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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$150K - $175K *

Build your expertise in product management by driving the strategy and execution of our Commerce product. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and deliver impactful...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

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

$134K - $236K *

Lead a team of senior AI architects to transform customer AI initiatives into impactful, production-ready solutions, enhancing customer experience and operational performance across enterprise engagem...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$300K - $500K+*

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cutting-edge Machine Learning solutions that enhance content discovery and promotion strategies, driving member engagement and optimizing generated assets f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming enablement by designing world-class onboarding programs that enhance new hire productivity and knowledge, employing innovative, hands-on training methods and AI-driven...

New York City, NYRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $143K *

Shape the future of digital solutions by developing innovative M365 and Power Platform applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance enterprise collaboration, automate processes, and levera...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of sales enablement by building a robust function from the ground up. Drive onboarding, training, and process adoption while leveraging analytics to enhance productivity and CRM usage...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a technical leader driving enterprise identity and messaging services. Manage a talented team of engineers, ensuring reliable operations and security in a hybrid environment w...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the evolution of a cutting-edge CI/CD platform, integrating AI tools and leading a team of DevOps engineers. Own production releases and implement modern delivery practices to enhance software d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate customer success by managing accounts to drive value realization, ensuring technology adoption, and achieving renewal and expansion targets through strategic insights and collaboration with sa...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive IT Service Management excellence by overseeing ServiceNow integration and support for critical U.S. Government missions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance ITSM processes and ensure effect...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $150K *

Lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives in Marketing Solutions, driving complex programs across multiple teams. Utilize project management expertise to ensure timely delivery, financial rigor...

San Antonio, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $126K *

Lead the charge in developing and delivering impactful training programs to enhance operational readiness and quality across health plan departments, while collaborating with cross-functional teams an...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic growth as you build relationships with C-level executives, lead complex sales cycles, and exceed quotas in selling enterprise-level SaaS solutions to $20bn+ clients while managing a de...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of healthcare IT by managing ServiceNow projects, enhancing workflows, and ensuring seamless integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solution...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$197K - $240K *

Join us to define and own the product strategy for Wallets, shaping the future of stablecoin and payment solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive customer adoption and business impact through inno...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of learning management by overseeing the execution of Workday Learning. Collaborate with HR Technology to enhance the learning catalog, manage enrollments, and ensure compliance...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion the end-to-end management of high-touch implementations, ensuring efficient customer onboarding for B2B SaaS solutions while enhancing customer satisfaction and achieving optimal time-to-valu...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate global post-market surveillance by leading a team focused on safety, compliance, and performance of medical devices. Drive field actions, analyze data, and collaborate cross-functionally to en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead and innovate IT Controls and AI Resiliency projects, ensuring effective management and delivery within scope, budget, and schedule while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving market growth by engaging dealers and customers, unlocking new business opportunities, and collaborating with sales teams to enhance market presence and revenue across diver...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your recruiting career by leading high-impact searches for Director-level and above roles. Collaborate with senior leaders to shape talent strategies, drive full-cycle recruiting, and build ex...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $223K *

Drive the delivery of a strategic technology transformation initiative, overseeing complex modernization programs to enhance efficiency and customer experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $94K *

Join our mission-driven team to engage kidney care patients directly, building trust and awareness of health plans. You'll collaborate with care teams and community members to support informed health...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing sales performance through targeted enablement initiatives. You'll work closely with diverse sales teams to coach, train, and build effective tools, ensuring impactful and...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$104K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team to lead Quality Assurance efforts in Long-Term Services and Supports. Oversee compliance, collaborate with external partners, and drive operational excellence while ensuring adhere...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.