Learning and Development Specialist

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization seeks a Learning & Development Specialist to enhance employee capabilities and support training programs. This role involves facilitating training sessions, developing comprehensive programs, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and experience in instructional design, with a passion for fostering a culture of learning.

Benefits

Competitive pay and paid time off

Medical and vision coverage

401K matching

Education assistance and reimbursement

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in training and development.
• Experience in adult learning and instructional design.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging learning experiences through training sessions.
• Develop leadership and management development programs.
• Analyze LMS data to improve training programs.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Initiative

Instructional design

E-learning tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Summary

The Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist will play a key role on a team dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent at Brown University Health. This role involves supporting the execution of various training programs, including new employee and leader orientations, managerial development, career development, and basic business skills. The L&D Specialist will schedule and coordinate training sessions, facilitate engaging learning experiences in both virtual and in-person settings, administer evaluations, and maintain training documentation and records.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• At least 1 year of experience in training and development, e-learning, organizational development, or a related area
• At least 1 year of documented experience in adult learning and instructional design
• Passion for learning, enhancing employee capabilities, and achieving business results through people development
• Excellent public speaking and verbal communication skills in a corporate environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders and HR partners to deliver results
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proactive and able to take initiative without waiting for instructions
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and motivate groups of varying sizes
• Knowledge of learning management systems and e-learning tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging learning experiences for managers and employees through in-person and virtual training sessions
• Partner with Talent Management team members to develop leadership and management development programs using expertise in adult learning and instructional design
• Identify training needs by collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders
• Work with SMEs to co-create and review training content, ensuring accuracy and relevance
• Develop comprehensive training programs across various learning mediums, including self-paced, instructor-led, and interactive formats
• Partner with Learning Operations to create multimedia content using e-learning tools
• Coordinate and schedule training sessions, maintain electronic records, and ensure documentation accuracy
• Develop and track metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of talent initiatives
• Meet periodically with SMEs to assess the usefulness of training offerings
• Provide instructional design input as an internal consultant when needed
• Assist with designing learning paths and managing workflows on the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Analyze LMS data and share insights to improve training programs
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

For qualifying positions, we offer:

• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Medical and vision coverage
• 401K matching
• Education assistance and reimbursement
• Wellness programs and more

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or marital status.

Location

Brown University Health Corporate Services, Providence, RI

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