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 *

Accelerate your career by leading learning strategy and development across multiple sites in healthcare, creating measurable learning outcomes and fostering a high-performing team while driving contin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $135K *

Innovate the future of enterprise systems by architecting cloud-native solutions, integrating AI/ML capabilities, and providing technical leadership across projects. Drive engineering standards and op...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead the enterprise data and analytics strategy, driving data-driven decision-making and governance. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage a diverse team, and implement innovative solutions...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $135K *

Optimize business operations by providing strategic project support to senior leadership, enhancing recruitment processes, and analyzing market data to drive informed decision-making and improve captu...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $166K *

Transform the executive hiring landscape by leading high-stakes searches for senior leadership roles. Collaborate with executives to define talent strategies, build diverse pipelines, and ensure a res...

Massachusetts, USRemote

4 days ago

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

$106K - $142K *

Elevate organizational capability by leading change management and people programs. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to implement effective strategies that enhance employee experience and driv...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$215K - $240K *

Lead the development of innovative strategies that align organizational goals with market opportunities. Collaborate cross-functionally to prioritize initiatives, enhance portfolio health, and drive g...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing secure, reliable software solutions. Collaborate with colleagues to create applications and APIs that enhance operational efficiency and data integrity acros...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $127K *

Optimize global equity compensation plans, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Engage with executives and employees to resolve issues, lead record-keeping, and prepare audit reports. Drive international...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by managing complex software projects, ensuring timely delivery across all stages of the lifecycle, while delivering innovative solutions to support the Department's critical...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive exceptional coach development by creating scalable training systems, evaluating coaching quality, and providing ongoing support. Partner closely with leadership to translate methodologies into i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $123K *

Elevate provider engagement by coordinating initiatives that strengthen relationships with stakeholders. Monitor projects, ensure compliance, and support cross-functional teams to enhance performance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Discover innovative strategies to attract top talent in competitive markets. Collaborate with leadership to design and execute a data-driven talent acquisition engine that transforms hiring into a com...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $85K *

Oversee multiple early education facilities, ensuring compliance, staff management, and parental engagement while fostering a nurturing environment for children’s growth and development...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $85K *

Shape the future of early childhood education by leading multiple locations, ensuring compliance, fostering staff development, and enhancing parental engagement in a dynamic environment focused on gro...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $200K *

Drive the future of educational technology by leading a talented team to develop seamless integrations for school districts, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency in a dynamic, mission...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$115K - $140K *

Lead the Autism & Diagnostic Assessment team, conducting evaluations and mentoring clinicians. Drive program development and transition into an Associate Director role as operations expand, ensuring h...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K - $140K *

Elevate clinical standards by leading autism assessments and mentoring a team. Drive program development and community partnerships while transitioning into an Associate Director role as operations ex...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K - $140K *

Champion the growth of our Autism & Diagnostic Assessment team, leading clinical evaluations and mentoring pre-licensed clinicians. This role offers a clear path to leadership as you enhance services...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K - $140K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional autism assessments while mentoring a dynamic team. This role offers a pathway to leadership, focusing on clinical excellence and community collaboration to en...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Solve complex substation challenges by expertly testing and commissioning protection systems. Your hands-on experience will be key to ensuring safe, efficient energization and compliance with industry...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Transform data into insights by building scalable BI solutions that empower analytics teams and drive high-performance data processing. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver impactful solut...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Drive the development of innovative educational products by collaborating with engineers to build robust back-end systems and user interfaces, ensuring high-quality software delivery through effective...

Yesterday

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

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of advanced battery systems as a Systems Engineer, leading innovative designs and integrations. Drive the end-to-end engineering process, ensuring robust architectures and compliance...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$67K - $136K *

Drive innovation by optimizing cloud infrastructure and delivery automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable platforms for financial services clients, ensuring se...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.