Explore Learning & Development Specialist Jobs

Learning & Development (L&D) Specialists help organizations build employee skills, improve performance, and support career growth. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders, including senior-level roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Whether your expertise is in training, instructional design, learning technology, or talent development, discover positions that match your experience and goals.

What Does a Learning & Development Specialist Do?

L&D Specialists assess organizational learning needs and create, deliver, and evaluate programs that help employees succeed. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include designing courses and learning materials, facilitating workshops, managing learning platforms, measuring training outcomes, and partnering with leaders to connect development programs to business priorities.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for experience in adult learning, instructional design, facilitation, needs assessment, and program evaluation. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), e-learning authoring tools, analytics, and change management can also be valuable. Strong communication, project management, stakeholder partnership, and presentation skills help specialists deliver effective learning experiences across an organization.

Career Paths in Learning and Development

Learning & Development Specialists may advance into roles such as Senior L&D Specialist, Instructional Designer, Learning Program Manager, Talent Development Manager, or Director of Learning and Development. Career options vary by organization and may emphasize leadership development, compliance training, technical enablement, employee onboarding, or enterprise-wide learning strategy.

Find High-Paying L&D Opportunities on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and salary details, then focus your search on opportunities aligned with your background in learning strategy, training delivery, or instructional design.

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$85K - $105K *

Drive impactful learning experiences by developing engaging curriculum and materials for federal users. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance user adoption of enterprise applications an...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $125K *

Champion employee growth by leading innovative learning initiatives and managing a dynamic L&D team. Drive strategy and execution of training programs that enhance skills, support career pathways, and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $199K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative learning programs that drive organizational growth. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance professional development and ensure the strategic execution of initia...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing IT training delivery for FAA personnel. Leverage your expertise in Microsoft 365 and instructional design to empower users, improve tech adoption, and elevate...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $105K *

Shape the future of user engagement by crafting targeted communications that enhance technology adoption and readiness. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver impactful messaging and mea...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Empower employee growth through innovative learning programs, collaborating with leaders to design and deliver effective training initiatives. Champion continuous improvement and develop metrics to en...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development and execution of impactful learning programs that enhance employee performance and leadership capabilities in a dynamic SaaS environment, ensuring workforce readiness and...

Portsmouth, NHRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $95K *

Shape engaging learning experiences by leveraging your instructional design expertise. Collaborate with teams to develop high-quality, accessible content across various modalities, ensuring compliance...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that builds and innovates an enterprise Learning & Development function, enhancing onboarding and training programs. Drive productivity and engagement through effective strategies and meas...

Georgia, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Champion the sales learning experience by facilitating engaging training sessions, providing ongoing support to producers, and enhancing their skill development through effective coaching and resource...

Lindon, UTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$187K - $229K *

Elevate learning experiences by translating business needs into high-quality, scalable solutions. This role combines strategic consulting, instructional design, and hands-on development to create impa...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by bridging engineering and user needs through exceptional technical documentation. This role requires translating complex information into clear, actionable content for training mate...

New Jersey, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing leadership and organizational capabilities through innovative learning solutions. This role focuses on translating business strategies into engaging developme...

Bellevue, WARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $135K *

Help us drive project success by leading teams in enhancing product areas, managing budgets, and ensuring quality delivery. Collaborate across departments to achieve project goals while navigating ris...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic project delivery across multiple squads, ensuring alignment with business priorities and effective communication among stakeholders. Utilize program management exp...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $135K *

Drive change management initiatives to enhance IT service processes and user adoption. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective training, communications, and assessments, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of enterprise learning by driving the commercial success of innovative products. Lead strategy, market positioning, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance career success and te...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of enterprise learning by driving product strategy and performance for key offerings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance market positioning, optimize pricing, and ensu...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$78K - $88K *

Create learning experiences that empower users with engaging content. Leverage your instructional design expertise to build course materials, maintain accuracy, and collaborate with teams as you drive...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $126K *

Lead the charge in developing impactful learning solutions that enhance employee capabilities and drive organizational performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, scal...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $160K *

Design innovative solutions for a secure online proctored testing platform, guiding engineering teams in modernizing architecture and ensuring scalable, reliable delivery while enhancing candidate and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in our multi-unit childcare operations. You'll empower Center Directors, enhance educational quality, nurture client relationships, and drive business gro...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $160K *

Partner with us to shape the quality strategy for a leading exam development platform. Leverage your expertise to guide multiple Agile teams, enhance automation practices, and ensure high standards ac...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $120K *

Explore a pivotal role in leading complex analysis across systems, driving alignment among stakeholders, and enhancing technology solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate business needs...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $121K *

Lead impactful training initiatives designed to empower customers globally. Utilize innovative methods and foster strong relationships to enhance learning experiences and drive success across diverse...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Learning & Development Specialist do?question toggle

    A Learning & Development Specialist identifies employee learning needs and develops, delivers, or evaluates programs that build skills and improve workplace performance. Duties can include instructional design, training facilitation, LMS administration, and measuring program results.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Learning & Development Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek experience in training, adult learning, instructional design, or talent development. Knowledge of learning management systems, e-learning tools, program evaluation, and project management may also be useful.

  • How much do Learning & Development Specialist jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, seniority, location, and specialization. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more, so review individual listings for current salary information and role requirements.

  • What career paths can follow a Learning & Development Specialist role?question toggle

    With relevant experience, specialists may move into senior specialist, instructional design, learning program management, talent development leadership, or director-level roles. The best path depends on whether you specialize in areas such as leadership development, learning technology, or organizational strategy.

  • Where can I find Learning & Development Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Learning & Development Specialist listings and compare each role’s responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation.