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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$79K - $93K *

Lead a dynamic team of Sales Support Administrators, driving sales support processes and ensuring compliance with BSI procedures. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance team performance and deliver...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive new logo acquisition and revenue growth by managing the full sales cycle for assigned prospects, leveraging industry expertise and consultative selling to deliver tailored solutions and achieve...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Partner with us to provide exceptional administrative support to a VP, managing complex calendars, travel logistics, and cross-functional relationships while ensuring smooth operations and effective c...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $153K *

Unlock your potential by leading the technical delivery of workforce applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance productivity through automation, AI, and integrations, ensuring secure and efficien...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's transforming internal workflows! You will lead Salesforce configuration and automation initiatives, empowering diverse departments to achieve scalable, efficient go-to-market strate...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional technology projects. Manage project planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Elevate cross-functional collaboration by managing complex initiatives, ensuring readiness, and driving execution visibility. Foster alignment among teams to achieve business outcomes with predictabil...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable data solutions, orchestrating pipelines, and supporting advanced analytics in cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust data a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive partner success by providing expert technical guidance, leading complex implementations, and mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product adoption and ensure opt...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming public sector consulting by guiding organizations through digital transformation and ERP implementations, while managing high-impact teams and fostering client relation...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion seamless technical integrations by leading end-to-end delivery, troubleshooting, and documentation. Collaborate with customer IT teams to ensure compliance and optimize data flows in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $208K *

Innovate the future of our enterprise SaaS platform by defining product strategy, driving customer value, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and achieve growth o...

Waterloo, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion strategic research initiatives to enhance product efficacy and student success. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive impactful studies, mentor a growing team, and translate findings into a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$136K - $204K *

Drive the development of AI and technology certification programs for law schools, enhancing legal education engagement and establishing Clio as a trusted partner in the academic community through inn...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$113K - $140K *

Champion the reliability and performance of critical systems, driving architecture evolution and incident response. Collaborate with a skilled team across AWS and Azure, ensuring security and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize leadership effectiveness by partnering with engineering managers to foster a culture of coaching and accountability, enhancing employee experience and performance across the organization...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $211K *

Empower business leaders by driving strategic initiatives that enhance performance across Sales and Account Management. Utilize data-driven insights to translate complex challenges into actionable pla...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate team performance by leading a Scrum team in developing and modernizing enterprise SaaS applications. Guide technical decisions, mentor engineers, and foster collaboration across departments to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Champion scalable deal operations by leading the Global Deal Desk, optimizing complex agreements across sales, finance, and legal. Drive AI integration to enhance workflows and ensure compliance while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K *

Unlock potential by driving targeted outreach and generating qualified leads. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams in a dynamic remote environment, contributing to pipeline growth and revenue im...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering data-driven solutions for life sciences clients. Leverage your expertise to drive insights, optimize user experiences, and collaborate with cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $140K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our Partner ecosystem by managing relationships and driving growth initiatives. Oversee onboarding, operations, and support for System Integrators while implementing autom...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform client engagement by leveraging Instructure products to enhance learning outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement best practices, drive adoption, and support educational initiati...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $185K *

Transform complex workflows by leading AI-driven change initiatives, guiding senior leaders through redesign and adoption processes, and ensuring measurable outcomes in legal, tax, and trade sectors...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $230K *

Transform business operations by leading cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex challenges, ensuring measurable value realization through strategic execution and innovative solutions...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.