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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$100K - $120K *

Transform customer success by driving adoption and value realization for advisory teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance workflows and deliver measurable outcomes, ensuring clients achieve e...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Elevate customer experience by optimizing Zendesk for a scaling organization. Collaborate with leadership to enhance routing, AI tools, and workflows, ensuring efficient support operations and data-dr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$141K - $204K *

Drive strategic growth for DSD by leveraging data, analytics, and tools to enhance operational performance and achieve expansion goals. Collaborate with leadership to support initiatives that elevate...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$172K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining AI security! As a Principal AI Security Engineer, you'll lead assessments, design controls, and partner with teams to ensure safe AI adoption across the enterprise, drivi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Take ownership of client-facing projects, ensuring alignment with objectives and operational excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement while managing client relationsh...

Overland Park, KSRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Develop and implement structured coaching for B2B sales teams, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance performance and drive revenue growth through disciplined weekly sessions and tailored feedback...

Highland Park, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$172K - $202K *

Champion innovative insights and strategies as a Senior Director, driving impactful research and analysis to empower clients globally. Engage with stakeholders to deliver actionable advice and elevate...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer AI solutions in insurance and retirement by leading presales engagements, architecting tailored demos, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver imp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join our team to enhance security and automation in delivery pipelines, driving consistent deployments and compliance through modern DevSecOps practices alongside skilled professionals...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading threat intelligence and detection engineering. Shape strategies to protect diverse industries from cyber threats, while building a high-impact program that...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance decision-making and support EHRM initiatives. Drive program management, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and contribute to strategic communications while ensuring effe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $117K *

Elevate your career by leading SDTM programming activities, ensuring quality deliverables, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize clinical data transformation in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Optimize integration capabilities within a dynamic software environment, leading the design and implementation of robust APIs and services while mentoring team members and enhancing project workflows...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Empower members to fully engage with our product through strategic post-sale launches, driving adoption and enhancing user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful impl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $117K *

Lead and develop a high-performing remote team of rehabilitation specialists, providing expert guidance on complex cases and promoting evidence-informed practices to enhance rehabilitation and return...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $190K *

The Consulting Manager for Workday Benefits will lead teams in delivering complex implementations and system optimizations for Workday Benefits. This role requires expertise in benefits administration...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $125K *

Transform complex commercial casualty claims management by leveraging your expertise in construction-related exposures and litigation. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional outcomes...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team to provide essential school psychology services, conduct assessments, and collaborate with educators and families to enhance student success in a virtual or in-person setting...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping high-impact strategies and narratives for enterprise growth. Collaborate with senior leaders to craft compelling pitches and support organic initiatives, driving success acr...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $158K *

Unlock potential by transforming user insights into intuitive product experiences. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance digital solutions for temperature-sensitive supply chains, ensuring user nee...

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1 week ago

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

$128K - $139K *

Drive the identity lifecycle for enterprise access management, ensuring secure, reliable identity services. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience while implementing Zero Trust principles a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful ABA services remotely, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and guiding behavior technicians to foster meaningful progress for children and famil...

Dalton, GARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $165K *

Drive exceptional service delivery by leading a skilled team of Implementation Consultants, ensuring successful deployment and adoption of connected operations solutions for enterprise clients while p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $275K *

Elevate enterprise strategy by leading data, analytics, and AI initiatives that drive business outcomes. Oversee data governance, engineering, and intelligent automation to enhance operational efficie...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on boosting sales of Under Hood products while building strong customer relationships and executing strategic initiatives. Collaborate with sales teams and...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.