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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Inspire change by leading workforce development and social enterprise initiatives. Drive revenue growth and sustainability while fostering team development and community partnerships. Play a key role...

2 weeks ago

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

$69K - $104K *

Champion employee development by designing and delivering impactful training programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess learning needs and enhance workforce skills, ensuring professional growth...

Today

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

$120K - $150K *

Drive your career forward by acquiring and managing automotive accounts, enhancing F&I product sales, and delivering impactful training. Collaborate with dealership management to optimize performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Contribute to business growth by acquiring and managing automotive dealership accounts, driving sales performance and enhancing overall operations through effective training and strategic improvements...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in acquiring and growing automotive dealership accounts, enhancing F&I product sales, and implementing operational policies. Bring your sales acumen and dealership expertise to this dy...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Engage with automotive dealerships to drive account acquisition, enhance F&I product sales, and implement effective policies. Leverage your expertise in dealership operations to optimize performance a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing attorney and paralegal development through strategic training, mentoring, and performance management initiatives, ensuring professional excellence and alignme...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Drive business transformation by gathering requirements, supporting UAT, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance alternative investment solutions. Leverage your analytical skills to ensure qual...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Support the United States Space Force by providing essential administrative services, ensuring efficient office operations, managing task assignments, and maintaining communication with clarity and pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Elevate educational design practices by leading a collaborative K-12 studio. You will manage client relationships, drive business development, and ensure project excellence while shaping impactful lea...

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by owning the hiring lifecycle, partnering with leaders to define roles, and crafting efficient processes that scale. Drive quality and speed in recruitment whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform organizational effectiveness by leading strategic programs that enhance employee engagement and operational efficiency, collaborating with senior leadership and HR across various departments...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Lead the enterprise talent strategy, enhancing workforce capabilities and aligning initiatives with business objectives to drive organizational performance and growth...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $108K *

Manage diverse HR functions to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement talent strategies, improve processes, and support workforce rela...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of talent development through innovative learning solutions. Collaborate with global teams to enhance manager capabilities, boost organizational effectiveness, an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Partner with us to drive Learning & Development strategies, aligning initiatives with business goals. Lead a team to deliver impactful training solutions while fostering organizational growth and enha...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $175K *

Transform your career by leading the technical product strategy for Learning & Development. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation, ensure client satisfaction, and deliver measurable business ou...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$74K - $92K *

Grow your career with a dynamic HR team, driving learning and development initiatives while enhancing employee relations and talent acquisition strategies to support organizational success and foster...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of learning and development by leading a national team to enhance skills and leadership practices. Drive strategic initiatives, foster a growth mindset, and align training with organi...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Transform learning and development strategies by leading a national team focused on enhancing skills, fostering leadership, and aligning training with organizational goals to create a culture of conti...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$94K - $129K *

Elevate sales performance by crafting engaging training and resources for Sales Leaders and agents. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify learning needs and ensure effective onboarding a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving impactful business development initiatives, collaborating with legal professionals to create compelling proposals and marketing materials that enhance client engagement...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$73K - $115K *

Support business development initiatives by creating proposals, RFPs, and marketing materials. Collaborate with attorneys and management to enhance client engagement and ensure high-quality communicat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$73K - $115K *

Drive business development initiatives by crafting compelling proposals, RFPs, and presentations. Collaborate with attorneys and marketing teams to enhance client engagement and support corporate prac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $103K *

Transform your career by leading enterprise-wide training initiatives, conducting strategic assessments, and managing instructional design teams to enhance workforce capabilities and ensure mission re...

4 days ago

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

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.