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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$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative healthcare research by leading complex evaluations and business development initiatives, fostering collaboration among diverse experts to enhance Medicare and Medicaid services and...

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2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving technical integration and validation for Ambient AI Scribe initiatives. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance workflows, troubleshoot issues, and ensure operational re...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $110K *

Analyze healthcare informatics operations and EHR workflows to identify improvements. Collaborate with SMEs to enhance user support, training, and adoption strategies, ensuring effective program imple...

Arlington, VARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful K-12 ELA instruction by leading strategic planning, coaching educators, and developing materials to elevate teaching practices and close opportunity gaps across diverse school partners...

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

$116K - $207K *

Lead and manage mid to large Workday deployments, resolving complex issues while enhancing methodologies. Guide teams, ensure project success, and support executive expectations through effective comm...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence by managing the leadership team's cadence, metrics, and contract operations. This hands-on role blends business judgment with execution, ensuring alignment and efficiency...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Partner with us to drive innovative go-to-market strategies with top tech platforms, generating pipeline and enhancing collaboration between sales teams to accelerate revenue opportunities. Elevate yo...

Palo Alto, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $168K *

Lead the charge in shaping and executing product strategy for B2B learning solutions, driving innovation and market impact while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality produ...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K *

Unlock potential by driving targeted outreach and generating qualified leads. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams in a dynamic remote environment, contributing to pipeline growth and revenue im...

Atlanta, GARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower project success by managing financial coordination, stakeholder relationships, and full-lifecycle oversight. Drive effective communication and risk management while adapting to changing priori...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic growth by managing client accounts and expanding market share. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and ensure client satisfaction while mentoring team members...

Arizona, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$143K - $179K *

Shape and lead client implementations for a cutting-edge trading platform, guiding asset and wealth managers through system configuration and go-live processes while ensuring client satisfaction and p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Deliver strategic business growth by securing new partnerships and maximizing revenue. Cultivate executive relationships in complex environments, driving tailored safety solutions that resonate with c...

Frederick, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $145K *

Innovate solutions as a Senior ServiceNow Developer by delivering complex platform engineering support, enhancing integrations, and improving automation. Collaborate on enterprise-level applications w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $145K *

Drive client success and retention by leading a team of managers to ensure exceptional service and satisfaction while leveraging data-driven insights and proactive strategies for account management im...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $126K *

Join a team that drives quality improvement initiatives in healthcare, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Lead complex projects, assess program effectiveness, and collaborate to enhance he...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $160K *

Transform HR data analytics by leveraging advanced Excel and Power BI skills. Drive reporting automation and process optimization to enhance efficiency and accuracy in a remote, project-based environm...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of software development by architecting multi-agent systems and automation frameworks. Join a diverse team dedicated to pioneering cutting-edge AI applications in a collaborative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Elevate customer experiences by designing and optimizing AI agent journeys. Collaborate across teams to enhance service processes, ensuring accurate, secure, and autonomous problem resolution while dr...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Execute project development and implementation, managing budgets, schedules, and vendor tasks while ensuring quality standards and fostering collaboration across teams and clients...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform global partner strategies to drive revenue and market share through innovative go-to-market models, collaborating with key stakeholders to establish impactful partnerships and optimize sales...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Design and optimize evaluation systems for AI agents, enhancing performance and quality through innovative metrics and benchmarks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure agents meet user ne...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$206K - $269K *

Transform the future of machine learning solutions, driving revenue and user engagement. Lead cross-functional teams to develop and deploy advanced forecasting algorithms, enhancing business decision...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $122K *

Join a team that crafts innovative commerce and digital strategies for premium clients across various major retail platforms, enhancing their market performance and driving impactful results through c...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in evolving our marketing technology landscape and AI applications using a mature data platform. Drive automation across teams while ensuring code quality and data governance in this s...

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  •   5 - 7 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.