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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$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by supporting diverse brands in HR strategy and employee relations. Play a key role in performance management, workforce planning, and talent development while ensuring every brand...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$69K - $92K *

Empower product innovation by developing and testing pastry items, ensuring quality and market alignment. Collaborate with a Food Technologist to create prototypes and analyze data, driving culinary c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing complex IT projects, ensuring timely completion and customer satisfaction through data analysis and effective communication across teams...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $115K *

Drive impactful projects across teams, ensuring timely execution and quality outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to address analytic challenges and implement sustainable solutions, enhancing opera...

4 days ago

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

$90K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic HR partner, enhancing leadership, engagement, and performance across operations. Collaborate with various HR functions to implement effective people strategies that...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex data center projects, overseeing trades from engineering to handover. Ensure quality, cost, and schedule adherence while fostering collaboration among teams and sta...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$199K - $240K *

Champion the advancement of HR technology and analytics, leading enterprise-wide initiatives to enhance workforce insights and data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with senior leaders to implement...

5 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive client success by managing strategic initiatives and relationships, ensuring revenue growth and satisfaction across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innova...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Transform data into actionable insights as a Data Engineer for AI & ML. Drive innovative projects, design scalable architectures, and engage with stakeholders to enhance federal mission capabilities w...

Mc Lean, VARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform the employee experience by providing essential HR support throughout the employee lifecycle. Drive onboarding, compliance, and process improvements while fostering a collaborative environmen...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $119K *

Transform operations by leading innovative manufacturing projects, enhancing efficiency, and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to implement new processes and technologies, ensur...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $119K *

Contribute to innovative manufacturing processes by leading project management, enhancing efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

North York, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Join us in shaping the future of public and institutional design, leading innovative projects and teams nationwide. Collaborate across markets to deliver sustainable solutions and enhance human experi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $141K *

Drive impactful data engineering solutions by leveraging AI and LLM technologies. Collaborate with clients to build scalable data pipelines and applications, translating complex data into actionable i...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $141K *

Champion data-driven solutions by leading complex data engineering and AI projects. Collaborate with clients to optimize data strategies, build scalable infrastructures, and deliver impactful analytic...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $176K *

Empower organizational success by providing strategic HR support, enhancing employee relations, and driving talent acquisition for a diverse client group. Collaborate with management to optimize HR pr...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in transforming HR strategies while overseeing talent acquisition, onboarding, and compliance to support scaling from 100 to 300+ employees, ensuring alignment with company values and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $165K *

Empower growth by leading the HR function, driving talent acquisition, onboarding, and culture. Take charge in a dynamic role to elevate the company as it scales and integrates new teams, ensuring com...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate global testing and validation standards by leading cross-regional teams, ensuring compliance and quality across all product development phases, and driving strategic initiatives for enhanced t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$158K - $208K *

Innovate the future of our enterprise SaaS platform by defining product strategy, driving customer value, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and achieve growth o...

Waterloo, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovation in applied AI by creating robust machine learning systems. Tackle complex, real-world problems for institutions, ensuring high accuracy and reliability while navigating uncharted terr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Elevate institutional intelligence by transforming complex AI models into reliable, production-ready systems that drive real-world decisions. Tackle multifaceted challenges where ambiguity and legacy...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation and efficiency in portfolio management for the Intelligence Community. Leverage extensive program management expertise to establish processes that accelerate capability delivery and e...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $152K *

Accelerate your impact as a Manager in Analytics & Information Systems, leading high-quality analytics solutions and enhancing digital health tools. Collaborate across teams to support clinical care a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

Champion provider activation by leading a dynamic team to enhance response rates and streamline prior authorizations, driving impactful outcomes for patients and partners. Collaborate across functions...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.