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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$68K - $190K *

Empower clients in the mobile ecosystem by developing innovative applications, leading engineering teams, and enhancing collaboration across platforms to drive productivity and transactions in fast-pa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $190K *

Advance your career by leading mobile application development teams, enhancing client mobility strategies, and driving innovative solutions across platforms to boost productivity and collaboration...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $220K *

Lead mobile application development, guiding a team to create innovative solutions that enhance client productivity and collaboration across platforms, while managing architecture and deployment activ...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $190K *

Shape the future of mobile solutions by leading a team to develop innovative applications, enhancing client productivity and collaboration across platforms while driving strategic initiatives in a fas...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining mobile solutions by developing innovative applications and leading a skilled engineering team to enhance client productivity and collaboration across platforms...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $220K *

Lead the future of mobile innovation by developing applications and guiding a team of engineers. Drive productivity and collaboration through strategic solutions that empower clients in a fast-paced e...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of leadership and employee development by designing scalable programs that align with corporate strategy, enhance performance, and foster a strong internal talent pipeline across the...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead quality process transformation efforts by harmonizing QMS procedures and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to simplify workflows and ensure compliance with regulatory standar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence by harmonizing and optimizing processes across a global Quality Management System. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance, simplify documentation, and enhance oper...

Parsippany, NJRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $135K *

Empower your career by delivering exceptional customer support and technical solutions. Collaborate with partners to resolve issues, enhance integrations, and ensure a seamless experience in a dynamic...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $135K *

Drive exceptional customer experiences by providing escalated support for technology partners. Collaborate across teams to troubleshoot issues, facilitate integrations, and enhance the digital ecosyst...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $220K *

Unlock the potential of mobile technology by leading a dynamic team to develop innovative applications. Collaborate with clients and offshore teams to enhance productivity and drive transactions in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Empower global sales teams by operationalizing ongoing education initiatives, curating resources, and enhancing stakeholder communication to drive clarity and performance improvements across the organ...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Empower a high-performance sales organization by developing innovative training strategies, enhancing sales methodologies, and driving measurable performance improvements to deliver exceptional luxury...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's leading HR operations, guiding management on employee relations, and supporting strategic workforce initiatives in a hands-on role that ensures responsive HR practices aligned with...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $96K *

Shape the future of research coordination by managing daily operations, events, and communications for the Centre. Engage audiences and enhance visibility through strategic outreach and marketing init...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$115K - $146K *

Elevate leadership capabilities by developing and executing strategic programs that enhance performance, foster growth, and drive organizational success across all levels of the business...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing physician education programs that enhance scientific knowledge of cardiovascular therapies and ensure effective learning experiences for healthcare professio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $140K *

Drive the operational strategy and execution of clinical training programs, ensuring effective onboarding and continuous improvement across diverse teams. Lead a proactive team to enhance workforce re...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Champion high-quality research projects from design to delivery, managing client relationships and project execution. Collaborate with teams to generate insights and drive business growth through comp...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $150K *

Engineer renewable energy projects by identifying opportunities, negotiating assets, and navigating regulatory frameworks within a collaborative team environment, ensuring projects stay on schedule an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$235K - $255K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of co-manufacturing by developing strategic partnerships and capacity plans to support growth and innovation across diverse product categories. Lead cross-functio...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to drive innovation and enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop impactful data-dri...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock innovative data-driven solutions by developing and deploying machine learning models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive business decisions in a d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $114K *

Shape the future of organizational culture by driving strategic initiatives. As a Senior Consultant, you'll lead and execute programs, turning ideas into actionable plans while influencing stakeholder...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.