Director, Talent Development Jobs

Discover Director, Talent Development opportunities at organizations investing in employee growth and organizational performance. These senior leaders shape learning strategies, build leadership capabilities, and create development programs that help employees and businesses thrive. Explore vetted professional roles on Ladders, including opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Director of Talent Development Do?

A Director of Talent Development sets the direction for how an organization develops its people. The role often involves assessing workforce needs, designing learning and leadership programs, overseeing talent development teams, and measuring the impact of initiatives. Directors partner with executives, human resources leaders, and business units to connect employee development with organizational goals.

Common Responsibilities

  • Develop talent development strategies aligned with business priorities.
  • Design and oversee leadership, management, and employee learning programs.
  • Identify skills gaps and create plans for workforce capability building.
  • Manage learning platforms, external vendors, budgets, and development teams.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness using participation, performance, and business metrics.
  • Support career development, succession planning, and organizational change.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek senior experience in talent development, learning and development, organizational development, or human resources. Strong candidates bring strategic thinking, executive communication, program management, facilitation, and data-informed decision-making skills. Familiarity with learning technologies, leadership frameworks, change management, and talent analytics can also be valuable. Requirements vary by organization and industry.

Explore Director, Talent Development Careers

Find senior talent development roles that match your experience and career goals. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore leadership positions where they can shape learning, strengthen teams, and advance organizational growth.

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$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading an innovative talent strategy that enhances learning, acquisition, and organizational growth. Drive engagement, performance, and culture through integrated talent solu...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $150K *

Join us to lead talent management strategies that enhance leadership, employee engagement, and organizational performance. Collaborate with senior leaders to develop workforce capabilities and drive b...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $165K *

Reimagine talent development by leading strategic learning initiatives that enhance employee growth, strengthen leadership pipelines, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organiza...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$74K - $102K *

Lead the charge in designing and executing transformative talent development programs that enhance skills, improve productivity, and drive career growth across North America, aligned with global learn...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform talent management strategies by aligning workforce capabilities with business goals. Lead succession planning and workforce segmentation to ensure a future-ready organization, leveraging adv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Elevate talent management by leading strategic initiatives that enhance employee growth, performance, and retention. Collaborate with leadership to implement integrated practices across the employee l...

Yesterday

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

$200K - $225K *

Transform the learning landscape by leading the development of skills and leadership capabilities across the organization, ensuring employees are equipped for current and future challenges through inn...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $225K *

Engage in building a robust learning and leadership development strategy that enhances employee capabilities, fosters a culture of continuous learning, and prepares leaders for future challenges acros...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $118K *

Drive impactful talent development initiatives by managing and executing instructor-led programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance leadership capabilities and foster comprehensive le...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform partner growth strategies by leading innovative referral programs, enhancing partner experiences, and driving collaboration across teams to maximize referral opportunities and business impac...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Engage in strategic leadership to enhance partner referral programs, driving growth and collaboration across channels. Shape experiences that build partner confidence and optimize referral opportuniti...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Create and lead innovative partner referral strategies to enhance growth and engagement across diverse partner channels, ensuring a differentiated experience that drives referrals and strengthens rela...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape your career by leading partner referral strategies that enhance growth and engagement across diverse channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful programs and elevate par...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of partner growth by leading strategic initiatives that enhance referral programs, strengthen partner experiences, and drive collaboration across teams to maximize business impact and...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $310K *

Analyze organizational needs and drive strategic HR initiatives to enhance talent management, succession planning, and employee relations in a dynamic gaming industry environment. Build trusted partne...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading talent management initiatives that enhance performance, learning, and development across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement data-driven programs t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at a leading federal technology firm by strategically guiding a portfolio of cloud and software development programs, ensuring optimal performance and fostering key customer relati...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $240K *

Empower client success by leading a high-performing team to drive strategic hiring solutions, ensuring exceptional delivery and satisfaction across a diverse portfolio of Enterprise accounts while fos...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$165K - $240K *

Lead a high-performing consultancy team to manage Enterprise client portfolios, ensuring client satisfaction and strategic hiring solutions. Drive project success, build relationships, and contribute...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$165K - $240K *

Lead and excel in managing a diverse portfolio of Enterprise client accounts. Drive client satisfaction and team performance through strategic oversight and delivery excellence while enhancing commerc...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive strategic learning initiatives, enhance leadership capabilities, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. Lead program design and implementation...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Transform talent management by leading innovative programs that enhance performance, succession planning, and career development. Drive impactful strategies while fostering collaboration across teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$115K - $130K *

Shape the future of talent development by leading impactful learning programs, collaborating with leaders, and enhancing employee engagement to drive organizational success and culture transformation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Manage and execute comprehensive learning and talent development programs, collaborating with leadership and HR to enhance employee engagement and performance across the organization, while driving st...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead talent management initiatives by aligning strategies with business goals, overseeing development programs, and managing a diverse team to enhance organizational performance and resource allocatio...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Talent Development do?question toggle

    A Director of Talent Development leads strategies and programs that build employee skills, strengthen leadership, support career growth, and align workforce development with business goals.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Director, Talent Development jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for significant experience in talent development, learning and development, organizational development, or HR, along with strategic planning, leadership, communication, and program management skills. Specific requirements vary.

  • What skills are important for a Director of Talent Development?question toggle

    Important skills may include leadership development, instructional strategy, change management, talent analytics, executive communication, stakeholder partnership, and the ability to measure program outcomes.

  • What salary can I expect in a Director, Talent Development role?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, company size, and experience. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior talent development opportunities.

  • Where can I find Director, Talent Development jobs?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted professional openings in talent development and related leadership fields, including opportunities focused on learning strategy, employee growth, and organizational effectiveness.