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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$181K - $216K *

Empower the future of people operations by aligning strategy with business goals. Lead a dynamic team across HR functions, driving engagement, compliance, and organizational design while fostering a c...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by leading technical recruitment efforts to attract top engineering talent. Collaborate with hiring managers to develop strategies, manage the recruitment lifecycle, and enhance can...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $130K *

Drive the acquisition and usability of clinical data to enhance healthcare outcomes. Collaborate with diverse teams to analyze data gaps, implement integrations, and optimize processes, ensuring timel...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $154K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced infrastructure environment, driving execution among diverse technical and business teams, while adapting to evolving prio...

Colorado, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $145K *

Strategize financial operations and enhance reporting accuracy while leading the finance team. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive financial sustainability and operational efficiency across bu...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative product offerings by driving product convergence and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to simplify business processes and implement new concept...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative infrastructure solutions for scalable deployments, collaborating with customers to refine requirements, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $144K *

Transform visual storytelling by designing engaging graphics and motion for social media campaigns. Collaborate with teams to create impactful content that resonates with diverse online audiences, uti...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of partner engagement by leading global programs that enhance value across the customer lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve partner exp...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $93K *

Lead client engagements by building strong relationships, managing projects, and driving business growth. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions while mentoring staff and id...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $100K *

Drive sales growth by supporting market teams with technical expertise in Axalta products, enhancing customer satisfaction through training, effective communication, and collaboration across various s...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $174K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into actionable insights that enhance Marketing and Sales strategies. Drive customer relevancy through market analysis, persona development, and innovative researc...

Illinois, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K *

Transform the future of mobile development by leveraging AI to enhance marketplace experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and ship high-quality Android applications tha...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Empower strategic partnerships to enhance product distribution and revenue. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive integration, manage agreements, and optimize partner relationships for grow...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Drive your career with a Senior Site Reliability Engineer role focused on building secure AWS GovCloud foundations for FedRAMP High and IL5, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while mentor...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Elevate healthcare impact by building and scaling enterprise accounts in women's health. Own the sales cycle, engage stakeholders, and drive screening initiatives while collaborating across teams to e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic growth by managing a high-performing sales team, refining sales strategies, and fostering a culture of excellence to achieve ambitious revenue goals...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Discover and develop strategic partnerships in K-12 education. Drive new business growth, manage high-level relationships, and tailor solutions to enhance literacy outcomes in California and Nevada's...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic initiatives for high-value accounts, driving new business growth by leveraging deep client relationships and insights. Master internal methodologies to enhance customer satisfaction, re...

Alberta, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $120K *

Elevate clinical trial execution by supporting the development team in data review, safety tracking, and cross-functional collaboration to advance innovative clinical programs in ophthalmology...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $184K *

Engage with major regional accounts to drive strategy and new business growth. Build executive relationships, manage account satisfaction, and leverage Gartner's sales methodology to achieve quota and...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$144K - $184K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth by managing key accounts, fostering executive relationships, and delivering tailored solutions to enhance client satisfaction and retention while achieving...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $147K *

Join a dynamic team focused on driving new business and cultivating strategic relationships with C-level executives in Large Enterprises, owning the complete sales cycle to enhance client value and ac...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$195K - $351K *

Drive data transformation by architecting analytics strategies that empower decision-makers. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance data governance and delivery, while building high-perf...

San Antonio, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $177K *

Advance your career by driving enterprise sales for a leading frontline enablement platform. Engage with decision-makers, manage complex sales cycles, and develop strategic territory plans to achieve...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks 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.