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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$84K - $126K *

Elevate workforce capabilities by leading AI adoption strategies and training initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to design effective learning solutions that enhance operational efficiency and...

Torrance, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enterprise sales, driving new business in regulated industries. Develop strategic relationships, manage complex sales cycles, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape gr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $110K *

Create impactful training solutions that enhance fleet readiness by transforming system updates and requirements into effective educational materials for Navy personnel, leveraging your expertise in s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $232K *

Shape the future of learning through ownership of our innovative learner platform. Drive engagement and retention using AI to enhance the educational journey of diverse learners while collaborating cl...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$91K - $118K *

Transform learning experiences by designing impactful programs that enhance performance. Collaborate with experts to create scalable solutions, driving measurable behavior change and ensuring quality...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $126K *

Elevate training effectiveness by designing and implementing innovative learning strategies that enhance organizational performance and support continual adaptation to industry trends and technologies...

Missouri, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinician engagement and development. This role focuses on onboarding, professional growth, and retention strategies for surgical teams, ensuring a high-quali...

Addison, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $93K *

Lead a dynamic team of Sales Support Administrators, driving sales support processes and ensuring compliance with BSI procedures. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance team performance and deliver...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Join our dynamic team to create impactful, user-centered designs for K-12 education. Collaborate with product managers and engineers to transform insights into intuitive solutions that enhance the lea...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$88K - $115K *

Unlock your potential in a pivotal integration role, ensuring customer success through seamless technical setups, collaboration across teams, and enhancement of integration performance for optimal sat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $135K *

Empower a dynamic training and enablement program in a federal health IT setting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance user adoption and learning outcomes through innovative training st...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $190K *

Innovate and optimize paid search strategies to enhance student enrollment and product adoption. Lead campaign execution, manage agency partnerships, and drive performance improvements through data an...

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

$80K - $121K *

Unlock the potential of customer learning by delivering innovative, impactful training experiences. Drive engagement through digital programs and live sessions, ensuring thousands of customers succeed...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $175K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in training development, overseeing curriculum design and delivery. Drive continuous improvement and ensure high-quality training programs that align with operational...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Discover a rewarding opportunity to drive sales growth and client partnerships through consultative selling. You'll nurture relationships and optimize L&D solutions, ensuring client success while mana...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate your career by leading market growth strategies, driving revenue, and building high-performing sales teams. Leverage market insights and analytics to identify opportunities and execute acti...

Cleveland, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Design innovative AI-enhanced learning experiences for students. Lead product strategy and delivery, collaborating across teams to translate needs into actionable products. Optimize features for engag...

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Reposted 1 week ago

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

$150K - $170K *

Drive the design and development of foundational literacy instruction for K-5, ensuring alignment with a cohesive curriculum. Shape assessment, differentiation, and usability, while leveraging researc...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $205K *

Join a team that's driving M&A success by leading financial strategy, target evaluation, and integration planning. Collaborate with senior leaders to identify opportunities and execute critical phases...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing SAP SuccessFactors configuration and analytics. You'll be the go-to expert for Employee Central, Position Management, and Compensation, ensuring system integ...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $166K *

Drive strategic financial support for US Higher Education teams, blending FP&A ownership with commercial analysis. Collaborate across functions to enhance investment decisions and optimize financial m...

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

$72K - $90K *

Lead the charge in driving organic visibility through innovative SEO and GEO strategies. Collaborate with partners to optimize both traditional search and AI answer surfaces, enhancing content retriev...

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3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's shaping early childhood policy through research and analysis. Collaborate with clients to enhance education systems while developing your expertise in management consulting and earl...

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2 weeks ago

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

$102K - $120K *

Lead high-impact proposal efforts globally, managing complex RFIs and RFPs. Drive collaboration, ensure quality, and optimize strategies for proposal submissions in a fast-paced, deadline-focused envi...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   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.