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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$160K - $200K *

Lead transformative product innovation by identifying and launching AI-driven solutions that enhance customer value and accelerate growth. Collaborate across teams to establish scalable development pr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of brand strategy by crafting distinct messaging and positioning for a diverse portfolio of university partners. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize campaigns and enha...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$150K - $250K *

Empower a dynamic team of Dell Specialty Sales Specialists to drive refresh opportunities across storage, servers, and end-user computing. Lead training, manage sales processes, and align with interna...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform customer engagements by owning solution direction across multiple accounts. Drive platform adoption, orchestrate delivery teams, and shape opportunities to ensure measurable value and long-t...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $230K *

Lead product strategy and execution for TPA, PEO, and Carrier partners, driving innovation and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform capabilities and deli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $247K *

Join a team that's driving product excellence by defining strategy, leading a talented team of Product Managers, and ensuring stellar adoption and customer satisfaction within a dynamic market landsca...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $155K *

Unlock potential by bridging business needs with technology solutions in the Microsoft Power Platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver user-friendly, secure, and scalable digital solutions th...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower decision-making by developing impactful dashboards and reports. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into user-friendly visualizations, enhancing operational effic...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading treasury operations, managing liquidity, and optimizing investment strategies. Drive risk management and compliance while fostering banking relationships in a dynamic finte...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in uncovering user insights to enrich product experiences. Collaborate across teams to implement research findings, enhance usability, and establish a culture that prioritizes user-fir...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $98K *

Unlock potential by managing client partnerships and driving sales growth. Collaborate with internal teams and clients to achieve strategic goals, enhance marketing strategies, and identify new revenu...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$115K - $158K *

Drive the commissions forecasting process, ensuring accurate modeling and analysis. Collaborate across teams to design scalable sales compensation programs that align with business objectives and enha...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$183K - $255K *

Lead the charge in defining enterprise architecture strategies that drive modernization and transformation across technology domains, engaging stakeholders and mentoring teams to achieve excellence in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$500K+*

Pioneer the evolution of Netflix's Compute Platform, driving innovation in distributed systems and AI integration. Lead product strategy, enhance efficiency, and collaborate across teams to ensure rob...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$170K - $190K *

Transform live experiences by leading high-volume, quick-turn activations. Drive production excellence from concept to execution, ensuring quality, safety, and budget adherence while managing multiple...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$103K - $159K *

Lead strategic initiatives for Indigenization in academia, collaborating with partners to enhance Indigenous engagement, curriculum development, and faculty support, while driving innovative practices...

New Westminster, BCRemote

6 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead product marketing initiatives, mentor talent, and drive strategic go-to-market execution across various functions to enhance business growth and customer engagement...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Partner with us to showcase cutting-edge workforce management solutions, leveraging your pre-sales expertise and presentation skills to drive value for prospective clients in a dynamic, fast-paced env...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the HR Technology function, managing HRIS operations and governance. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance data integrity, and oversee platform improvements while collaborating with HR leadership...

Coppell, TXRemote

Today

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

$75K - $105K *

Collaborate with clients to enhance their social media strategies using healthcare insights, data-driven execution, and creative content development for multi-channel success. This role demands a proa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $195K *

Manage the transformation of Customer Support into a strategic function, driving operational efficiency and enhancing service quality. Lead a team to implement innovative strategies that elevate the c...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic business development efforts focused on Veterans Affairs and federal contracts, enhancing growth through relationship building and effective communication with key...

Rockville, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive growth by identifying and closing automation opportunities. Collaborate with technical teams to deliver tailored solutions, build lasting customer relationships, and exceed sales targets...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $135K *

Drive technical excellence and team growth by leading software development initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring project alignment with business goals while maintaining security and operationa...

Emeryville, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving product strategy and execution for data and identity solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful products, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.