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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$200K - $350K *

Transform actuarial services by validating third-party data, establishing loss assumptions, and independently reserving gross/ceded/net. Lead technical support for the Reserve Committee while enhancin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

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

$117K - $195K *

Champion the development and execution of data stewardship training programs to enhance organizational data quality and governance skills while collaborating with domain experts to address skill gaps...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $200K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

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$102K - $147K *

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$83K - $95K *

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

$114K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $185K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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

$120K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $310K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$99K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $170K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee IT operations, user lifecycle management, and security for a growing organization. This hands-on role allows you to set standards and processes while serving as the...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.