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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$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing leadership and organizational capabilities through innovative learning solutions. This role focuses on translating business strategies into engaging developme...

Bellevue, WARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading talent management initiatives, enhancing recruitment strategies, and developing robust learning frameworks to drive organizational success and employee growth across mul...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$230K - $275K *

Analyze and drive a metrics-driven recruitment operation, managing multiple teams across corporate, non-instructional, and arts recruiting to achieve hiring goals and optimize processes for efficiency...

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

$99K - $149K *

Support the design and delivery of leadership development programs, enhancing skills and confidence in future leaders. Collaborate across teams to drive talent strategies that improve organizational p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $175K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in training development, overseeing curriculum design and delivery. Drive continuous improvement and ensure high-quality training programs that align with operational...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $270K *

Lead the charge in building a world-class talent acquisition function, driving strategic hiring across engineering, clinical, and business sectors while enhancing employer branding and candidate exper...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $270K *

Develop and lead a global talent acquisition strategy to attract top engineering, data science, clinical, and business talent, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and enhancing employer brand...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive learning strategy that fosters a culture of continuous improvement, enhances employee capabilities, and drives business performance across all org...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $129K *

Shape the future of participant engagement by leading strategic initiatives that enhance satisfaction and growth. Own the development and execution of programs, fostering collaboration across departme...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $129K *

Partner with us to drive participant satisfaction and engagement while leading strategic development initiatives. Oversee budget management, sales strategies, and team performance to foster growth and...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join us to elevate workforce performance and talent development across all levels. Collaborate with leadership to align capabilities with business goals, enhance retention, and foster a culture of acc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Empower organizational growth by partnering with leaders to design and implement talent development strategies that enhance performance, engagement, and leadership capabilities across the enterprise...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$193K - $265K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic learning and organizational effectiveness initiatives. Collaborate with executives to enhance leadership capabilities and foster a culture of continuous growth...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as a leader driving business development in the life sciences sector. You'll cultivate client relationships, generate sales leads, and design strategic solutions to enhance our ser...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $185K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of our manufacturing operations by enhancing leadership capabilities, implementing performance frameworks, and ensuring cultural alignment. Drive change initiatives and foster employe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $185K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Transform workforce analytics by partnering with HR leaders to drive strategic insights and decisions. Own end-to-end analytics, cultivate trusted relationships, and enhance data capabilities to suppo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Elevate workforce strategy through data-driven insights, partnering with HR leaders to enhance decision-making and drive organizational success. Lead analytics initiatives from data wrangling to strat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Join a team that's transforming workforce analytics into strategic insights. This senior role partners with HR leaders to drive data-driven decisions, enhance workforce strategies, and cultivate trust...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic workforce insights through analytics. Collaborate with HR leaders to enhance decision-making, cultivate trusted relationships, and deliver impactful recommendatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Grow your career with a strategic role that leverages analytics to drive workforce insights, build trusted partnerships, and influence HR decisions. Engage in hands-on data analysis while shaping the...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Engage with HR leaders to drive workforce analytics and strategic insights, enhancing decision-making and fostering trusted partnerships. Balance hands-on data analysis with long-term vision to elevat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with senior leaders to drive impactful learning strategies and talent development initiatives. Leverage your expertise to facilitate onboarding, conduct needs analyses, and deliver data-dr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Unlock strategic talent acquisition by partnering with hiring leaders to enhance recruiting strategies, build strong candidate pipelines, and deliver exceptional candidate experiences in a collaborati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.