Learning and Development Specialist

A learning and development specialist helps employees build the skills they need to succeed. You might design onboarding programs for new hires, create online courses, run live workshops, or build development plans tied to company goals. Much of the job is listening: you talk with managers and employees to understand skill gaps, then choose the right format, whether that is a short video, a hands-on session, or a mentoring program, and check afterward whether it worked. You also keep track of participation and results, so you can show leaders what is working and what should change next quarter.