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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Join us to lead a clinical team as a BCBA, guiding treatment, mentoring RBTs, and enhancing care quality. Enjoy protected clinical time and operational support to focus on team development and learner...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's driving growth by generating $10M in annual contract value through strategic sales and client engagement. Collaborate with C-level executives to close high-value outsourcing deals a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $194K *

Unlock potential by transforming workforce processes through design, re-engineering, and technology. Lead initiatives that drive efficiency and improve employee and manager experiences globally...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Drive business growth by leveraging industry expertise and relationships to acquire new clients in the manufacturing sector. Collaborate with teams to develop strategic sales plans and enhance client...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Join us to design and optimize distributed training systems across thousands of GPUs, enhancing model performance and scalability for innovative research while focusing on stability and resource effic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Drive organizational effectiveness by partnering with leaders to shape talent development, performance management, and career architecture. Utilize data insights to create scalable solutions that enha...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $158K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

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

$100K - $120K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $200K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $125K *

Transform our Care Team operations by leading workforce planning and strategy. Collaborate across departments to optimize resource allocation while ensuring quality care delivery as we scale effective...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Transform your career by designing and delivering complex full-stack solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. Collaborate with teams to enhance engineering quality and lead technical initiative...

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

$64K - $100K *

Join our team to support critical risk management by conducting research, analyzing conflicts, and generating reports for lateral candidate onboarding. Collaborate with professionals to resolve confli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive partner enablement programs and activate teams at scale to boost revenue. Collaborate across departments to enhance training effectiveness, facilitate partner interactions, and streamline conten...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $96K *

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

$104K - $106K *

Develop and implement individualized education programs for elementary students with autism, utilizing evidence-based strategies to foster academic and social growth in a supportive, collaborative env...

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

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise pipeline generation through innovative, multi-channel strategies. Collaborate with sales teams to drive upsell and cross-sell initiatives while supporting federal campaigns. Own t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $232K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex workflows into user-friendly digital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct research, design interactions, and enhance user experiences fr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $232K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $232K *

Join a team that's redefining digital product experiences through user-centered design. In this senior role, you'll lead research and design efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to creat...

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  •   8 - 10 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.