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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$82K - $97K *

Elevate organizational strategy by leveraging expertise in instructional design and behavioral science to enhance leadership development and employee engagement through innovative learning solutions a...

Kingston, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a strategic role in talent acquisition, managing full-cycle recruiting and optimizing processes to deliver top talent across diverse sectors. Collaborate with leadership to enha...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by driving growth in Instrumentation Services. Identify new opportunities, expand complex account relationships, and collaborate with teams to deliver strategic solutions that achi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of our manufacturing operations by enhancing leadership capabilities, implementing performance frameworks, and ensuring cultural alignment. Drive change initiatives and foster employe...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $95K *

Optimize talent acquisition and HR initiatives to enhance employee engagement and streamline recruitment processes. Collaborate with managers to attract top talent and ensure compliance while supporti...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $140K *

Lead the charge in overseeing regional workforce operations, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring excellence in service delivery. Collaborate with teams to inspire innovation and uphold account...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $140K *

Advance regional operations by leading workforce initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic growth. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and uphold quality standards while managi...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $140K *

Lead and oversee regional workforce operations, driving strategic execution and ensuring excellence in service delivery. Collaborate with teams to inspire innovation and uphold accountability across m...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $140K *

Transform workforce operations by leading regional initiatives, driving strategic execution, and ensuring excellence in service delivery. Inspire innovation and accountability while managing budgets a...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing innovative learning strategies that empower employees to enhance their skills, drive performance, and foster career growth through engaging programs and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Shape your career with a leadership role in Learning & Development, driving employee growth through innovative training programs, competency frameworks, and strategic partnerships to enhance performan...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by driving full life cycle recruitment for financial advisors. Collaborate with leadership and engage candidates to build a diverse talent pipeline while trackin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a key leader in innovative assessment development, guiding a team to create impactful educational solutions while collaborating across divisions and managing client expectatio...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of operational technology by developing reusable engineering solutions, ensuring deployment readiness, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing operations globally...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Explore a high-impact role in capacity planning, driving strategic frameworks and tools to optimize infrastructure for global operations. Collaborate across teams to enhance forecasting, improve suppl...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $129K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance the enterprise Talent agenda, managing projects from intake to implementation. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate strategic priorities into action...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $129K *

Drive impactful talent initiatives by leading cross-functional projects that enhance the talent lifecycle, ensuring strategic alignment and measurable outcomes while fostering collaboration across tea...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $129K *

Drive cross-functional initiatives that enhance the enterprise Talent agenda, managing projects from intake to implementation. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate strategic priorities into act...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $121K *

Lead impactful training initiatives designed to empower customers globally. Utilize innovative methods and foster strong relationships to enhance learning experiences and drive success across diverse...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $141K *

Contribute to the design and delivery of impactful training programs, enhancing employee skills and performance. Collaborate with various stakeholders to assess needs and implement innovative learning...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $122K *

Unlock your potential as you lead employee development initiatives, enhancing workforce readiness and engagement. Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion while fostering leadership growth and supportin...

3 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Optimize federal reporting processes by translating complex specifications into actionable business rules. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in workforce development p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$132K - $156K *

Elevate early career talent acquisition by managing internship programs, enhancing candidate experiences, and optimizing recruiting operations. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative strategie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$105K - $140K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by leading end-to-end recruiting strategies, enhancing candidate experiences, and collaborating with executives to meet workforce needs in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by leading end-to-end recruiting for GTM roles, collaborating with leaders to define hiring standards and executing innovative strategies to attract top-tier can...

Reposted 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.