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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$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's transforming workforce development through precise documentation, skills tracking, and compliance. You'll ensure timely training and certification, enabling seamless operations acro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee and drive complex projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage resources, and foster continuous improvement while mentoring o...

5 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive product development for the EDGE certification software, enhancing user experience through effective IT management and collaboration with global teams while ensuring quality service for users in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $137K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of social innovation through leadership, strategic partnerships, and research excellence. Drive impactful projects while managing operations and fostering collabo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Deliver essential career counseling and job search support to students and alumni, while fostering employer relations and internship opportunities to enhance career readiness within the Jack Welch Col...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$120K - $135K *

Lead a team of instructional designers to create high-quality learning products, ensuring alignment with client objectives. Manage multiple projects, oversee quality assurance, and drive strategic ini...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $145K *

Bring your expertise to support a neurodivergent child’s education and development. Design individualized curricula, foster emotional regulation, and collaborate with family and specialists in a nurtu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $140K *

Join a team that supports new senior living communities from planning to opening. Leverage your experience in operations, leadership, and regulatory compliance to ensure successful community launches...

3 weeks ago

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

$105K - $120K *

Transform the learning landscape by designing and delivering innovative technology training for legal professionals, enhancing their efficiency and adaptability in using advanced legal tools and syste...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Develop and deliver engaging training materials and sessions, enhancing customer understanding of product offerings while collaborating with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement and effec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee a dynamic outbound calling team focused on enhancing provider engagement. Drive metrics, improve processes, and ensure timely responses to prior authorization requests, directly impacting pati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving growth by leading and developing a high-performing sales team. You'll coach talent, refine strategies, and ensure alignment across sales processes to maximize revenue and fo...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of enterprise learning by driving growth and client transformation. Collaborate with leadership and teams to generate demand, develop solutions, and build strategic partnerships that...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Unlock the potential of our digital workplace by empowering colleagues with training programs and guidance on AI-driven productivity tools and applications, ensuring effective collaboration and enhanc...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

Transform the workplace experience by enabling colleagues to leverage technology and AI tools. Collaborate across teams to develop training programs, create valuable resources, and enhance productivit...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate early childhood education by leading effective systems and curricula, ensuring children meet developmental milestones. Drive quality learning environments and support families for successful t...

2 weeks ago

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

$98K - $152K *

Accelerate your career by managing the full recruitment lifecycle, partnering with leaders to develop talent strategies, and driving diverse talent acquisition for critical product roles in a dynamic...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $152K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by managing the full recruitment lifecycle, partnering with leaders to develop effective talent strategies, and building diverse pipelines for critical product r...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $155K *

Shape the future of K-12 education by leading impactful consulting projects. Engage with state and district leaders, leveraging quantitative analysis and strategic insights to drive resource allocatio...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower plant operators globally by developing and delivering tailored training programs on Siemens Energy equipment, ensuring operational excellence and safety through hands-on instruction and mentor...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $89K *

Grow your career with us as you lead staff development initiatives, ensuring compliance with educational standards while fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement in a supportive heal...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $105K *

Champion a culture of learning by leading staff development initiatives, ensuring compliance and competency in training programs, and fostering professional growth to enhance resident care and staff s...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform learning experiences by leading end-to-end execution, ensuring seamless delivery and alignment among stakeholders. Leverage insights to enhance program quality and foster collaboration acros...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$91K - $156K *

Partner with us to develop and implement training strategies that enhance workforce capabilities, ensuring operational excellence and safety. Play a key role in onboarding, skill gap analysis, and con...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Develop and implement innovative training programs that enhance employee capabilities, drive performance, and support career growth. Collaborate with leaders to identify skill gaps and create effectiv...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.