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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$100K - $125K *

Champion innovation by integrating AI tools into workflows, enhancing research and consulting capabilities. Collaborate across teams to develop AI products, drive adoption, and foster a culture of con...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering secure, scalable IT solutions for Global Manufacturing, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance Virtual Assistant initiatives and ensure alignment with IT strategy...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth by shaping strategic partnerships and optimizing processes in a dynamic business development role. Collaborate with teams to enhance e-commerce performance, create lead generation strateg...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining advanced IT infrastructure platforms, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with teams to optimize solutions, automate processes, and enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $126K *

Join a dynamic team providing advisory services in energy, infrastructure, and economic development. Contribute to project development and support while building meaningful relationships in a collabor...

Madison, WIRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $215K *

Join a dynamic team to manage technology partner relationships, ensuring integration health and driving revenue growth. Collaborate with engineering and commercial teams to resolve issues and optimize...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$224K - $403K *

Join a team that's transforming data governance and quality in Property & Casualty. Lead initiatives that ensure trusted, compliant data across the enterprise, driving strategic decisions and enhancin...

San Antonio, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of financial technology by leading product initiatives, optimizing processes, and collaborating across departments to deliver innovative solutions that enhance fu...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by originating and managing commercial mortgage and equity investments across Southern California and Las Vegas. Collaborate with a dynamic team to evaluate opportunities and drive st...

Newport Beach, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in managing enterprise client relationships, translating AI workforce development into measurable business impact. Drive strategic account plans, build trusted partnerships, and ensure...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K *

Join us to lead a dynamic Sales Development team, driving pipeline growth through strategic outbound and inbound initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and leverag...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join the Platform Engineering Team to design and implement innovative solutions across infrastructure, data, and security platforms, leveraging modern technologies to enhance efficiency and security i...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing interoperability specifications for Veteran health information exchange, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance standards and ensure compliance with federal...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic initiatives and M&A activities through in-depth research, analysis, and collaboration with senior leadership to inform corporate decisions and shape the comp...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$168K - $200K *

Engage with enterprise customers to address complex security and risk challenges. Serve as a trusted advisor, leading solution design and product demonstrations while collaborating with cross-function...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $155K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving strategic growth initiatives, forging partnerships, and executing acquisitions across a diverse regional portfolio. Collaborate with leaders to enhance market...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Transform client relationships by managing the transaction lifecycle, ensuring customer satisfaction, and collaborating with internal teams to drive profitability and service excellence. Leverage your...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support project delivery as an Associate Engagement Manager, collaborating with teams on Workday implementations and ensuring customer satisfaction while driving innovation and strategic growth in the...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to drive successful Workday implementations and support project delivery. Collaborate with clients and consultants to ensure exceptional service and project health while contributing t...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects that drive strategic goals. Oversee project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery, compliance, and stakeholder engagement while fostering collaboration acro...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in enterprise application integrations. Drive strategy, development, and governance while enhancing connectivity across various platforms. Foster techni...

Richmond Hill, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Engage with advisors to enhance relationships and promote innovative banking solutions. Leverage your expertise in business planning and territory management to drive sales and optimize product delive...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Empower strategic decision-making by driving data analysis and recommendations. Collaborate with senior leadership to shape initiatives, build financial models, and leverage AI tools, ensuring impactf...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $135K *

Transform business development operations by leading CRM initiatives, optimizing processes, and enhancing reporting. Collaborate across teams to drive strategic growth and improve organizational effec...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

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

$165K - $195K *

Engage in strategic solution development for Federal Government initiatives, translating client needs into innovative technical strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compellin...

United StatesRemote

5 days 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.