Learning & Development Specialist

Brown University Health is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to enhance their talent acquisition and development strategies. This role involves facilitating training sessions, collaborating with subject matter experts, and maintaining training records to ensure high-quality learning experiences for employees and managers. Responsibilities Facilitate outstanding learning experiences for managers and employees in all departments, including in-person and virtual training sessions Utilize expertise in adult learning and instructional design to partner with other Talent Management team members in the development of Leadership and Management Development programs Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) and other key stakeholders to identify target audience training needs Collaborate with SMEs and leverage their knowledge when co-creating learning programs Work with Professional Learning Managers to build and edit training content Co-create comprehensive training programs for multiple learning mediums (self-paced learning, instructor-led learning, supplemental materials, interactive learnings) to drive desired outcomes Partner with Learning Operations Manager to co-create multimedia content, utilizing e-Learning content creation tools Review training materials for accuracy Provide program coordination for new and ongoing leadership and management trainings Schedule and coordinate training sessions Enter and maintain electronic records for training sessions Maintain training documents and records Create or maintain metrics for key talent initiatives and processes to increase visibility Periodically meet with subject matter experts to evaluate usefulness of training offerings May provide, per developed protocol, adult learning and instructional design input as an internal consultant for various subject matter experts / e-learning developers May assist with the design of learning paths and management of workflows on our Learning Management System (LMS) May track data, and share usage insights from our LMS Perform other duties as assigned Skills Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, or related field or the equivalent experience 1+ year of related experience in training and development, e-learning, organizational development or related field 1+ year of related and documented experience in adult learning and instructional design Passion for learning, increasing employee capability and achieving business results through people development Excellent public speaking and verbal communication skills in a corporate environment Demonstrated ability to actively collaborate and build relationships with leaders and HR partners to deliver results Experience delivering virtual training Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once Ability to take initiative and be proactive without waiting for direction Ability to clearly communicate complex information and to effectively motivate small and large groups Knowledge of learning management systems and e-learning tools In-depth knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs Company Overview Brown University is an Ivy League research university that provides undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a sub-organization of Brown University Health. It was founded in 1764, and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Brown University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 37 in 2026, 105 in 2025, 84 in 2024, 100 in 2023, 73 in 2022, 56 in 2021, 40 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.