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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$193K - $241K *

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

$200K - $250K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $232K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $232K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $232K *

Elevate enterprise career mobility strategies by designing and implementing talent marketplace solutions that enhance associate growth opportunities and foster internal mobility through data-informed...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $232K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $232K *

Champion enterprise career mobility strategies, integrating skills intelligence and learning resources to enhance associate growth experiences. Collaborate across teams to develop scalable solutions t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $232K *

Advance enterprise career mobility strategies by leading the design and adoption of talent marketplace capabilities, integrating skills intelligence and learning resources to enhance associate growth...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $232K *

Champion enterprise career mobility strategies by designing and implementing talent marketplace capabilities. Collaborate across teams to enhance associate growth experiences through data-informed sol...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$193K - $241K *

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

$119K - $155K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $155K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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

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

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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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.