Manager, Learning & Development - Human Resources

🇺🇸 Kingston, Rhode Island 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $80K - $100K 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ October 23rd, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University Of Rhode Island is hiring a Manager, Learning & Development - Human Resources. The role involves designing, developing, and delivering talent development programs to enhance leadership skills and support employee growth for faculty and staff. The manager leads Workday Learning administration, builds learning pathways, facilitates onboarding and professional development, and partners with university leaders to foster continuous learning aligned with strategic priorities.

Highlights

Design, develop, and facilitate leadership, manager development, onboarding, and professional learning programs.
Serve as functional lead for Workday Learning and administer related learning technologies including LinkedIn Learning.
Coordinate compliance training by partnering with content owners and tracking required learning.
Evaluate learning outcomes and use analytics for continuous program improvement.
Promote a culture of continuous learning and support communities of practice across the university.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience in learning, talent development, or related fields.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, experience in higher education, Workday Learning proficiency, and professional certifications like SHRM, ATD, or CPTD.
Strong skills needed in learning program design, leadership development, adult learning principles, facilitation, project management, and communication.
Annual pay grade range is $80,000 to $100,000 with full-time, exempt, permanent status.
Position is within the Human Resources department at the University of Rhode Island.