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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$125K - $145K *

Drive client success and retention by leading a team of managers to ensure exceptional service and satisfaction while leveraging data-driven insights and proactive strategies for account management im...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $223K *

Transform sales training and enablement by developing innovative strategies and AI tools to enhance agent performance, optimize customer interactions, and drive measurable improvements across direct-t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K *

Join a team that's redefining implementation excellence. As a Field Implementation Specialist, you'll execute rollouts, build trust, and enhance departmental engagement, all while traveling extensivel...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Champion innovative methodologies in medical communications, leading Delphi studies and expert panels. Drive strategic insights and deliver scientifically rigorous findings to support clinical develop...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $149K *

Elevate your career by developing and implementing AI initiatives, collaborating with teams to build and enhance AI capabilities from concept to deployment, ensuring successful integration and operati...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer success through expert guidance in Privilege Access Management. Leverage your technical skills to support enterprise clients, ensuring seamless deplo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage with top Salesforce talent to build a robust expert network. Collaborate with delivery teams to match consultants with projects, ensuring optimal fit and timely staffing. Drive community growth...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as you drive strategic growth in K-12 special education markets. Lead complex sales cycles, build trusted relationships, and shape innovative solutions that enhance educational o...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$85K - $110K *

Drive business growth by identifying and qualifying federal procurement opportunities, focusing on healthcare contracts. Collaborate on capture strategies and build partnerships to enhance win probabi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving strategic project initiatives while fostering a cultur...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$118K - $196K *

Transform public health analytics by leading AI development and deployment. Guide multidisciplinary teams to create scalable solutions, ensuring compliance and quality while driving innovation and col...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $110K *

Engage in the successful delivery of automation projects, supporting execution through commissioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence while de...

Muskogee, OKRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to build a new AI-driven demand generation channel from scratch. You'll identify audiences, develop outreach strategies, and run experiments to create a repeatable pipeline, all while collabor...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's building a new AI-driven demand generation channel from scratch. You'll identify audiences, develop outreach strategies, and run experiments to create a repeatable pipeline, all whi...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $151K *

Take ownership of the Knowledge & Enablement function, driving strategy and execution to enhance self-service effectiveness and agent performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure imp...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Help us design and deliver innovative data and AI solutions that transform complex data into actionable insights, supporting critical decisions across various sectors while leading technical standards...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$171K - $235K *

Develop and lead education-first technical sessions within enterprise accounts, fostering collaboration with engineers to build champions, enhance user knowledge, and uncover opportunities for expansi...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leading the enterprise employee listening strategy, enhancing assessment science, and applying analytics to drive data-informed talent decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Champion innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, driving full-stack solutions and leveraging AI tools to enhance IT lifecycle management. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver impactful softwar...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $147K *

Accelerate growth by developing strategic relationships with C-level executives to identify and secure new business opportunities, driving the entire sales cycle in a high-stakes environment focused o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Transform product initiatives by driving the Product Development Lifecycle, ensuring clarity and momentum across functions while empowering teams to focus on their expertise and decisions...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier candidates in Technical and Hardware disciplines. Collaborate closely with clients to embed within their culture and enhan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in client engagement by delivering impactful content at workshops and events. Manage client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and collaborate with leadership to enhance bus...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic HR Business Partner, supporting global entities. Drive employee relations, performance management, and culture integration while guiding HR initiatives across divers...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving recruitment operations and strategy, optimizing systems, and enhancing partnerships. You'll ensure smooth execution and impactful analytics, contributing to a high-perfo...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.