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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$92K - $154K *

Oversee the coordination of network infrastructure deployment for new Data Center builds, ensuring alignment across teams and tracking milestones from cable start to Production Ready. Drive accountabi...

Colorado, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Deliver strategic leadership for a centralized partner data management system, ensuring alignment with business priorities and enhancing user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive the full recruitment lifecycle, collaborating with hiring managers to attract top talent and implement effective staffing strategies while ensuring compliance with employment laws and maintainin...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $109K *

Drive impactful learning outcomes by designing innovative training programs for government projects. Collaborate with experts to create engaging content across various platforms and enhance performanc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $170K *

Drive your career forward as a strategic leader, guiding enterprise-level technology solutions. Engage with executive stakeholders, architect innovative multi-practice solutions, and influence digital...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $185K *

Accelerate progress at our enterprise AI chatbot platform by developing dynamic GTM content strategies, architecting AI workflows, and optimizing enablement materials to enhance sales effectiveness an...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinician engagement and development. This role focuses on onboarding, professional growth, and retention strategies for surgical teams, ensuring a high-quali...

Addison, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $200K *

Lead strategic talent management initiatives, fostering relationships and driving diversity. Collaborate across teams to enhance organizational health and performance, ensuring compliance and deliveri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $110K *

Accelerate growth by leading complex sales strategies for education solutions. Engage with senior leaders to align priorities, drive partnerships, and deliver measurable outcomes while mentoring peers...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$200K - $275K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling a dynamic partner program, driving revenue through strategic alliances and co-selling. Collaborate cross-functionally to establish processes and integrations, e...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing complex IT projects, ensuring timely completion and customer satisfaction through data analysis and effective communication across teams...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion the execution of facility capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with educational policies while coordinating with stakeholders to minimize disruption and maintain project schedule...

Cary, NCRemote

5 days ago

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

$120K - $170K *

Contribute to performance optimization by diagnosing shifts in a $30B portfolio. Leverage data insights to drive strategic recommendations, enhance client outcomes, and collaborate with cross-function...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Elevate organizational impact by driving strategic initiatives and fostering cross-functional alignment. Collaborate with global teams to ensure seamless execution of key projects while enhancing comp...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Tackle complex technical programs by leading cross-functional teams, driving execution from strategy to launch, and ensuring alignment across global engineering and product leaders for impactful outco...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving new client acquisition in healthcare technology. Manage the full sales lifecycle, build relationships, and leverage AI tools to exceed performance goals in a fast-paced, re...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Optimize patient access workflows by aligning registration with revenue cycle needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance eligibility processes and improve patient estimates, while mentoring IS st...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing enterprise AI architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, ethical AI integration across platforms. Drive innovation through Generative and Agentic AI, aligning...

Florida, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $123K *

Drive growth by managing a sales territory, building relationships, and generating premium. Leverage existing partnerships while prospecting new agencies to achieve targets and expand market presence...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $251K *

Join our team to optimize and maintain the Performance Impact process within Workday. Lead system integrity, configuration updates, and advanced reporting while collaborating with HR Technology and Ta...

Connecticut, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Recruiter, driving Engineering hiring and building strong talent pipelines. Collaborate with leaders to define roles, enhance candidate experience, and adapt strat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Support client success by optimizing cloud monitoring and system performance. You will proactively oversee infrastructure reliability, leveraging Dynatrace and automation to enhance operational excell...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K *

Grow your career with a hands-on team transforming data chaos into clarity. Collaborate directly with clients to leverage advanced analytics and visualization tools, guiding them from frustration to i...

Indianapolis, INRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K *

Shape the future of non-profit engagement by leading sales initiatives, driving pipeline growth, and fostering client relationships. Leverage your strategic sales expertise to elevate our impact and a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $125K *

Transform enterprise learning by spearheading B2B sales of a unique technical training program. Drive success through strategic pipeline development, complex deal closures, and impactful client engage...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

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

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.