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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$97K - $118K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing strategic sales initiatives for large accounts, fostering key relationships to drive long-term revenue growth and market penetration while collaborating acr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $225K *

Champion the future of risk management by leveraging your actuarial expertise in a remote role focused on regulatory consulting, pricing, reserving, and reinsurance strategies, while advancing your pr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $125K *

Lead the development of innovative Android applications using AI tools to enhance user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software while maintaining ownership...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as an AI-first Software Engineer, driving innovation in mobile marketplace experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and efficiency while le...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building and delivering data products that empower leadership and client engagements. This hands-on role requires strategic oversight and collaboration to ensure high-quality analyt...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading the Knowledge Management program for a major IT support initiative, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and improving self-service capabilities to enhance user experie...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform airport advertising environments by conducting site visits, developing signage concepts, and collaborating with design teams. This role combines hands-on fieldwork with creative design to en...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $240K *

Lead the charge in shaping data architecture strategies, driving innovation across platforms, and mentoring teams to optimize data governance and AI integration for scalable solutions that deliver mea...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $176K *

Empower your career by leading complex marketing initiatives across diverse teams and clients. This role demands strategic thinking and execution excellence in a fast-paced environment, ensuring seaml...

Maryland, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$250K - $300K *

Shape the future of AI-driven platforms by designing scalable applications and intelligent workflows. Lead initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and enable real-time insights, while mentorin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $300K *

Transform enterprise operations by developing AI solutions tailored to customer needs. Engage directly with clients, manage the full technical lifecycle, and drive measurable improvements in AI perfor...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $189K *

Elevate your career by engaging with customers and partners to maximize the value of our solutions. Collaborate with teams to drive adoption, support partner onboarding, and present tailored demonstra...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of AI innovation, driving impactful solutions for clients. Leverage your expertise to guide organizations through their AI journeys and contribute to transformativ...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative sales strategies in the regenerative medicine sector. This role involves full-funnel prospecting, building relationships with key stakeholders, and designing imp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive client satisfaction as a Senior Project Manager, overseeing eDiscovery projects, managing budgets, and consulting on best practices. Lead teams, enhance workflows, and ensure timely delivery whi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $185K *

Elevate your career by managing a dynamic data engineering team, shaping scalable data pipelines, and driving innovative data solutions to enhance enterprise data strategies and execution efficiency a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $158K *

Manage the successful delivery of healthcare IT projects, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring compliance with standards while driving customer engagement and adoption across acute care environments...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $90K *

Help us lead a dynamic accounting team, overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance across multiple projects while driving process improvements and fostering collaboration in a remote envi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$62K - $104K *

Advance mental health outcomes by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize disability claims management and enhance case manager skills, ensuring effective support for Plan Members and o...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Advance healthcare by driving product adoption and education in colorectal cancer screening across a key geographic territory. Collaborate with healthcare providers to enhance market penetration and e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Project Manager, driving software delivery timelines and ensuring seamless project execution with engineering and product teams. Foster strong stakeholder relation...

Toronto, ONRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $225K *

Contribute to the growth of our retail segment by leading human capital strategies that optimize talent acquisition, performance management, and organizational design in alignment with business object...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive new business in the Cyber domain by building relationships, shaping solutions, and leading contract execution. Own a diverse portfolio while adapting to evolving responsibilities and ensuring cu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$238K - $365K *

Join a team that's redefining lidar technology for autonomy products. Lead the technical strategy, collaborate with experts, and drive innovations from concept to production, ensuring performance and...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $185K *

Transform the Cyber operations landscape by leading business development, shaping solutions, and executing contracts. Build trusted relationships, manage a diverse portfolio, and drive customer satisf...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.