Talent Development Specialist Jobs

Discover Talent Development Specialist opportunities that help organizations build employee skills, strengthen leadership, and support career growth. Ladders features vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, connecting experienced talent development professionals with employers seeking expertise in learning and organizational effectiveness.

What Talent Development Specialists Do

Talent Development Specialists design and deliver programs that help employees perform, grow, and prepare for future responsibilities. Depending on the organization, the work may include assessing learning needs, developing training materials, coordinating workshops, supporting leadership development, and measuring program outcomes. Specialists often partner with human resources, business leaders, and subject-matter experts to align development initiatives with company goals.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers may look for experience in instructional design, facilitation, learning management systems, coaching, program evaluation, and talent or performance management. Strong communication, project management, analytical, and stakeholder partnership skills are valuable. Requirements vary by role; some positions favor expertise in leadership development, change management, workforce planning, or a particular industry.

Explore Talent Development Careers

Talent development roles can offer opportunities to influence employee engagement, internal mobility, and organizational performance. Browse Ladders for vetted Talent Development Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more, and review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.

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$85K - $100K *

Pioneer modern learning experiences by designing impactful training programs and resources. Leverage AI tools for e-learning development and facilitate engaging sessions to drive employee growth and s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $135K *

Discover your potential by designing a unified learning and culture experience. Lead talent development initiatives, onboarding, and community programs to foster connection and growth within a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$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

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $166K *

Transform the executive hiring landscape by leading high-stakes searches for senior leadership roles. Collaborate with executives to define talent strategies, build diverse pipelines, and ensure a res...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $160K *

Partner with us to shape the quality strategy for a leading exam development platform. Leverage your expertise to guide multiple Agile teams, enhance automation practices, and ensure high standards ac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$121K - $181K *

Shape the future of talent development by designing a skills-based governance model that enhances workforce transformation. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to define critical skills and creat...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $120K *

Explore a pivotal role in leading complex analysis across systems, driving alignment among stakeholders, and enhancing technology solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate business needs...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $185K *

Drive technical excellence by developing standards and processes for commissioning, ensuring consistent execution across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workforce capabili...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower the future of learning by designing innovative training solutions that enhance performance and engagement across teams. Leverage cutting-edge technologies and analytics to create impactful lea...

California, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Elevate talent management by executing core programs, enhancing employee experience, and driving performance initiatives. Lead cross-functional projects, ensuring accountability and operational contin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Transform business needs into actionable requirements, driving system enhancements and operational improvements. Collaborate across teams to ensure clarity and alignment, leveraging data analysis and...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$150K - $160K *

Design innovative solutions for a secure online proctored testing platform, guiding engineering teams in modernizing architecture and ensuring scalable, reliable delivery while enhancing candidate and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance leadership capabilities through strategic partnerships and development programs. Foster growth by facilitating discussions and supporting organizational effectiveness in...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $125K *

Champion employee growth by leading innovative learning initiatives and managing a dynamic L&D team. Drive strategy and execution of training programs that enhance skills, support career pathways, and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Lead the charge in expanding our MTSS product roadmap, guiding development and commercialization efforts. Collaborate with educators and cross-functional teams to enhance assessment tools that support...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

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

$75K - $90K *

Lead the strategic expansion of assessment measures and platform capabilities. Own the product roadmap, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance educator tools to improve student support a...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$90K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll source innovative talent using cutting-edge AI tools, enhance candidate experience, and coordinate recruitment processes. This role offers growth potential across sour...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Develop and nurture partnerships with school districts to drive product adoption, enhance customer success, and ensure long-term retention through strategic implementation and proactive engagement...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$120K - $140K *

Architect AI-driven solutions to enhance GTM operations, streamline workflows, and empower sales and support teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to automate processes, improve efficiency, and drive...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Elevate K-12 assessment programs by leading content development, ensuring quality and operational excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally, manage client relationships, and leverage AI tools to enha...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by driving full life cycle recruitment for financial advisors. Collaborate with leadership and engage candidates to build a diverse talent pipeline while trackin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a key leader in innovative assessment development, guiding a team to create impactful educational solutions while collaborating across divisions and managing client expectatio...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$80K - $121K *

Lead impactful training initiatives designed to empower customers globally. Utilize innovative methods and foster strong relationships to enhance learning experiences and drive success across diverse...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize federal reporting processes by translating complex specifications into actionable business rules. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in workforce development p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$61K - $123K *

Transform the enterprise AI strategy by designing and delivering impactful learning solutions that enhance AI fluency and responsible adoption, ensuring alignment with business needs and evolving AI c...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Talent Development Specialist do?question toggle

    A Talent Development Specialist helps employees build skills and advance professionally. Responsibilities may include identifying learning needs, designing or coordinating training, facilitating development programs, and evaluating results.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Talent Development Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek experience in learning and development, instructional design, facilitation, project management, or human resources. Some positions may require a degree or specialized experience in leadership development or organizational effectiveness.

  • What skills are important for Talent Development Specialists?question toggle

    Useful skills include communication, facilitation, instructional design, program management, data analysis, and collaboration with stakeholders. Familiarity with learning management systems and talent development practices can also be valuable.

  • How can I find Talent Development Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse the Talent Development Specialist listings on Ladders, where jobs are vetted and meet the site's $100,000-or-more salary threshold. Check each posting for current compensation, qualifications, and location information.