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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$120K - $247K *

Drive visibility and influence for a leading brand by managing key industry relationships, shaping event strategies, and enhancing external communications across major platforms in the U.S. and Canada...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive WellTheory's growth in benefits consulting by cultivating strong partnerships, educating consultants, and supporting client strategies. This hands-on, individual contributor role requires strate...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $115K *

Transform the leasing landscape by driving product adoption and broker engagement. As a key partner, you'll enhance AI tools, ensure data accuracy, and build relationships that empower brokers to deli...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $120K *

Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...

Victoria, BCRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $250K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI technology by building and operating a secure, production-grade platform. Collaborate with business teams to transform AI capabilities into measurable value...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $177K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to shape product strategy, drive growth, and enhance customer value through data-driven insights and innovative solutions across the full product lif...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Elevate product innovation by leading cross-functional teams to develop AI tools and workflows. Drive project momentum through hands-on prototyping and clear communication, ensuring alignment between...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$196K - $270K *

Help us drive growth by managing strategic partnerships within the MSSP ecosystem. You'll develop tailored business plans, enhance partner relationships, and leverage data to boost revenue and service...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative web and cloud applications. In this role, you'll lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $137K *

Optimize project outcomes as you manage small to medium-sized initiatives. Collaborate across teams, navigate risks, and ensure timely delivery of quality solutions while enhancing communication and s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $500K+*

Join a dynamic team to train and optimize LLMs, build distributed infrastructure, and co-design hardware through ML experimentation, ensuring high-quality evaluations and collaboration across teams fo...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform client experiences by leading software implementations and driving strategic roadmaps. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while fostering trusted relationships with customers a...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$131K - $175K *

Manage complex technology initiatives across IT, enhancing program delivery and maturing the PMO. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic projects, ensuring alignment and efficiency in executio...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$69K - $110K *

Champion service operations evolution by driving product repair strategies, enhancing workflows, and collaborating with global partners to deliver exceptional customer service and operational efficien...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $185K *

Empower clients by leveraging deep ONESOURCE Direct Tax expertise to design innovative solutions using AI and automation tools. Engage directly with customers, manage projects, and drive efficiency wh...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$109K - $180K *

Transform the enablement landscape by driving impactful learning programs for field associates and partners, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and enhancing sales execution capabilities...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Deliver innovative datacenter, cloud, and network solutions by leading architecture design, client engagement, and technical governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape complex infras...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate your career by leading SAP S/4HANA transformations, guiding clients through Order to Cash solutions, and enhancing operational efficiency while establishing strong partnerships and delivering...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $210K *

Drive customer success by leading a team of engineers to enhance GitLab adoption, develop scalable enablement programs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve measurable business outco...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Empower a dynamic sales team to drive growth and deliver impactful solutions for school districts. Lead with integrity, foster collaboration, and navigate complex sales cycles while ensuring customer...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $173K *

Join a team that's redefining AI-driven quality and performance operations. You'll build systems that enhance frontline team effectiveness and AI agent performance, ensuring impactful coaching and fee...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $230K *

Accelerate your career by driving growth through strategic partnerships. Own the complete lifecycle from sourcing to managing affiliate partnerships that enhance our customer acquisition and revenue s...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $155K *

Oversee complex project delivery, ensuring alignment with client goals and financial control. Lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive proactive actions for successful outcomes using estab...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Create transformative operational excellence initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency across the organization while mentoring cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous i...

Texas, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$142K - $203K *

Design and optimize AI-ready networking infrastructures to support high-performance computing and data-intensive workloads. Collaborate with customers to assess, plan, and implement scalable solutions...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.