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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$125K - $175K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading diverse teams, ensuring safety, and driving effective communication. Leverage your expertise in construction management to enhance processes and foster strong clien...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $150K *

Champion strategic alliances by driving business development and managing key relationships within the Independent Financial Network, focusing on life insurance opportunities and enhancing market pres...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $110K *

Transform the landscape of learning recognition by leading cross-functional projects, coordinating with experts, and ensuring timely delivery of initiatives that align with strategic goals. Drive coll...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$119K - $155K *

Innovate within the Salesforce environment by developing and customizing solutions, supporting users, and enhancing system capabilities to drive business success and improve user experience across all...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $170K *

Shape the future of HR technology by leading the Workday roadmap and HRIS function. Drive strategic improvements while ensuring seamless daily operations for a diverse workforce across multiple locati...

Florida, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Drive business growth by identifying and securing new opportunities in life sciences and CPG sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions and exceed sales targets whi...

Newtown, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining audit practices by leading the transition to an agentic operating model. Collaborate across functions to innovate audit methodologies and drive transformation for clients...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and delivery of innovative Service Cloud Voice solutions, guiding clients through contact center modernization and AI adoption. Collaborate with teams to create scalable, secure archit...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the technical vision for a comprehensive AI program, guiding multiple teams through complex challenges. Ensure high-quality delivery, set architectural standards, and collaborate with executi...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize your career as an Infor M3 Technical Consultant, leveraging 3-5 years of expertise in integrations and development. Collaborate with teams to design and support seamless enterprise solutions...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $148K *

Contribute to cutting-edge insurance technology by designing and coding scalable solutions in Guidewire ClaimCenter, influencing architecture while collaborating with cross-functional teams for techni...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving business development across a diverse portfolio, managing accounts, generating leads, and closing sales. You'll engage with clients to deliver customized solutions while ach...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $202K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Director Analyst, leveraging your expertise to guide senior IT executives in navigating digital workplace strategies. Deliver actionable insights that align technology...

Irving, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Empower clients by leading the implementation of innovative solutions, ensuring successful adoption and integration of Omnissa Workspace ONE. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive business outcomes...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic agency by leading complex client campaigns. Manage project scope, timelines, and budgets while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality result...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $114K *

Unlock potential by providing clinical support and education to enhance patient care and sales effectiveness in a dynamic field-based role focused on neuromodulation therapies for chronic pain and neu...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $145K *

Empower our leadership team by managing complex operations and enhancing productivity. Collaborate across diverse teams to support high-priority initiatives at the intersection of AI and national secu...

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1 week ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Transform enterprise solutions as a Salesforce Solution Architect, leading teams to deliver innovative, scalable projects. Drive presales, guide architecture, and leverage cutting-edge AI capabilities...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of product marketing by bridging product and go-to-market teams. Drive impactful messaging, enablement, and strategies that resonate with audiences, ensuring alignment in a fast-paced...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering and design management for a large-scale industrial infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with technical standards and client expectations through...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$96K - $207K *

Drive Treasury Management revenue by optimizing payables solutions through collaboration with clients and fintech partners, enhancing operational efficiency and product innovation in B2B and B2C payme...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate training effectiveness by leading multi-domain intelligence support for ARNG units. Collaborate on exercise design, execution, and assessment while providing expert guidance and developing tra...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced training initiatives for Army National Guard units. Collaborate with commanders to enhance operational readiness through expert guidance in intelligence processes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $105K *

Join our Client Success team as a Senior Support Engineer, where you'll elevate support standards, foster client relationships, and collaborate with developers to resolve complex issues, ensuring exce...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead backend development and API architecture, ensuring security, performance, and data integrity while collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver robust solutions...

Albany, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   15+ 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.