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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$75K - $86K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing behavioral support for individuals with developmental disabilities. Lead and supervise Behavior Intervention Specialists while implementing effective interven...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities, managing leads, and closing sales in digital marketing. Collaborate with teams to ensure client satisfaction and maintain industry knowledge to...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $121K *

Optimize the release management of finished goods, ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards while leading a team to address non-conformance and enhance quality assurance processes...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing utility-scale energy storage projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution, maintain project documentation, and drive successful outcomes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $83K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of global risk management. Engage clients, analyze data, and provide tailored strategies that enhance their risk programs while navigating diverse international ch...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $144K *

Grow your career with a mission-driven role leveraging AI/ML to transform large-scale telecommunications datasets into actionable intelligence, while developing innovative analytical prototypes and sc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $144K *

Unlock potential by merging data science and advanced intelligence techniques. In this key role, you will harness AI/ML, manage large datasets, and create impactful data-driven insights to enhance ope...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $225K *

Contribute to advanced machine learning solutions for dynamic robotics tasks, enhancing Dexterity's technology foundations through innovative approaches in perception and decision-making for real-time...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $140K *

Join us to leverage your expertise in HEOR methodologies, driving project delivery and client engagement. Collaborate with teams to develop innovative solutions while mentoring junior staff and partic...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $197K *

Empower business leaders by designing impactful leadership and organizational effectiveness strategies, while enhancing talent management initiatives that drive performance and readiness in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $197K *

Drive organizational effectiveness by partnering with leaders to enhance talent capabilities, cultivate leadership strength, and foster workforce readiness in a dynamic business environment, ensuring...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's modernizing technology for global financial markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance applications, define product requirements, and drive cloud transformation ini...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $160K *

Join a team that empowers security solutions through technical analysis, system design, and robust implementation. Lead the charge in safeguarding IT infrastructure while ensuring quality in product d...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion enterprise-wide AI transformation by leading client engagements, advising C-suite executives, and shaping strategic direction for innovative digital solutions that drive measurable value and...

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

$80K - $95K *

Make your mark at a pivotal role leading enterprise initiatives that drive growth and operational excellence across multiple brands, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans and measurab...

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4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to stabilizing complex IT incidents and enhancing system reliability. Leverage your expertise in server, network, and application support to mentor others and drive improv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Unlock potential by driving Agile delivery across teams, enhancing flow, transparency, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish effective practices and metrics, ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $201K *

Lead the charge in developing next-gen AI solutions for marketing and field engagement, enhancing commercial strategies while driving innovation and adoption of AI capabilities across the US Pharmaceu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $175K *

Accelerate progress at Kira by building operational infrastructure, managing compliance, and enhancing financial planning. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure effective systems and processes as t...

2 weeks ago

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

$250K - $300K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $165K *

Shape the future of HR by leading a dynamic team in a hybrid role focused on compliance, compensation, and employee relations for a federal IT contractor. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategi...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $170K *

Innovate data solutions that empower decision-making across teams. As a key member of the engineering team, you'll design and maintain data products, ensuring quality and accessibility for analytics a...

1 week ago

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

$60K - $140K *

Unlock potential by managing data governance across global operations, ensuring data quality and consistency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting and analytics, shaping the fo...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $156K *

Contribute to the development and execution of global HR data governance and management, leading initiatives to enhance data quality, integrity, and compliance across various platforms and stakeholder...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$66K - $110K *

Join the Talent Acquisition team to support campus hiring efforts, coordinate recruiting activities, and enhance candidate experiences while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve hiring goals acr...

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  •   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.