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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$180K - $190K *

Empower our team to drive innovation by developing crucial AI tools that enhance operational efficiency. Oversee governance, training, and metrics to ensure impactful adoption across departments while...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $140K *

Drive efficiency and scalability in onboarding processes, enhancing customer experience through innovative strategies and data-driven leadership. Lead a high-performing team to optimize resources and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive sales success by implementing strategies, exceeding goals, and building strong client relationships. Collaborate with decision-makers to connect their needs with tailored solutions, while expand...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to build and grow channel partnerships, driving revenue through strategic alliances with cloud providers. Leverage your expertise to recruit, enable, and activate partners while co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive exceptional support experiences globally, leading a high-performing team to enhance operational efficiency and scale offerings as our customer base and product suite expand...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $265K *

Elevate member advocacy by leading a team to enhance complaint management, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while driving strategic objectives and member satisfaction in a dynamic financ...

San Antonio, TXRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $234K *

Lead the charge in shaping the strategy and roadmap for a cutting-edge Context Engine, driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance metadata and business context for AI and human analysts, ensuri...

San Diego, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform partner relationships by driving revenue growth and ensuring strategic alignment. Collaborate with senior management to enhance partner experiences and optimize processes, while advocating f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $175K *

Lead the creative program management efforts, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality projects across various marketing initiatives. Drive process improvements and foster collaboration within a dynam...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in enhancing executive effectiveness and strategic planning. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, coordinating cross-functional priorities and driving organizational alignm...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of product strategy and execution, driving innovation in code transformation across diverse technical domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions for...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Elevate the impact of early childhood development by managing and expanding the HELP product suite. Drive customer relationships, account growth, and new business development while supporting practiti...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving product strategy through data analysis and market insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and support decision-making across cellul...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $175K *

Empower engineering teams to enhance assessment services through leadership, technical expertise, and responsible AI adoption. Drive team performance and customer outcomes across diverse product areas...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform the workplace by aligning HR strategies with business goals. Collaborate with leaders to enhance employee engagement, manage complex relations, and drive compliance while supporting multiple...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$260K - $288K *

Drive strategic partnerships by managing relationships with AHEAD, executing growth strategies, and enhancing pipeline creation and revenue. Collaborate across teams to expand market presence and achi...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $330K *

Unlock potential by leading a global enablement team to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that enhances sales effectiveness and drives revenue growth across all customer-facing roles...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate strategic partnerships by identifying, developing, and managing high-impact collaborations across media and finance. Drive execution and strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals while...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer quality assurance and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate across departments, analyze data, and drive decision-making to ensure accuracy and complian...

Pomona, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Explore the dynamic role of a Program Manager, overseeing end-to-end data collection programs. Drive operational excellence, client satisfaction, and strategic execution in a fast-paced environment, e...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $275K *

Lead strategic business development efforts, fostering relationships with government agencies and partners to drive R&D initiatives and align with GE Aerospace's technology roadmap. Manage opportuniti...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $102K *

Accelerate growth by driving new client acquisition in the healthcare technology sector. Leverage your expertise to build a robust pipeline and deliver exceptional client experiences while collaborati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K *

Drive impactful student journeys as a Senior Account Executive, guiding families through the admissions process. Leverage your sales expertise to foster relationships, exceed targets, and enhance our...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Reimagine talent acquisition by owning strategy, execution, and outcomes at an innovative healthcare tech leader. Lead recruitment to find exceptional talent, ensuring a transformative impact on patie...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving talent acquisition for commercial roles, enabling product launches and market expansion. Collaborate with leaders to build pipelines and deliver high-quality candidates in t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   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.