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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$161K - $367K *

Join a team that's driving sales growth by developing tailored strategies and nurturing key client relationships. This role balances new client acquisition with expanding existing accounts, leveraging...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $136K *

Help us drive customer success by owning and optimizing digital engagement programs. You'll lead strategy, build automated journeys, and analyze performance to enhance customer experiences and ensure...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $151K *

Shape the future of public health by leading the development of a statewide vaccine management and clinical case management system, ensuring seamless integration and support for local health departmen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Unlock strategic benefits solutions by designing impactful health and welfare programs across the Americas, driving cost efficiency and associate experience, while influencing key stakeholders and uti...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Empower enterprise clients by delivering strategic insights and solutions that enhance hiring processes. Drive growth through relationship management and data analysis, ensuring clients achieve measur...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $300K *

Lead the charge in full-cycle sales within the TOLA region, engaging with security leaders to drive pipeline generation and exceed quotas. Collaborate cross-functionally to refine strategies and accel...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Empower a dynamic team of software engineers to innovate and deliver impactful tech solutions, collaborating with cross-functional partners to enhance pediatric healthcare for children with special ne...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$104K - $125K *

Lead strategic initiatives for Chronic PD portfolio, driving growth through physician engagement and contract management. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance market share and ensure effective re...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Partner with us to drive partner growth through strategic technical engagement, business development, and AI innovation. Leverage your expertise to build trusted relationships and deliver scalable sol...

Columbus, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $221K *

Drive strategic partner growth by leading pre-sales excellence and solution innovations. Build trusted relationships, influence partner strategies, and co-create AI-driven solutions that accelerate bu...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $221K *

Advance partner growth by combining technical excellence with strategic co-innovation. Engage with partners to drive AI-first technology adoption, crafting scalable solutions while ensuring measurable...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate the technical architecture vision and execution across a product portfolio, driving the transition to a scalable, cloud-native SaaS environment while integrating AI, data, and security. Collab...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving customer success by managing strategic accounts, enhancing retention, and leading a dedicated team. Shape best practices and leverage automation to optimize account manageme...

Florida, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of grid modernization by leading complex initiatives, integrating advanced technologies, and providing strategic advisory to utilities. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative...

Florida, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$266K - $335K *

Unlock potential by managing relationships with senior technical personnel, demonstrating product value, and providing expert solutions to enhance customer business objectives in a dynamic sales envir...

Sacramento, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$272K - $330K *

Optimize customer solutions by leveraging technical expertise in product sales. Collaborate with senior decision-makers to drive business objectives and enhance product understanding, ensuring excepti...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$47K - $146K *

Empower your career by managing the full lifecycle of lateral attorney recruiting. Collaborate with leadership to attract top talent, streamline processes, and enhance diversity hiring initiatives whi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $200K *

Champion the full sales cycle for robotic palletizing solutions, engaging with operations leaders and plant managers in manufacturing and logistics. Drive revenue growth through consultative selling a...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $213K *

Transform integration solutions by designing and developing robust MuleSoft applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery and optimize performance while mentori...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $125K *

Lead the charge in modernizing a federal agency's data ecosystem. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into actionable features, ensuring backlog readiness and supporting AI initiatives in...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in strategic enterprise sales, managing complex accounts and building C-suite relationships to drive long-term revenue across key verticals. Navigate intricate sales cycles and complia...

Tampa, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $148K *

Transform your career by leading complex projects, managing resources, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive strategic initiatives and maintain client relationship...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $92K *

Unlock potential by driving marketing initiatives and proposal efforts for the Infrastructure sector. Collaborate with teams to enhance client relationships and create impactful materials that boost b...

Temecula, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$158K - $170K *

Lead the development of predictive models integrating advanced ML techniques to drive strategic decision-making across credit risk, collections, and business operations while mentoring data scientists...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$466K - $500K+*

Accelerate progress at the forefront of ML infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement user-centric solutions that enhance model development and deployment for di...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.