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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$80K - $110K *

Advance client partnerships by managing strategic initiatives, driving engagement, and optimizing healthcare solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance service delivery and achieve clinical...

Missouri, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform legacy systems into modern applications, leveraging your expertise in IBMi and collaborating with international teams to meet diverse client needs. Drive innovation and excellence in system...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Shape and drive the growth of Empower's Field Sales Program by recruiting, training, and managing sales contractors in new markets, while optimizing processes and ensuring effective team workflows for...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $135K *

Transform healthcare by developing cloud-native solutions that enhance radiology workflows. As a Senior Software Developer, you'll lead full-stack projects on AWS, ensuring quality and security while...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $93K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving sales and enhancing customer relationships in the veterinary sector. Utilize innovative strategies and digital tools to maximize performance and deliver excepti...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $193K *

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Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $103K *

Drive business growth by engaging financial advisors through strategic outreach. Build strong relationships and deliver innovative insurance solutions while leveraging a proprietary training program f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $157K *

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Ohio, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $233K *

Lead the charge in executing complex government development programs that ensure reliable, secure, and resilient connectivity solutions across various domains, meeting critical mission objectives with...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $95K *

Lead customer enablement for North America OEM accounts, ensuring satisfaction and operational excellence. Oversee issue resolution, process improvements, and cross-team collaboration to drive revenue...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock a transformative mobile member experience by designing intuitive, user-centered interactions across healthcare touchpoints and innovating with AI to support user engagement and care delivery...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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Vienna, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

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Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

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

$139K - $170K *

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $140K *

Drive innovation by building full-stack solutions on AWS and Azure. Collaborate closely with business users to ensure quality and alignment with design direction, while enhancing your skills in a dyna...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $170K *

Partner with us to design and build high-performance data solutions, translating complex logic into scalable models and pipelines. Collaborate across teams to improve data quality and adopt innovative...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $120K *

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California, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate customer success by managing enterprise accounts, driving onboarding, and ensuring long-term satisfaction. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver value, mitigate risks, and identify grow...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Analyze complex data challenges by engaging in all project phases, from strategy to implementation. Collaborate with teams to enhance methodologies and drive client success while contributing to busin...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of a data catalog for AI consumption, ensuring quality and accessibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to onboard domains, manage readiness assessments, and drive align...

Utah, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and implement robust disaster recovery solutions for enterprise DevOps, ensuring critical infrastructure recoverability. Oversee Jenkins, Bitbucket, and JFrog Artifactory environments while e...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$65K - $120K *

Grow your sales career by prospecting and developing client relationships. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities and drive revenue, while exemplifying the brand and contributing to future g...

Conroe, TXRemote

3 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.