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 - $132K *

Help us coordinate deployment activities and streamline project workflows, ensuring timely resolution of site blockers and effective communication among stakeholders to drive successful technology imp...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead Revenue Operations, driving strategy and execution for sales and renewals. Collaborate across departments to enhance processes, optimize technology, and ensure accurate...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$105K - $163K *

Transform database environments by leading architecture and administration efforts across multiple platforms, ensuring compliance and performance for mission-critical applications in a dynamic, remote...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming marketing operations through innovative MarTech solutions, driving student and partner success while optimizing efficiency across a multi-brand ecosystem. Own product s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$133K - $200K *

Elevate client relationships by leading strategic executive engagements, transforming account priorities into impactful conversations that drive growth and strengthen partnerships. Collaborate with sa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Pioneer impactful relationships with high-net-worth donors, managing major and principal gifts. Collaborate with leadership to strategize on $1M+ donations, fostering deep connections and executing so...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Advance business growth by building strategic relationships and identifying client needs. Drive sales initiatives and ensure seamless implementation of client programs while meeting profit margins and...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion the seamless execution of complex AI and Cloud projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Leverage your project management skills to coordinate multiple initiatives in a...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform the recovery landscape by driving analytics and strategy for collections operations, creating impactful frameworks, enhancing performance metrics, and fostering cross-functional collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving compliance solutions by leveraging your sales expertise to build relationships, influence decision-makers, and expand our customer base through strategic prospecting and col...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $175K *

Lead and innovate within our ML Operations team, driving scalable machine learning solutions. Oversee a talented group while ensuring robust integration of ML technologies, optimizing performance, and...

San Ramon, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $122K *

Shape the future of IT capabilities by leading requirements analysis and advisory support for a Department of War agency. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights and enhance ente...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $122K *

Join a team that's driving innovation as you lead critical IT capability analysis, mentorship, and strategic decision-making. Utilize your expertise to enhance enterprise IT initiatives and deliver im...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $112K *

Design and implement comprehensive participant communication strategies for large clients, ensuring engagement and satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial education and decision-ma...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $300K *

Partner with us to drive strategic sales initiatives, cultivate CxO relationships, and identify growth opportunities, all while enhancing customer satisfaction and delivering impactful business outcom...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $135K *

Discover the opportunity to architect and develop enterprise integration and AI automation solutions, connecting critical business applications and AI agents to enhance operational efficiency and driv...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to shaping organizational success through strategic HR partnerships. Collaborate with leaders to enhance performance, drive talent initiatives, and foster a thriving workp...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance our market strategy by leveraging technical expertise to identify and pursue opportunities in Distribution Planning, Design, and Grid Modernization, while building strong relationships with ut...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$76K - $90K *

Drive successful client relationships by managing fintech partnerships. Oversee onboarding, provide support, ensure effective communication, and track program milestones, enhancing stakeholder experie...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $170K *

Design innovative AI solutions on Microsoft Azure, bridging business needs and engineering execution. Own the architecture, ensure security, and lead the build process while adapting to evolving proje...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to customer success as a technical liaison, driving adoption of AI-driven solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product value and performance. Foster strong r...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing strategic partnerships with executive clients, driving retention and revenue growth through consultative account management and business development in the digital banking...

Georgia, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing project management processes for a VHA client team. Utilize your expertise to enhance strategic planning, decision-making, and execution while collaborating with senior s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Champion talent acquisition by sourcing top candidates, collaborating with hiring teams, and leveraging innovative tools to enhance recruitment strategies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$166K - $249K *

Shape the future of AI in healthcare by defining and executing a strategic roadmap that integrates intelligent solutions into clinical workflows, ensuring safety and efficiency while collaborating wit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.