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 *

Accelerate progress at driving strategic M&A initiatives by managing deal execution, from financial modeling to synergy analysis, while collaborating with senior leadership and ensuring organized proc...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $185K *

Champion client engagement success by overseeing RWD project delivery, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining strategic communication across teams to foster long-term client satisfaction and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $114K *

Lead the charge in recruiting top talent for Manufacturing Science and Quality roles. Manage the full recruitment cycle, ensuring a seamless candidate experience while leveraging data-driven insights...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$113K - $139K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the commercial construction sector by leveraging your sales expertise and collaborating with innovative professionals to exceed sales quotas and enhance customer r...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $264K *

Contribute to a dynamic legal team by advising on employment law and contracts. This remote role requires independent judgment and offers a chance to engage with diverse legal issues in a collaborativ...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading complex data center projects, ensuring seamless coordination, budget management, and innovative design implementation while collaborating with diverse cross-functional t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$102K - $190K *

Advance Strategic Portfolio Management processes, aligning initiatives with goals, optimizing efficiency, and driving data-based decisions. Engage cross-functional teams to enhance governance, achieve...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of strategy and operations, driving high-performance marketing systems and data governance. You'll partner closely with executive leadership to optimize revenue...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive enterprise remediation initiatives for cryptographic assets, coordinating with cross-functional teams to enhance security compliance and reduce risks in a complex technology environment. Lead ef...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Innovate solutions in software development, driving impactful changes across applications and frameworks. Lead initiatives to enhance functionality, ensure quality, and optimize performance in e-comme...

Indiana, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $155K *

Champion product innovation by managing software initiatives that enhance internal communication and streamline operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions and d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$93K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maximizing customer success by forging strategic relationships and delivering measurable business value. Drive retention and expansion for mid-market customers while co...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $126K *

Elevate your career by driving growth in the cardiovascular ASC market. Engage with executive stakeholders, develop strategic account plans, and orchestrate complex opportunities to enhance healthcare...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$56K - $114K *

Drive the development and support of applications and systems, ensuring quality and performance through coding, testing, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with teams to enhance software solutions and m...

Lansing, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $248K *

Lead enterprise-scale operations for cloud services, ensuring performance and customer satisfaction. Drive a multidisciplinary team, manage service transitions, and leverage data-driven metrics to enh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of product strategy and execution, driving innovation in code transformation across diverse technical domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions for...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Empower data-driven decision-making by developing and enhancing Power BI dashboards and reports. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-friendly solutions that consolidate data from mu...

Georgia, USRemote

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive business growth by leading end-to-end capture efforts in cybersecurity and intelligence sectors. Engage customers, shape strategies, and close deals while owning the full lifecycle of opportunit...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $167K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, ensuring high-quality data for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis efficiency and support...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead and develop engineering teams focused on clinical data integration and insights. Drive the direction of data pipelines and ensure impactful, equitable health outcomes through effective collaborat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, where you'll design and maintain data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark. Your work will enhance data analysis efficiency, impacting industries and driving cu...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion scalable deal operations by leading the Global Deal Desk, optimizing complex agreements across sales, finance, and legal. Drive AI integration to enhance workflows and ensure compliance while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $156K *

Shape the future of client engagement by leading strategic implementations, fostering collaboration, and driving operational excellence in the healthcare payor industry. Your expertise will ensure suc...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $110K *

Transform risk management practices by conducting trade surveillance and compliance reviews, collaborating with teams to mitigate potential risks, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards in a d...

Springfield, MARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion the execution of facility capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with educational policies while coordinating with stakeholders to minimize disruption and maintain project schedule...

Cary, NCRemote

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

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.