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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$90K - $110K *

Advance your career by leveraging your MicroPact Versa expertise in a remote role focused on configuring regulatory COTS solutions for commercial and government sectors. Collaborate with teams in an a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving impactful sales initiatives by engaging IT leaders at Global 5000 companies. Your role will focus on generating qualified meetings, leveraging technology, and c...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage with clients to transform complex Enterprise Architecture needs into actionable solutions. Manage implementation workstreams, ensuring effective onboarding and training while fostering strong r...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Champion organizational excellence by leading HR Business Partnerships to align workforce and business strategies, driving measurable impacts that enhance talent development and transformative initiat...

San Antonio, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Join our team to lead quality engineering transformations across multiple platform portfolios, championing automation and innovation while developing exceptional engineering talent to elevate quality...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $310K *

Elevate your career as you lead a team of technical experts to develop innovative strategies that drive customer engagement and support business growth across diverse sectors...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Take ownership of high-touch engagements with premier clients, ensuring swift resolution of technical issues. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance processes and improve customer experiences whil...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by leading the operational backbone of a new Customer Experience Center. Drive launch readiness, manage vendor relationships, and ensure seamless program execution to deliver exc...

Waukesha, WIRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of compensation strategy across North America, partnering with senior leaders to attract and retain top talent while ensuring compliance and pay equity. Drive complex initiatives and...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding strategic partnerships and driving growth initiatives with autonomy. Collaborate with leadership to assess market trends, enhance client relationships, and achieve sales t...

Raleigh, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading a multi-institution initiative for learning recognition, overseeing strategic frameworks, project execution, and faculty engagement to align academic credit recommendations...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$175K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing integrated media strategies and client partnerships across pharmaceutical and life sciences accounts, driving business growth and ensuring exceptional delivery and client...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $95K *

Engineer secure enterprise infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in establishing a standardized implementation methodology, overseeing complex projects from contract to go-live. Drive team adoption, manage dependencies, and ensure successful transit...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join our dynamic team to enhance QA automation and CI/CD processes. As a key player, you'll develop automated tests using Playwright and TypeScript, ensuring product quality and seamless integration a...

Livonia, MIRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $290K *

Drive transformative AI initiatives across Property & Casualty, establishing governance, performance visibility, and scalable services. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance capabilities and ensure...

Ohio, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $83K *

Join a team that's passionate about technology and innovation. As an Associate Sales Solution Engineer, you'll collaborate with sales and technical teams to deliver compelling pre-sales solutions, ens...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion strategic technology solutions for back-office operations, translating complex business needs into actionable plans. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance ERP systems, improve processes, a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $123K *

Lead the growth of a sales territory by building relationships and generating premium. Own your pipeline and leverage existing partnerships while prospecting new agencies. Drive results with autonomy...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of eDiscovery sales, driving revenue growth through lead generation, client management, and strategic networking. Join a dynamic team focused on expanding business...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $140K *

Champion innovative account engagement strategies across the Americas, driving execution of tailored ABM programs. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to enhance customer experiences and accele...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $175K *

Drive the integration of AI tools into a secure cloud platform for capital markets, ensuring compliance and security while collaborating with top law firms and engineering teams to enhance document wo...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in modernizing SaaS solutions by integrating AI and automation to enhance delivery efficiency, scalability, and customer outcomes while supporting complex migration projects and foster...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $107K *

Champion client success by leveraging technical expertise to enhance platform value, optimize workflows, and drive measurable outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative so...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Empower teams by providing technical leadership in data science and AI/ML, driving enterprise data modernization initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and deliver impactful decision-mak...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.