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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$150K - $180K *

Transform cloud operations by leading a team to ensure performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency across multi-cloud environments, while driving incident management and fostering collaboration with...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring database and application reliability. This role focuses on diagnosing outages, coordinating recovery efforts, and supporting enterprise IT operations to mainta...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $137K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing a team of Client HR Partners, ensuring high-quality HR service delivery and compliance across the employee lifecycle while driving client satisfaction and op...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$89K *

Lead training and performance initiatives for franchisees, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices and enhance learning outcomes across Canad...

Burlington, ONRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$170K - $195K *

Engage in strategic account acquisition for our Legal Technologies sector, focusing on sourcing, qualifying, and closing new enterprise accounts. Drive revenue growth through complex sales cycles whil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $135K *

Join a team that's transforming Medicaid agencies through expert OCM strategies. Leverage your project management and change management skills to enhance health outcomes and build stronger communities...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$180K - $240K *

Lead strategic business initiatives by building relationships with senior executives to drive revenue growth in life sciences. Develop actionable plans to identify opportunities and enhance market pos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K - $179K *

Champion seamless office operations and executive engagement, ensuring exceptional experiences and strategic support for leadership activities in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with diverse stakeh...

Washington Metro, DCRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $190K *

Elevate your career by guiding clients through ERP and HCM transformations. Leverage your Workday expertise to shape strategic visions, enhance organizational readiness, and drive impactful change acr...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $185K *

Transform organizational change management by leading initiatives that enhance adoption and engagement across enterprise transformation projects, focusing on content operations and AI-enabled workflow...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Contribute to product success by bridging Product, Marketing, and Sales. Drive field enablement through effective messaging, training, and content creation, ensuring sellers and partners can confident...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $185K *

Transform the technology landscape by leading cross-functional teams to enhance Medicaid Enterprise Systems, driving system architecture improvements and mentoring engineers towards high-quality, secu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$245K - $275K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing strategic initiatives that drive growth and transformation across the organization while collaborating with an executive team to enhance the mission and impac...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in business development by cultivating strategic B2B relationships, driving growth through effective market strategies, and managing the full sales cycle to enhance client engagement a...

Phoenix, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced analytics and experimentation initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy machine learning solutions, driving data-driven decision-ma...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Champion growth by driving new business and enhancing customer relationships. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored packaging solutions while executing effective sales strategies to capt...

Rock Island, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $157K *

Elevate your career by leading transformative digital marketing strategies for high-profile clients. Drive measurable growth through innovative media plans and creative ideation while fostering truste...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $156K *

Shape the future of client engagement by leading strategic implementations, fostering collaboration, and driving operational excellence in the healthcare payor industry. Your expertise will ensure suc...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $180K *

Drive impactful GTM systems strategy by optimizing processes and technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engineering workflows, ensuring alignment and continuous improv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth in cybersecurity consulting. Leverage executive relationships and a diverse partner ecosystem to close complex deals and build long-term accounts, all while...

Tacoma, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming innovative ideas into impactful AI-driven solutions for public health and medical research. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop MVPs that enhance scientific disco...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Transform search strategies by leading SEO initiatives that drive organic growth and enhance brand visibility across diverse channels and emerging platforms, while collaborating with cross-functional...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Develop and deliver training programs for EV/AV technicians, enhancing their skills and knowledge. Collaborate with leadership to identify training needs and create effective learning solutions in a d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of our web strategy by leading a cross-functional team to optimize user experience, drive demand generation, and enhance web performance. Your expertise will transform our website int...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance the success of teams by designing and delivering AI-powered learning experiences. Own the enablement lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create engaging, measurable trainin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.