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 *

Empower our talent acquisition efforts by enhancing recruiting operations, improving processes, and ensuring data integrity. This role combines coordination, systems management, and reporting to creat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $195K *

Unlock potential by serving as a trusted adviser to Mid-Market clients, driving customer engagement with innovative solutions. Focus on building relationships, understanding needs, and delivering valu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$197K - $270K *

Drive a proactive risk management strategy, refining frameworks for client and third-party engagements while collaborating across departments to ensure compliance and safeguard organizational integrit...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$197K - $270K *

Shape the future of risk management as you develop and enhance frameworks for client and vendor risks. Collaborate across functions to establish protocols, drive compliance, and prepare strategic risk...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $140K *

Drive impactful relationships with individual donors to secure major gifts, ensuring alignment with our mission and strategic goals. Cultivate and manage donor engagement through tailored strategies...

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

$95K - $135K *

Leverage your established CRE relationships to drive business growth, accelerate deal cycles, and close multi-site partnerships across key U.S. markets. Collaborate with internal teams to refine strat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of connected workflows by leading integration across product lines, driving value for healthcare providers through strategic collaboration and effective roadmap execution while empowe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Champion a transformative people strategy that fosters an inclusive, high-performing culture. Lead talent development, employee relations, and organizational initiatives while aligning with strategic...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$188K - $210K *

Pioneer a transformative role in application development, leading teams to deliver high-quality technology solutions while enhancing operational excellence and aligning with enterprise goals across mu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic initiatives by leading a team to deliver integrated projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, managing budgets, and driving accountability across the organization for measur...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the development and production of innovative live entertainment projects, balancing creativity and commercial viability while managing cross-departmental collaboration and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing workforce capabilities through innovative training solutions. As a Learning & Development Specialist, you'll design and implement programs that drive safety...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Shape KPA's demand generation strategy, driving measurable pipeline growth and revenue. Lead a lean team, collaborate across functions, and implement a scalable model that aligns marketing, sales, and...

Lafayette, CORemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower our growth by leading demand generation strategy, defining go-to-market models, and building a scalable pipeline. Collaborate across teams to ensure measurable success and drive revenue throug...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Transform your career by driving strategic growth initiatives and forging new physician partnerships. Lead business development efforts to enhance market share and revenue for Ambulatory Surgery Cente...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion new business by developing physician partnerships and ASC growth strategies, collaborating with key stakeholders to drive revenue and market share. Lead the sales process from prospecting thr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $159K *

Elevate your career by driving early talent development in global sales. Shape pipelines and enhance strategies while connecting with stakeholders to create a transformative onboarding experience for...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $159K *

Manage global initiatives to attract, develop, and retain early career talent for Sales Development. Drive engagement strategies, enhance mentoring frameworks, and ensure operational excellence across...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $159K *

Shape the future of Sales Development by leading early career initiatives and programs globally, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence. Drive collaboration across functions to attrac...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $159K *

Advance Workday's global Sales Development initiatives by leading early career talent programs, ensuring alignment and efficiency from recruitment through long-term retention for SDRs. Drive success t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $159K *

Pioneer the future of early career talent development in Sales by leading global initiatives, enhancing recruitment strategies, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to optimize the SDR experie...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $159K *

Engage in shaping the future of global sales by developing early career talent strategies, managing internship programs, and fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams to enhance sales devel...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $159K *

Shape the future of early career talent in sales by leading strategic initiatives that attract, develop, and retain SDRs globally. Foster collaboration, enhance curriculum, and ensure a robust, effect...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $159K *

Lead the charge in nurturing early career talent and enhancing operational strategies for the Sales Development team globally, ensuring alignment and collaboration across multiple departments to drive...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $159K *

Unlock potential by managing global early career talent initiatives, enhancing recruitment strategies, and driving development programs for Sales Development Representatives. Shape future pipelines wh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.