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 *

Join a team that's redefining HR strategy to align talent with business goals, driving performance across diverse teams. You'll influence culture and support growth in a people-first, dynamic organiza...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $176K *

Lead talent acquisition strategies to enhance recruitment efficiency, manage a team, and optimize hiring practices. Analyze trends and foster partnerships to attract diverse talent, ensuring alignment...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$112K - $176K *

Champion talent acquisition strategies to enhance recruitment efficiency, manage a dynamic team, and analyze trends to attract diverse talent while optimizing hiring practices and employer branding...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$112K - $176K *

Champion innovative talent acquisition strategies to enhance recruitment efficiency and diversity. Lead a dynamic team, analyze trends, and optimize hiring practices to align with business goals and s...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$112K - $176K *

Accelerate talent acquisition strategies by leading a team to optimize recruitment processes, analyze trends, and foster partnerships that attract diverse talent, enhancing employer branding and suppo...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$170K - $180K *

Champion the data and technology strategy for investment products, ensuring seamless fund operations and client delivery. Collaborate effectively with diverse teams, driving innovation and quality acr...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $108K *

Engage in transformative fundraising efforts by cultivating major gift prospects. Collaborate with leadership to enhance alumni engagement and drive significant contributions, ensuring a vibrant acade...

Yesterday

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

$92K - $100K *

Grow your career by leading major gift fundraising efforts, engaging alumni and donors to secure significant contributions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance giving strategies and foster meani...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of education by leading operational excellence, driving enrollment growth, and fostering a high-performance culture. This senior leadership role demands strategic vision, compliance e...

2 weeks ago

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

$115K - $145K *

Grow your career with a strategic role focused on enhancing organizational capability through innovative learning, leadership development, and talent management initiatives that drive business effecti...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K *

Empower organizational leaders by designing impactful development programs, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities to enhance team performance and business ou...

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

$210K - $250K *

Drive the development strategy for a national hyperscale data center platform, overseeing site selection, land acquisition, and project readiness. Lead a multidisciplinary team to advance complex infr...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate HR strategy across multiple regions by partnering with leadership to drive business outcomes, develop talent, and implement core HR programs while navigating complex employee relations and fos...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $125K *

Shape the future of philanthropy by leading a dynamic team to enhance fundraising strategies, strengthen donor relationships, and drive impactful initiatives that support educational excellence and in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

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

$214K - $364K *

Champion growth by driving revenue and expanding market opportunities through strategic relationship management and consultative business development. Lead teams, enhance performance, and execute init...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by leading end-to-end recruiting for GTM roles, collaborating with leaders to define hiring standards and executing innovative strategies to attract top-tier can...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic Talent team to drive end-to-end recruiting for GTM and G&A roles. Collaborate with leaders to shape hiring strategies and enhance candidate experiences while building a diverse and ta...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion HR strategy by overseeing operations, payroll, benefits, and talent acquisition. Engage with leadership to enhance employee experience and ensure compliance across all HR functions while mana...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $85K *

Lead full-cycle recruiting across diverse roles in your region, optimizing staffing strategies and managing a seasonal hiring team to meet dynamic needs. Drive metrics for success while building stron...

1 week ago

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

$200K - $250K *

Champion growth strategies across HHS, leveraging deep market knowledge and relationships to drive business development, capture, and delivery in a dynamic federal health environment...

Washington, DCRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate learning impact by delivering high-quality, engaging development programs that enhance skills and leadership capabilities for all employees, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$143K - $168K *

Empower quality education-to-career coaching by leading technology innovation strategies. Drive impactful solutions that enhance human connections in coaching, ensuring scalable, data-driven approache...

2 weeks ago

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

$196K - $245K *

Transform the future of strategic growth by leading cross-functional initiatives, assessing market opportunities, and providing actionable insights to senior leadership, ensuring alignment and executi...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $95K *

Transform the future of event operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring seamless execution of events, and collaborating with sales and technology departments to optimize resources and enhance ser...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$111K - $160K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with creatives to evaluate scripts, provide feedback, and support all phases of development. This role demands quick thinking, strong organization, and the ability to...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.