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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$68K - $95K *

Shape engaging learning experiences by leveraging your instructional design expertise. Collaborate with teams to develop high-quality, accessible content across various modalities, ensuring compliance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage our enterprise clients by tailoring innovative data solutions, managing the sales process from first contact to close, and leveraging your industry expertise to unlock new growth opportunities...

Arizona, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $135K *

Lead the strategic planning and execution of complex programs across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with business priorities and effective risk management. Drive delivery improvements and maintain...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$74K - $115K *

Drive impactful career development programs and partnerships, enhancing participant experiences through strategic management of resources, communications, and digital learning tools. Collaborate to co...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$190K - $210K *

Lead the charge in strategic AI initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams to drive program success. Utilize your program management expertise to align priorities, manage risks, and enhance AI c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining data analysis in educational assessment. You'll troubleshoot and enhance psychometric programs, manage large datasets, and mentor colleagues while ensuring data integrity...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

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

$129K - $162K *

Join a team that's driving impactful fundraising initiatives across the Midwest. Lead strategic development efforts, cultivate high-value donor relationships, and secure significant gifts to support o...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Join us to empower senior leaders by managing complex projects, client contracts, and travel arrangements. Your proactive support will enhance team efficiency in a fully virtual environment, fostering...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Shape the future of semiconductor advisory by leading transformative projects, driving multimillion-dollar sales, and mentoring a dynamic team of consultants to deliver innovative solutions in supply...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $158K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic initiatives in Medicare and Medicaid. Collaborate with leaders to analyze challenges, develop insights, and implement solutions that foster sustainable growth...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $136K *

Lead integrated marketing initiatives for newly acquired literacy programs, focusing on bilingual education. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance engagement and drive adoption through st...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Transform your career by managing program budgets, enhancing workflows, and ensuring financial accuracy. Collaborate across teams to drive efficiency and support sustainability initiatives in a dynami...

Newark, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $210K *

Transform the sales enablement landscape by leading strategic initiatives that empower teams, enhance training, and drive growth in a dynamic marketplace. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure ever...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead complex client engagements that enhance workforce capability through innovative learning and adoption strategies, driving multidisciplinary teams from discovery to launch while fostering trusted...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion transformative workforce capabilities by leading multidisciplinary teams through integrated learning and adoption strategies, ensuring impactful organizational change and measurable outcomes...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful organizational transformation by leading complex client engagements, integrating learning and enablement strategies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance workforce capab...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Join as a critical team member to manage and enhance productivity platforms, ensuring stability, security, and user satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to drive operational maturity and navigate co...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion the sales learning experience by facilitating engaging training sessions, providing ongoing support to producers, and enhancing their skill development through effective coaching and resource...

Lindon, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Shape customer success by leading enablement initiatives that empower clients to effectively utilize our platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to create impactful training programs and resources, e...

New York City, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$183K - $200K *

Transform the Developer Platform by enhancing infrastructure and deployment processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure safe, efficient product delivery while driving adoption of innovative tooling an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $105K *

Shape the future of user engagement by crafting targeted communications that enhance technology adoption and readiness. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver impactful messaging and mea...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $140K *

Drive product innovation by leading the development of AI-enabled solutions for public sector agencies, enhancing early childhood systems through strategic vision, technical architecture, and customer...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of talent management by partnering with Product and Technology leaders to design and implement a GM operating model, ensuring effective organizational strategies and people practi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $117K *

Elevate proposal development by collaborating with global teams to create high-quality, tailored proposals for Biologics and Drug Product offerings, ensuring alignment with customer needs and driving...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive transformative Salesforce solutions in higher education as a trusted advisor. Lead architecture design, align technology with institutional goals, and ensure successful delivery of Education Clo...

United StatesRemote

2 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.