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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$96K - $148K *

Unlock the potential of government partnerships by managing client projects across the US. Support project design, training, and implementation, ensuring optimal client experiences and delivering succ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing procurement processes and delivering effective SAP solutions. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to enhance materials management and drive e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading global compensation strategies across multiple regions. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to execute merit cycles, benchmark roles, and innovate with AI tools to enh...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $132K *

Join a team that's transforming service operations for utility-scale energy storage systems. Oversee inventory, warranty processes, and warehouse logistics to ensure customer satisfaction and operatio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $199K *

Drive innovation by leading the design and delivery of AI agents and workflows that enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex challenges into scalabl...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $195K *

Join a dynamic AI Automation team to design and deliver production-grade AI agents and workflows, enhancing operational efficiency across the organization while solving complex business challenges wit...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $145K *

Drive product strategy and modernization for merchant onboarding solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management capabilities and ensure market-leading standards in a d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $108K *

Support outside plant projects by analyzing records, statistics, and reports. Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant project completion while managin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise architecture by leading solution design initiatives that align technology with business goals, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and compliance across systems and applica...

Harrisburg, PARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading full-cycle recruiting for GTM roles. Collaborate with executives to define hiring standards, build strong talent pipelines, and drive strategic hiring initiatives in a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$350K - $380K *

Lead the charge in driving growth within the U.S. Army by developing strategic relationships and capturing opportunities in Air Defense and Counter-UAS programs, ensuring alignment with mission needs...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive automated security solutions by designing and implementing Super Intelligence capabilities, enhancing threat detection and response across integrated security technologies while collaborating wi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $125K *

Lead the charge in driving growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities. Utilize a consultative sales approach to build relationships, manage a sales pipeline, and exceed revenue targ...

Concord, NHRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $122K *

Empower your career by developing innovative Microsoft 365 solutions. This role involves end-to-end Power Platform development, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance city...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

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

$277K - $320K *

Empower strategic partnerships by leading the development and execution of a multi-year business strategy with key channel partners, driving revenue growth and enhancing collaborative relationships ac...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $115K *

Lead the charge in driving product adoption and optimizing customer success through hands-on technical guidance, ensuring clients maximize value from their SaaS solutions while managing complex accoun...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by managing high-value client relationships, driving growth, and enhancing satisfaction in the independent broker/dealer channel. Collaborate cross-functionally to elevate client expe...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engage in advanced security operations as a Senior Security Analyst, leading incident response, enhancing detection capabilities, and driving process improvements to protect critical assets in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering enterprise-level growth programs by ensuring alignment across all functions, driving planning and execution adherence, and managing complex initiatives for timely product...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance member engagement through strategic initiatives, events, and relationship-building. Drive value for members while fostering collaboration across departments in a fast-pa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise transformation by leading journey management initiatives, partnering with C-suite executives to drive strategic alignment and multi-year ROI. Influence product direction and best p...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $250K *

Unlock new client potential by leading financial advisory teams to acquire high-net-worth clients. Drive business growth through strategic marketing and relationship building, ensuring exceptional ser...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Advance partnerships that expand opportunities for youth by securing multi-million-dollar commitments. Lead outreach to C-suite executives, develop proposals, and drive fundraising efforts to support...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Pioneer a transformative Donations Management Team, ensuring accurate, secure processing of charitable contributions while leading staff, establishing operational standards, and enhancing donor servic...

Towson, MDRemote

1 week ago

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

$127K - $175K *

Champion the execution of security and privacy initiatives, aligning cross-functional teams to reduce risks and enhance outcomes. Drive strategic planning, maintain clear communication, and prepare ex...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.