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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$69K - $111K *

Elevate organizational capabilities by designing impactful learning solutions, facilitating engaging experiences, and partnering with leaders to address development needs, enhancing employee performan...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $165K *

Transform data governance and quality by leading initiatives that enhance data integrity, support business processes, and drive informed decision-making across the organization. Collaborate with stake...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your project management career by leading a strategic platform within investor client coverage, enhancing client engagement and driving technology integration across CBRE's commercial real est...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$154K *

Lead the charge in transforming talent acquisition strategies, driving innovative recruitment initiatives, and ensuring compliance with federal HR regulations to attract and retain top talent for miss...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $120K *

Transform the educational experience for students with disabilities by developing tailored IEPs, delivering specialized instruction, and fostering strong relationships with families and colleagues to...

4 days ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Drive strategic technology solutions by bridging business needs and IT capabilities. Lead proposal efforts, enhance customer engagement, and promote technology adoption to support business growth and...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Join us to lead talent management strategies that enhance leadership, employee engagement, and organizational performance. Collaborate with senior leaders to develop workforce capabilities and drive b...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise identity infrastructure by managing Active Directory and collaborating on strategic initiatives. Bring your expertise to support secure authentication solutions...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive learning strategy that fosters a culture of continuous improvement, enhances employee capabilities, and drives business performance across all org...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion advanced engine development by leading subsystem tests, collaborating across teams, and enhancing calibration strategies to optimize performance and efficiency in a cutting-edge facility...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Empower People Operations by optimizing processes across the employee lifecycle. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency, drive improvements, and maintain high-quality HR services while s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $135K *

Explore the dynamic world of talent acquisition, partnering closely with clients to attract top candidates. Leverage sourcing strategies and engage with stakeholders, ensuring the alignment of recruit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$72K - $93K *

Deliver impactful early intervention services to infants and toddlers, collaborating with families to foster developmental growth. Utilize a family-centered approach in diverse settings, ensuring tail...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $93K *

Join our dedicated team to provide impactful early intervention services for infants and toddlers. Engage with families to foster child development through personalized strategies and assessments in n...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion the growth of our talent acquisition strategy, leading full-cycle recruiting to scale from 30 to 100 employees. Collaborate with leadership to define hiring priorities and build a robust, eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Empower brand advocacy and talent operations in the dynamic health sector. Lead influencer engagement and manage pivotal seeding initiatives, collaborating with agencies and clinicians to foster relat...

Myrtle Point, ORRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate employee growth by designing and implementing innovative learning programs that align with business goals, enhance organizational capabilities, and foster a culture of continuous developmen...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $100K *

Champion talent development by managing job architecture and competency systems. Collaborate with HR leaders to enhance talent data integrity and support career pathways, ensuring consistency across p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$73K - $100K *

Optimize talent development by managing job architecture and competency systems. Collaborate with HR leaders to enhance career pathways and maintain data integrity across talent platforms, ensuring co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$73K - $100K *

Empower your career by supporting talent development and job architecture. Collaborate with HR leaders to enhance systems, maintain data integrity, and drive consistency in talent programs, ensuring e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$73K - $100K *

Collaborate with HR leaders to enhance talent systems, manage job architecture, and maintain critical data integrity. Support career pathways and competency management to drive employee development an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$73K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing talent development and job architecture. Collaborate with HR leaders to maintain critical talent data, support system enhancements, and drive consistency acro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$73K - $100K *

Support the administration of job architecture and talent systems, collaborating with HR leaders to maintain data integrity, coordinate updates, and enhance career pathways, ensuring consistency acros...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$73K - $100K *

Drive talent development by managing job architecture and competency systems. Collaborate with HR leaders to enhance career pathways and maintain data integrity across talent platforms, ensuring consi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping talent strategy and organizational design, partnering with senior leaders to enhance performance and drive growth. Utilize data-driven insights to navigate complex employee...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.