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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$200K - $230K *

Transform talent acquisition by leading full-cycle recruiting for our GTM teams. Utilize your executive recruiting mindset to build an efficient hiring process, strategically advise stakeholders, and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $125K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading technical efforts in sovereign security. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with global regulations, mentor engineers, and drive innovative soluti...

Yesterday

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

$85K - $110K *

Champion strategic sales growth by building partnerships in Humanities and Social Sciences. Drive courseware adoption and deliver innovative solutions that enhance learner outcomes and institutional s...

Las Vegas, NVRemote

4 days ago

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

$85K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic sales growth in Humanities and Social Sciences education. Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to deliver innovative learning solutions that enhance stu...

Portland, ORRemote

4 days ago

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

$85K - $110K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic sales growth in Humanities and Social Sciences education. Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to deliver innovative learning solutions that enhance student...

Denver, CORemote

4 days ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Empower progress at a dynamic organization by leading comprehensive human capital initiatives, ensuring compliance, and enhancing workforce experiences through effective stakeholder engagement and dat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $170K *

Engage employees as a Community Manager, driving brand advocacy and growth marketing through innovative digital strategies. Transform passive users into active participants, fostering vibrant learning...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$89K - $155K *

Transform employee engagement by driving brand advocacy and community growth. Leverage digital marketing strategies to convert passive users into active participants on our learning platform, fosterin...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$89K - $170K *

Join a team that's transforming employee engagement through innovative digital strategies. Drive brand advocacy and community growth while managing multi-channel campaigns and fostering vibrant peer-t...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $194K *

Lead the charge in advancing AI learning and certification programs, empowering diverse teams to achieve transformational fluency in AI technologies through strategic change management and innovative...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $194K *

Transform the workforce by leading advanced AI learning programs and certifications. Drive strategic change management and modern learning design to elevate technical fluency across diverse roles, ens...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $177K *

Elevate your career by leading advanced AI learning initiatives and certification pathways. Drive workforce transformation through strategic change management and innovative learning experiences, empo...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $95K *

Join us to accelerate progress in global talent acquisition, driving recruitment campaigns and strategy in competitive technical markets. Build relationships, enhance brand visibility, and ensure exce...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Support and enhance talent management programs by optimizing performance review processes, building training resources, and fostering a high-impact talent delivery model. Collaborate iteratively, leve...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

Shape the future of education and workforce development by leading program management, research, and evaluation efforts. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance career pathways and drive impa...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of sales development. Lead, coach, and inspire a growing group of SDRs to exceed targets while driving pipeline quality and team performance across a dynamic orga...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $230K *

Drive impactful community initiatives by leading cross-functional projects that enhance regional development and foster public-private partnerships, ensuring alignment with local needs and corporate o...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive talent acquisition efforts and enhance recruitment strategies across multiple business units, ensuring a seamless hiring process and exceptional candidate experiences while collaborating with a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $225K *

Drive professional development initiatives by overseeing staffing, performance reviews, and training programs. Collaborate with partners to enhance attorney retention and integration, ensuring a suppo...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$141K - $237K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing the Fixed Wireless product strategy, driving growth and lifecycle management while collaborating across teams to enhance business performance and customer e...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$141K - $237K *

Drive your career with a strategic leadership role overseeing Fixed Wireless product growth, lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance business performance and customer engag...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$60K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading global talent acquisition efforts, focusing on recruiting experienced professionals in the U.S. and beyond. Collaborate with teams to enhance candidate experiences and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$60K - $150K *

Transform global talent acquisition by managing recruitment processes, enhancing candidate experiences, and collaborating with hiring managers to attract top-tier talent across various sectors, both i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$60K - $150K *

Lead the charge in global talent acquisition by managing recruitment processes, enhancing candidate experiences, and collaborating with teams to attract top-tier talent across diverse sectors and loca...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$60K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead U.S. talent acquisition efforts, enhancing recruitment strategies and candidate experiences while collaborating globally to attract top-tier professionals across various se...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.