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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$120K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to lead large-scale NetSuite projects, enhancing client experiences through strategic project management and collaboration. Utilize your expertise in pre-sales and implementation t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $111K *

Lead and innovate Tier I service desk operations by supervising agents, optimizing performance, and ensuring exceptional support for external users. Drive shifts performance, manage escalations, and e...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $156K *

Transform client relationships by leading strategic implementations, ensuring operational excellence, and driving product adoption in the healthcare payor industry. Collaborate with cross-functional t...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$196K - $364K *

Lead the charge in shaping employment law strategy across the Americas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance on compliance, employee relations, and litigation management...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation by bridging Support and Engineering teams, analyzing complex client issues, and ensuring effective resolutions. Own escalations from start to finish, enhancing collaboration and deliv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $145K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design integrated solutions that enhance user experience, leveraging AI tools and a design system to create cohesive workflows and drive product value in a B...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive innovation by developing AI and automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency and member experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and support secure, sc...

Winston Salem, NCRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $150K *

Elevate the Technical Support transformation by driving strategic initiatives across Customer Experience. Own the execution of comprehensive plans, manage vital partnerships, and ensure success throug...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $195K *

Partner with us to enhance patient safety in Cardiac Rhythm Management. Leverage your clinical expertise to evaluate safety signals and collaborate across teams, ensuring effective decision-making thr...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead strategic outreach initiatives that enhance security protections for governmental entities. Drive customer engagement through education and marketing of Managed Security Services, whil...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $196K *

Champion innovative solutions in healthcare coding by leading cross-functional teams, optimizing product strategies, and enhancing customer experiences through data-driven insights and agile methodolo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $207K *

Drive revenue growth by managing key partner relationships and developing strategic business plans. Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities and deliver tailored solutions, ensuring cust...

California, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$180K - $220K *

Empower a globally distributed team to build and enhance an in-house ERP application, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and delivery while fostering a culture of collaboration, accoun...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise data management by leading the design and delivery of Informatica MDM solutions. Leverage your expertise to create scalable data models and governance processe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Advance the annual and major gifts program for a leading research center, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to secure funding and foster donor relationships, while contributing to a mission of p...

Madison, WIRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior sales professional, driving new business opportunities and crafting tailored solutions for clients. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, understand client ne...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $205K *

Champion process excellence by optimizing workflows and driving cross-functional improvements. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate service quality throu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $135K *

Transform the insurance landscape by leading product innovation and development initiatives, enhancing personal Property products to meet member needs and drive profitable growth while ensuring market...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead strategic project management for complex electric substation projects. Oversee project scope, schedule, and cost while navigating challenges. Foster collaboration within teams and ensure effectiv...

New Orleans, LARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Champion project success by leading data center construction initiatives. Oversee scope, schedule, and budget while managing a collaborative team to ensure quality and client satisfaction on complex p...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of tax strategies by leading our diverse team and managing client relationships. Engage with various industries to deliver tailored solutions and ensure client satisfaction while driv...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $208K *

Transform supplier engagement strategies to enhance performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives and improvements within the supply chain, ensuring alignme...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of an AI-driven product, shaping strategy, roadmap, and execution for enterprise content insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance adoption and value in regulated sec...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $285K *

Lead the development of Test & Code Coverage capabilities, transforming complex challenges into actionable strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and streamlin...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in financial governance and budgeting for IT, managing a $70M+ technology budget. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize investments, ensure transparency, and drive strategic financ...

New York City, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.