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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$125K - $155K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on designing and implementing scalable systems. Collaborate on complex projects, mentor peers, and drive technical excellence while contributing to impactf...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $103K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $165K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $199K *

Champion the deployment and optimization of GPU-accelerated HPC systems, collaborating with clients to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions. Leverage your expertise in performance tuning and benchmarking...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $199K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $109K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $200K *

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

$116K - $151K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $161K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing scalable data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into actionable insights, ensuring high standards of quality...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining customer success by leading and mentoring CSMs. Drive scalable strategies for enterprise clients while optimizing their experience and outcomes as we grow and enhance our...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the transformation of our Workday platform, ensuring seamless operations and strategic enhancements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and drive impactful org...

Charlotte, NCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing our Workday platform, ensuring seamless operations and strategic enhancements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful changes and support over 2,000 u...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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

$80K - $110K *

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

$90K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $145K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Unlock the potential of our partner ecosystem by designing and delivering impactful enablement programs that elevate partner performance through engaging, high-quality training experiences...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $148K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of discovery operations by leveraging your legal expertise and leadership skills to enhance service delivery and team performance, ensuring top-quality results and efficient workflows...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $155K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to manage complex risk reviews, ensuring compliant product launches. Leverage program management expertise to optimize processes and build trust with stakeholders th...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of server hardware validation. As a Lead Software Test Development Engineer, you'll design and develop test systems, ensuring quality and reliability in large-sca...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $193K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering excellence by leading high-performing teams in building and modernizing enterprise applications. Drive technical strategy, foster innovation, and ens...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $273K *

Innovate advanced people analytics strategies to uncover insights, drive workforce solutions, and enhance employee experience. Lead complex analyses, translating business challenges into actionable fr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $106K *

Analyze and optimize Amazon DSP and paid search campaigns to drive results across Retail Media. Leverage data insights to enhance performance, ensuring KPI excellence while managing fast-paced, multif...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.