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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$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

$140K - $150K *

Drive the mobile app experience for families and school teams, overseeing product strategy, roadmap, and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and retention acr...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $175K *

Champion technical excellence in product development, guiding complex policy wording and coverage across multiple lines. Collaborate with legal and product teams to ensure compliance and consistency w...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of organizational effectiveness by leading strategies that enhance leadership capabilities, workforce readiness, and talent management. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive impact...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Create engaging learning solutions that enhance operational excellence through collaboration with SMEs and stakeholders. Utilize instructional design principles to develop effective training programs...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $121K *

Join us to support students with diverse learning needs, implementing individualized education plans and collaborating with teachers and parents to foster academic and emotional growth in a nurturing...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$68K - $113K *

Elevate business development efforts by supporting strategic initiatives, enhancing client engagement, and driving revenue growth through targeted marketing and operational excellence in a dynamic env...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Support our team by leading data reconciliation and reporting efforts, enhancing member experiences, and driving operational efficiency in pension services. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure dat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading talent and organizational development strategies. Drive engagement, retention, and leadership growth across the health system while collaborating with cross-functional team...

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize endpoint technology deployment and support across Windows and Apple environments. Drive device provisioning, application packaging, and lifecycle management to enhance workplace efficiency an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform endpoint management by enabling, deploying, and supporting modern workplace devices across Windows and Apple environments. Leverage your expertise in application packaging, device lifecycle...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your career by enabling and managing modern workplace devices across Windows and Apple environments. Leverage your expertise in endpoint provisioning, application deployment, and lifecycle...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by enabling and managing modern workplace devices across Windows and Apple environments. Leverage your technical expertise in endpoint provisioning, application deployment, and l...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $169K *

Join a team that's dedicated to nurturing young minds in our Early Head Start program. As an Infant/Toddler Teacher, you'll inspire growth and development in infants and toddlers, ensuring a supportiv...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of nursing education by leading innovative professional development initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, and evaluate high-quality learning experiences tha...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform clinician engagement and development by leveraging surgical expertise to enhance onboarding, retention, and professional growth within Surgical Assist teams, ensuring a high-quality experien...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing attorney and paralegal development through strategic training, mentoring, and performance management initiatives, ensuring professional excellence and alignme...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Drive the design and development of high-quality instructional materials for complex defense systems, collaborating with SMEs and cross-functional teams to create effective learning experiences in a d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

$110K - $130K *

Advance cutting-edge robotics by developing innovative machine learning algorithms and control systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance detection capabilities and optimize performance for e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.