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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$64K - $103K *

Make your mark at the forefront of market research, driving client engagement and tackling new business in the Professional and Financial Services sectors across North America. Leverage sales strategi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $117K *

Accelerate your career by designing data strategies that enhance decision-making and innovation in healthcare. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into actionable insight...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to innovative e-Learning solutions by designing engaging courseware that enhances adult learning experiences. Collaborate with experts to create effective training materials using the ADDIE...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and develop a high-performing team of Sales Development Representatives, driving pipeline generation and revenue growth through effective coaching, performance management, and strategic alignme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the success of a remote Sales Development team, enhancing pipeline generation and revenue growth through effective management, coaching, and performance accountability while fostering a high-per...

Arlington, VARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Analyze and optimize deep learning models for computer vision tasks. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to develop innovative AI solutions, from data acquisition to deployment, impacting real-wor...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $175K *

Join us to design impactful training for law enforcement and financial institutions. Leverage AI to create accurate, assessment-backed courses and certifications that empower learners to combat crypto...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and lead strategic consulting projects, guiding teams to deliver innovative solutions for clients. Cultivate relationships, synthesize insights, and present findings to senior management, drivi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $142K *

Join us to lead and inspire a dynamic sales team, driving growth and market expansion while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability across North America...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $142K *

Develop and execute effective sales strategies while leading a high-performing team across North America, fostering a culture of accountability and success to drive revenue growth and strengthen clien...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform sales training by developing and implementing innovative programs for new Territory Managers, enhancing performance through strategic collaboration and continuous evaluation to achieve corpo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to expanding healthcare partnerships and driving referrals. Leverage your sales expertise to build relationships with hospitals and community partners, enhancing patient a...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming workforce strategies for major capital projects. Drive client engagements, optimize sourcing strategies, and deliver actionable insights to enhance workforce planning i...

Markham, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $123K *

Champion the delivery of exceptional patient care as an RN, leveraging your experience to assess needs, develop plans, and collaborate with a diverse healthcare team in a supportive environment dedica...

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

$74K - $123K *

Accelerate progress at unlocking patient care excellence through innovative nursing practices. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, provide tailored education, and ensure high-quality service in...

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

$86K - $110K *

Unlock potential by guiding youth through job readiness training and career exploration. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop impactful curricula and internship opportunities, ensuring participan...

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

$105K - $150K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Agile team to develop enterprise applications. Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to enhance coding efficiency and contribute to innovative software solutions that dr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower nursing education by managing clinical experiences, ensuring compliance, and enhancing quality. Collaborate with faculty and clinical sites to optimize student learning outcomes and support co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion talent development by optimizing organizational structure and driving performance. Collaborate with HR leaders to assess needs, design impactful interventions, measure outcomes, and enhance w...

Miami Lakes, FLRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of talent development by leading organization design and enhancing workforce capabilities. Collaborate with senior leaders to optimize organizational structure and drive performance i...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of aerospace by managing complex flight test projects, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, and budget. Drive risk mitigation and enhance orga...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of analytics engineering by leading teams to transform data into trusted, reusable analytical products. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure scalable, cloud-ready solu...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to diagnose and solve real-world problems for defense units, designing deployment plans that leverage advanced AI capabilities. Manage accounts from initial contact through deploym...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Grow your career with a strategic role driving enterprise client deployments. Own post-sales outcomes, convert pilots to long-term contracts, and identify expansion opportunities while collaborating w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining client engagement by driving enterprise deployments, converting pilots into long-term contracts, and expanding use cases. Collaborate with Fortune 500 companies to achiev...

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  •   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.