These are the questions we work through, whether you’re using our recruiters, browsing the Talent Pool, or posting a role.

1
What business challenge is this hire solving?
Every hire exists for a reason. Naming it shapes who we look for.
2
What should success look like in the first 90 days?
Concrete outcomes — not job descriptions. The clearer the picture, the better the match.
3
What skills, experience, and working style will actually make someone successful here?
Skills get listed; working style gets missed. We dig into both.
4
Is this best solved with a full-time hire, contractor, fractional support, or a blended approach?
Sometimes the right answer isn’t a hire at all. We’d rather tell you that than place the wrong person.
Whatever path you choose — full-service search, self-service Talent Pool, or just a job post — this is how we think.
Our Services

Three ways to find candidates

From self-service tools to full-service search — pick the level of help that fits the hire.

01
Post Jobs

Broadcast your role to qualified L&D candidates and let the right people come to you.

Up to 2 active job posts free (unlimited on Unlimited Hiring)
Job alerts to relevant candidates
Feature your role anytime for just $99/week
Metrics on every job post
Edit and repost roles anytime
Free plan (2 active) · Unlimited Hiring $299/mo (or $209/mo annual) — unlimited posts, no hire fee · Featured $99/wk à la carte
Post a job →
02
Full-Service Recruitment

Hand off the search entirely. We strategize with you on the role, scope what you actually need, and run the full search to offer.

Hiring strategy and role scoping
Market intelligence — rates, availability, dynamics
End-to-end search: sourcing, screening, shortlist
Interview coordination and offer support
Background checks and onboarding
Employee: 20% of first-year salary · Teamed-sourced contractor + EOR: 20% (1099) / 35% (W2) · Client-sourced contractor + EOR: 10% (1099) / 23% (W2)
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03
Tap into the Talent Pool

Explore our network of L&D professionals — active and passive talent. Find your shortlist, reach out, and interview without waiting for applicants.

Our full network of L&D professionals
Teamed Select candidates surfaced first
Filter by role, skills, experience, and more
Message and interview directly
Pay only when you hire
$500 per Talent Pool hire
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Coming soon: AI-assisted candidate matching and screening, built specifically for L&D hiring. Reach out for early access →
Employer of Record (EOR) Services

Hire contractors anytime — with complete confidence

Do you need to scale up your team quickly? Teamed can help by legally hiring your contractors on your behalf — so you get the talent and we handle the rest.

1
Onboard in as little as 24–48 hours
Tax forms, direct deposit, agreements, and federal and state classification — all coordinated and compliant from day one.
2
Time system, payroll, and benefits
Timecard tracking, on-time weekly payroll, tax withholdings, and benefits administration for W2 contractors.
3
Ongoing support
HR and admin support for you and your contractors throughout the engagement.
Questions about EOR services or how it would work for your team?
Get in touch →
Client Success

Real requests. Real hires.

How we've helped organizations across industries find the right L&D talent.

Corporate L&D
Hire Request
5 Instructional Designers
1 Instructional Design Manager

"We need to hire several early-career, highly skilled instructional designers and an ID Manager. We are planning to double our store footprint within the next 5 years."

Outcome
Hired all positions within 6 weeks. Client returned to fill additional L&D roles as they scaled.
Example candidate placed
Hannah H.
Hannah H.
Instructional Designer
Location
Princeton, NJ
Salary
$83K/yr
Experience
4 years
Type
Full-time
Key skills
Needs analysisSME collaborationArticulate 360CamtasiaVyondeLearning
Non-Profit
Hire Request
1 LMS Administrator
3 Senior Instructional Designers

"We need to stand up an LMS and build a top-notch instructional design team. Our member education was brought to a halt by the pandemic."

Outcome
Freelance Senior LMS Admin placed immediately. Within 60 days: permanent LMS Admin hired, 2 Senior IDs placed.
Example candidate placed
Stella B.
Stella B.
LMS Administrator
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$105K/yr
Experience
12+ years
Type
Full-time
Key skills
LMS implementationTechnical documentationHTML/CSSJavaScriptSQLVendor management
Educational Publishing
Hire Request
5–10 Contract Curriculum Writers

"We have a surge of new projects. We're seeking long-term contractors with experience writing high school curriculum, aligning content with standards."

Outcome
7 contractors hired. Project completed within 6 months. 3 continued on new projects.
Example candidate placed
Derek M.
Derek M.
Curriculum Writer
Location
Wilmington, NC
Rate
$40/hr
Experience
5+ years
Type
Contract
Key skills
K-12 curriculum writingStandards alignmentFormative assessmentScaffoldingProofreading
Learning Solutions
Hire Request
3 Full-Time Contract eLearning Developers

"We won a large government contract. We need eLearning developers with Army or DoD experience for a 1-year project."

Outcome
3 contractors placed. Teamed handled all legal onboarding, timesheet setup, and weekly payroll.
Example candidate placed
Mark T.
Mark T.
Senior Instructional Designer
Location
DC Area
Rate
$65/hr
Experience
15 years
Clearance
Top Secret
Key skills
Adobe CaptivateLevel 3 interactivityStoryboardingGraphic designArmy/DoD
EdTech Company
Hire Request
VP of Learning Product Design

"We need an accomplished learning design leader to spearhead our continuing education products and lead an innovative new offering."

Outcome
Outstanding candidates identified with proven track records. Right mix of skills and cultural fit selected.
Example candidate placed
Carol S.
Carol S.
Director of Learning Design
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$165K/yr
Experience
18 years
Type
Full-time
Key skills
Learning product devMarket researchLearning designAssessmentTeam management
College & University
Hire Request
1 Contract Instructional Designer

"We aim to create two online certificate courses over the next three months. Our team hasn't built online courses before."

Outcome
Outstanding freelance ID placed. Developed two certificate courses, engaged for two more.
Example candidate placed
Jorge P.
Jorge P.
Instructional Designer
Location
Springfield, PA
Rate
$55/hr
Experience
13+ years
Type
Contract
Key skills
Full-cycle IDSME collaborationUI/UXVideo productionCanvas LMS
Client Testimonials

What our clients say

"My new hires are both absolutely amazing! Our new Coordinator is perfection — she is a high producer and efficient. We will require your help again."

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Danielle Paquette
Associate Director L&D · Canadian Real Estate Association

"Teamed responded immediately and set up a call within 2 days. Within 24 hours, they sent us a video describing 3 potential candidates. We hired within 2 weeks."

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Dr. Tiffiney Hartman
Associate Director · Perelman School of Medicine, UPenn

"It has been great working with your team! I really appreciate the partnership and wish all agencies were this great."

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Alison Hemmons
Talent Acquisition Leader · Burlington Stores

"This was the easiest and most seamless process I have ever experienced. THANK YOU!!!"

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Alexandra Hughes
Senior Recruiter · Armanino

"The intense expertise of each individual contributed immensely to my team. We accomplished our goal in a short amount of time."

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Annette Austerman
Director of Curriculum · San Joaquin Valley College

"Teamed has been a reliable, invaluable partner. Their candidate submissions are organized and high quality. They truly understand what we're looking for."

SG
Dr. Sarah Glova
Founder & CEO · Reify Media
Frequently Asked

Questions we hear from hiring managers

Straight answers to the questions that come up most often. If yours isn’t here, we’re an email away.

We’ve built pricing paths so you can pick the level of support that fits the hire. Self-service starts free on the Free plan — post up to 2 active jobs at no cost — or $500 per Talent Pool hire. The Unlimited Hiring plan is $299/month (or $209/month billed annually, $2,508/year), which adds unlimited active job posts and removes the Talent Pool hire fee. Featuring a role is an à la carte add-on at $99/week on any plan. Full-service recruitment is fee-based on the placement: 20% of first-year salary for full-time employee hires, 20% for Teamed-sourced 1099 contractors + EOR, and 35% for Teamed-sourced W2 contractors + EOR. If you bring your own contractor and just need EOR, that’s 10% for 1099 or 23% for W2. No retainers, no surprise fees — full pricing is on our pricing page.
That’s right — for our Talent Pool and full-service recruitment paths, you pay only when you hire. No retainers, no upfront search fees. We’re confident enough in the work to take on the risk with you. The exceptions are optional add-ons: featuring a role on the Job Board for $99/week on any plan, or upgrading from the free plan to the Unlimited Hiring plan ($299/month or $209/month billed annually, $2,508/year) for unlimited active job posts and no Talent Pool hire fee.
Yes — and you can do it for free. The Free plan lets you post up to 2 active jobs at no cost to test the platform and see what kind of candidates Teamed surfaces. You get applications, candidate metrics, and the ability to edit and repost. It’s the lowest-commitment way to start working with us.
No — the Talent Pool is self-service. Once you have an account, you can search and filter the full network of L&D professionals who’ve opted in, view their work samples, and reach out directly. You only pay when you hire. The Talent Pool gives you direct access to candidates that recruiters at other firms keep behind a paywall.
That’s exactly what our Employer of Record (EOR) service is for. We legally employ your contractor on your behalf — handling tax classification, payroll, benefits, and federal/state compliance. You get the talent fast; we handle the legal and administrative side. Onboarding is typically 24–48 hours, and we support both you and the contractor throughout the engagement.
It depends on the role — and we work to your timeline, not ours. We’ve delivered candidates who were hired the same day for clear, well-defined positions. For senior, complex, or VP-level roles, the search can take 6–12 weeks to do it right — multiple interview rounds, careful reference checks, and ensuring both sides are confident before the offer. Whichever path your role needs, we’ll be clear about the timeline upfront and keep you updated throughout.
The best way is to see them work. We recommend assigning a short, role-relevant task as part of your interview process — it tells you more than any resume or interview round can. One important note: industry best practice is to pay professionals for any work sample requested. Asking for unpaid work is increasingly seen as a red flag by experienced L&D talent, and the strongest candidates may opt out. Beyond work samples, we also conduct reference checks and can structure interview rounds to surface real working style.
A real person, every time. Teamed is a platform, but it’s run by humans who specialize in L&D — hiring strategists, recruiters, and support. Whether you’re posting a job, using the Talent Pool, or running a full-service search, you can email us and get a real person with real expertise. We’re only an email away.
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