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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$132K - $193K *

Drive innovation by architecting AI-ready connectivity solutions, leading cross-disciplinary initiatives that enhance business outcomes. Collaborate with teams to devise strategies and scalable networ...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $140K *

Empower global business practices by leading diverse project teams in innovative industries. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success through effective management and integration of cut...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage accounts, drive sales of SAP services, and cultivate customer relationships. Leverage your expertise to develop strategic plans, generate demand, and lead cross-funct...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $220K *

Empower HR leaders by shaping the future of employee listening. Lead product strategy from discovery to launch, creating impactful solutions that enhance engagement and drive actionable insights for o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of employee listening. Drive strategy, execution, and innovation in product management to enhance HR leaders' understanding and engagement with their teams, creat...

CanadaRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring seamless broadcast software operations globally. You'll provide support, training, and troubleshooting in a dynamic environment, collaborating with engineers t...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team of network engineers to design, implement, and secure cloud and hybrid network infrastructures, ensuring reliability and scalability while mentoring staff and driving process improvements...

Tallahassee, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining research excellence by leading complex custom projects. You'll drive insights for top brands, manage client relationships, and mentor junior researchers while ensuring hi...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $172K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical practices in healthcare. As a strategic advisor, you'll collaborate with internal teams and customers, driving education and best practices while ens...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $199K *

Champion innovative HPC and GenAI solutions by deploying and optimizing GPU systems. Engage directly with clients to deliver cutting-edge infrastructure, ensuring high performance and reliability acro...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $102K *

Champion customer success by guiding Mid-Market clients through the deployment and adoption of IoT solutions, ensuring they maximize value from our technology while building strong relationships acros...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower organizational growth by partnering with leaders to develop strategic HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, performance management, and talent development in a dynamic healthcare en...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Drive the financial health of projects while leading teams to success. Manage budgets, forecasts, and vendor coordination to ensure project delivery across multiple brands. Your strategic insight will...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by shaping people strategies that drive growth and productivity. As a strategic partner to executive leaders, you'll influence decisions and enhance organizational culture in a...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $157K *

Lead the charge in managing complex, large-scale programs to drive strategic objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee project execution, and deliver executive-level communications...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Advance AI solutions from experimentation to production, enhancing product value and operational efficiency. Collaborate with data engineers and scientists to design, develop, and maintain robust AI s...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of virtual care by managing cross-functional programs that enhance member access and health outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure successful implementation and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights by building robust data pipelines, dashboards, and monitoring frameworks. Leverage expertise in Skyline DataMiner to enhance network performance analytics and e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$148K - $223K *

Unlock advanced analytical capabilities by leading data science initiatives that drive strategic decision-making and deliver impactful insights across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders t...

Southfield, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at a leading firm by driving B2B sales of PEO solutions. Leverage your expertise to consult with small-to-midsize businesses, enhancing their HR and employee benefits while collabo...

Miami, FLRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $154K *

Analyze and enhance compensation strategies, ensuring competitive and compliant practices. Collaborate with HR and management to optimize job descriptions, conduct market analysis, and deliver insight...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$177K - $290K *

Transform enterprise architecture by defining and implementing core frameworks, driving AI integration, and building consensus across teams. Lead the development of standards and strategies to support...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$192K - $237K *

Shape the future of engineering communication by leading our technical content strategy. Collaborate with engineers to elevate their work, enhance public presence, and drive impactful narratives that...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Elevate data architecture by leading design and governance for a critical modernization program, ensuring secure, scalable solutions in AWS GovCloud while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ma...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Champion the security design and delivery for hyperscale projects, ensuring comprehensive protection through physical and electronic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish stand...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

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.