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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$100K - $120K *

Champion the employee experience as a strategic HR leader, driving operational excellence and fostering a welcoming culture. Manage talent acquisition and employee relations while implementing innovat...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $130K *

Reimagine operations by leading our packaging and kitting teams to double revenue while enhancing quality and delivery. Drive continuous improvement and develop talent to create meaningful work experi...

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

$125K - $130K *

Grow your career with a transformative operations leadership role focused on scaling packaging and kitting operations while enhancing quality and delivery. Lead a dedicated team to drive meaningful ch...

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

$125K - $130K *

Transform operations by scaling packaging from $5M to $10M while enhancing quality and delivery. Lead a dedicated team, optimize ERP systems, and create meaningful work experiences for individuals wit...

Yesterday

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

$125K - $130K *

Lead our operations team to scale packaging and kitting from $5M to $10M, enhancing quality and delivery. Drive continuous improvement and optimize our ERP system while fostering meaningful work exper...

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

$120K - $140K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $138K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $225K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$225K - $275K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

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

$130K - $205K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $205K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $232K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$233K - $274K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $175K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful learning solutions by collaborating with stakeholders to transform business needs into effective training programs, leveraging technology and innovative strategies to enhance associate...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead innovative learning initiatives that empower associates to excel in their roles. Collaborate with stakeholders to design impactful programs, leveraging technology and data to enhance performance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Empower associates by designing impactful learning experiences that connect business needs with innovative solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance skills and drive performance through mode...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative learning solutions by connecting business needs with impactful training programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance skills and performance, leveraging technology and data to...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $120K *

Lead the charge in strategic workforce development initiatives, ensuring program alignment and sustainability across diverse educational and training efforts while fostering partnerships and driving r...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $250K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading strategic initiatives, aligning stakeholders, and driving execution of key projects to enhance operational efficiency and organizational growth...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.

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