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 *

Engage in innovative system integration solutions, designing seamless workflows between Oracle and warehouse systems while ensuring data quality and synchronization. Collaborate and lead processes to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $121K *

Drive community engagement by leading co-curricular learning programs. Oversee strategic planning, program development, and evaluation while fostering partnerships and promoting student involvement in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

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

$94K - $104K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic projects that transform university operations. Manage complex initiatives, engage stakeholders, and drive process improvements while ensuring timely delivery a...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

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

$80K - $100K *

Unlock your potential by driving business growth through strategic partnerships in real estate. You'll manage high-volume pipelines, develop territory strategies, and nurture key relationships, while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$104K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing equity and anti-racism initiatives through strategic leadership, community engagement, and capacity building. Drive transformative change within institutional frameworks w...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

Today

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

$145K - $193K *

Lead a dynamic team of technical experts to design and deliver innovative consulting services and educational programs, ensuring alignment with evolving product strategies and maintaining high standar...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $193K *

Lead a dynamic team of Portfolio Architects to design and deliver innovative consulting services and educational programs, ensuring alignment with evolving product strategies and maintaining high tech...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $193K *

Lead and optimize a team of technical experts to design consulting services and educational programs, ensuring alignment with evolving product strategies while maintaining high standards in service de...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of merchant partnerships by driving strategic acquisitions and optimizing account growth. Leverage your expertise in B2B sales to negotiate high-value deals and enhance operational pe...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role focused on expanding market share through innovative business development and strategic client engagement, ensuring exceptional account management and sales growt...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $96K *

Drive the advancement of online education by leading program planning, assessment, and development initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program quality and relevance, ensuring alignme...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining substance use prevention through strategic project management and technical support for FDA initiatives in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, ensuring timely completion o...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform partner growth strategies by leading innovative referral programs, enhancing partner experiences, and driving collaboration across teams to maximize referral opportunities and business impac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Engage in strategic leadership to enhance partner referral programs, driving growth and collaboration across channels. Shape experiences that build partner confidence and optimize referral opportuniti...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Create and lead innovative partner referral strategies to enhance growth and engagement across diverse partner channels, ensuring a differentiated experience that drives referrals and strengthens rela...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape your career by leading partner referral strategies that enhance growth and engagement across diverse channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful programs and elevate par...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of partner growth by leading strategic initiatives that enhance referral programs, strengthen partner experiences, and drive collaboration across teams to maximize business impact and...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$60K - $99K *

Engage with educators and district leaders to deliver impactful professional development, driving effective implementation of ELA instructional strategies across K-8 classrooms. Collaborate dynamicall...

4 weeks ago

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

$60K - $99K *

Elevate educational outcomes by delivering targeted professional development, inspiring collaboration with educators, and fostering impactful classroom implementations across diverse districts...

West Virginia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$78K - $121K *

Pioneer high-quality early childhood education by leading curriculum implementation and staff development initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness and ensure complia...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$109K - $147K *

Lead complex organizational effectiveness initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to diagnose needs and design impactful solutions that enhance performance and drive business success across the e...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading a multi-institution initiative for learning recognition, overseeing strategic frameworks, project execution, and faculty engagement to align academic credit recommendations...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead impactful youth development programs by overseeing operations, staff training, and community engagement. Collaborate with leaders to enhance program quality and ensure compliance with health and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying AI solutions and data products, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance intelligent workflows and data-driven decision-making across a dynamic ecosystem...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $114K *

Create impactful learning solutions that enhance employee capabilities and performance. Collaborate with leaders and colleagues to develop effective training programs aligned with business objectives...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.