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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$75K - $117K *

Accelerate workforce development by delivering engaging learning programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to create impactful training experiences that enhance employee skills and support organizationa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $90K *

Empower colleague engagement and leadership growth by designing, implementing, and facilitating training programs that enhance service culture and operational performance across the organization, ensu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$60K - $99K *

Drive impactful professional development in Mathematics for K-8 educators. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance classroom learning and ensure equity. Engage in dynamic environments while s...

New York, USRemote

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

$60K - $99K *

Join us to empower educators and enhance K-8 math instruction through targeted professional development and collaborative support, making a lasting impact on student learning and equity in classrooms...

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

$75K - $117K *

Drive impactful learning initiatives by facilitating engaging training programs that enhance workforce capabilities and foster employee growth across diverse roles and functions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $88K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis, driving budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across diverse funding streams. Collaborate with leadership to enhance financial performance and suppo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$75K - $117K *

Empower the workforce by delivering impactful learning programs that enhance employee capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to create engaging training experiences, adapting to diverse learning...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing impactful learning experiences for sales professionals. Collaborate with global leaders and experts to enhance performance and drive business results through...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Design innovative learning experiences that engage and empower associates. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions using modern technology and st...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$81K - $129K *

Lead the charge in operational oversight of HIMS coding data quality, guiding coder education activities to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement in data management across acute care...

Wilmington, DERemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $132K *

Champion innovative instructional design initiatives to transform complex technical topics into engaging learning experiences, enhancing user mastery of advanced technologies through strategic curricu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $132K *

Shape the future of learning by developing engaging technical training programs. Collaborate with experts to create innovative courses that empower users and promote mastery of advanced technologies t...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $132K *

Elevate learning experiences by transforming complex concepts into engaging, effective training programs. Collaborate with experts to design courses that empower users in mastering advanced technologi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Empower the Talent Development team by designing infrastructure and managing operations. Collaborate with specialists to enhance internal programs, streamline processes, and evaluate impact, ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $153K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on building AI-enabled data platforms. Collaborate across engineering and product teams to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance clinical...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Reimagine workflows by transforming processes and architecting innovative operating models. Collaborate across teams to eliminate inefficiencies, implement AI-driven solutions, and drive high-impact c...

4 days ago

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

$85K - $92K *

Advance your career by taking ownership of a vital leadership role. Collaborate with the Center Director to oversee daily operations, ensure compliance, guide educational programming, and nurture rela...

3 weeks ago

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

$66K - $100K *

Optimize educational program delivery by managing logistics, enhancing efficiency, and automating processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of training and certification in...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$66K - $100K *

Drive the execution of educational programs by managing logistics, enhancing processes, and automating tasks to ensure efficient delivery of learning experiences while collaborating with stakeholders...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$126K - $136K *

Transform application deployment processes by managing, automating, and optimizing releases across environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability, scalability, and efficie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $110K *

Innovate training solutions by developing and refining curriculum for CANES and C4I modernization. Collaborate with teams to ensure Sailors receive effective instruction aligned with fleet standards...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $130K *

Join our team to drive sales growth by cultivating leads and executing sales strategies for innovative SaaS solutions, enhancing learning and development across enterprise organizations...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Business Development Specialist, driving strategic initiatives to enhance client relationships and brand visibility in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Collaborate wit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of business development by driving strategic initiatives that enhance client relationships and elevate brand visibility. Collaborate with a dynamic team to manage marketing efforts an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Engage stakeholders by driving strategic marketing initiatives that enhance client relationships and elevate brand visibility within the energy and infrastructure sectors, ensuring alignment with grow...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.