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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$110K - $130K *

Empower organizational growth by leading development initiatives that enhance team effectiveness, drive change, and align workforce capabilities with business objectives. Collaborate across functions...

Laval, QCRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by designing and delivering innovative learning experiences that align with strategic objectives. Analyze data to refine content and facilitate impactful training, fostering a culture...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $136K *

Elevate clinician productivity by driving solution adoption, optimizing workflows, and delivering impactful training. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance outcomes and ensure successful implem...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead backend development and API architecture, ensuring security, performance, and data integrity while collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver robust solutions...

Albany, NYRemote

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $102K *

Serve as a key contributor in developing SAP HR ABAP solutions, collaborating with teams to design, implement, and enhance systems that meet client needs while ensuring compliance and data accuracy in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead enterprise rollouts for multi-state home health organizations. Design and execute implementation strategies, engage stakeholders, and ensure clinician adoption at scale for successful outcomes ac...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in machine learning applications. You'll design and build optimization solutions, leveraging AI to enhance performance and reliability while collaborating across...

Toronto, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Unlock your potential by driving large-scale compute capacity deployments in partner-operated data centers. Manage hardware installations, collaborate with vendors, and optimize processes while ensuri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing complex power systems studies projects for mission critical facilities, ensuring accurate execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while collaborating with inte...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$255K - $347K *

Innovate by leading early-stage biologics programs and collaborating across functions to drive projects from discovery to development. Ensure scientific rigor and strategic direction, while managing r...

New Jersey, USRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $135K *

Champion the design and delivery of impactful learning initiatives, ensuring alignment with business needs while enhancing the learner experience across a global Operations organization...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $110K *

Transform clinical trial projects by managing setups and amendments, ensuring client requirements are met through effective coordination and documentation. Engage with internal teams and clients to en...

Johnson City, TNRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Empower our team by developing and maintaining web applications that enhance user experience and support critical health programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and robu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $150K *

Innovate your career with a strategic role focused on omnichannel marketing. Lead data-driven insights and creative recommendations for a top financial services brand, collaborating across teams to en...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud solutions by architecting innovative CaaS and cloud-native technologies. Collaborate with customers to tackle complex challenges and drive successful cloud transfor...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer engaging visual communications by transforming complex data into compelling graphics. Collaborate with teams to create materials that support strategic initiatives, ensuring clarity and access...

Maryland, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to develop and enhance algorithms for cutting-edge AI solutions. Collaborate with engineers and architects to transform innovative ideas into production-ready code, ensuring high-quality stand...

Cary, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the digital commerce experience by designing, building, and optimizing customer self-service capabilities while ensuring seamless operational alignment with business teams and tech leads...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and governance of customer lifecycle processes, ensuring effective collaboration between business and technology teams. Own detailed capability documentation and facilitate structured...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform product capabilities by leading strategy and execution for shared workflows, ensuring seamless integration and user experience across platforms. Drive measurable outcomes through customer in...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$71K - $107K *

Drive the strategic implementation of advanced AI solutions in Higher Education, engaging with CIOs and CTOs to enhance IT infrastructure and governance. Leverage expertise to deliver impactful presen...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving compliance solutions by leveraging your sales expertise to build relationships, influence decision-makers, and expand our customer base through strategic prospecting and col...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee portfolio health, ensuring quality and operational alignment across studies. Drive performance visibility, manage risks, and facilitate client governance while fostering...

Johnson City, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $173K *

Partner with us to drive enterprise portfolio transformation, shaping operating models and governance while enhancing organizational agility and value delivery across multiple portfolios in a dynamic...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $192K *

Unlock customer success by driving adoption, value realization, and strategic growth for enterprise clients in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across teams, create measurable outcomes, and ensur...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.