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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$80K - $90K *

Drive your career forward as a strategic Talent Acquisition Partner, collaborating with hiring leaders to enhance recruiting strategies and attract top talent. Leverage market insights and creative so...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $90K *

Transform your career by partnering with leaders to shape recruiting strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and build strong talent pipelines in the architecture, engineering, and design sectors...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $90K *

Unlock strategic talent acquisition by partnering with hiring leaders to enhance recruiting strategies, build strong candidate pipelines, and deliver exceptional candidate experiences in a collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$164K - $314K *

Transform your career by leading talent strategies that drive business outcomes. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness and develop talent solutions that align with bu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $314K *

Optimize talent strategies by collaborating with leaders to translate business needs into actionable talent outcomes, driving organizational effectiveness and culture change across multiple functions...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $314K *

Lead talent strategies and organizational effectiveness initiatives, collaborating with senior leaders to translate business priorities into actionable talent outcomes that drive meaningful results ac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $314K *

Lead the charge in transforming talent strategies into impactful business outcomes. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness, drive succession planning, and shape cultur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $314K *

Grow your career with a strategic role that drives talent management and organizational effectiveness, collaborating with leaders to translate business priorities into impactful talent solutions acros...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $165K *

Shape the future of talent and performance by driving strategic people initiatives, enhancing hiring processes, and fostering a high-performance culture across the organization. Collaborate closely wi...

3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Advance employee development by coordinating onboarding, training, and internship programs. Foster skills and relationships to enhance team success and drive organizational growth through effective tr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of talent management by driving innovative programs that enhance workforce capability, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement to support ambitious grow...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock organizational potential by leading talent development initiatives that enhance leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and career growth. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement scal...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Elevate organizational capability by leading innovative learning strategies that enhance employee development, support operational excellence, and drive business results through effective training sol...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and enhance a technology apprenticeship program, ensuring a structured and engaging experience for apprentices. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, and project exe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Engage in the execution of talent management strategies, driving inclusion initiatives and stakeholder collaboration. Contribute to talent development programs and enhance communication strategies to...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Join us to elevate workforce performance and talent development across all levels. Collaborate with leadership to align capabilities with business goals, enhance retention, and foster a culture of acc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $110K *

Drive full-cycle recruitment for federal contracts, ensuring compliance and effective candidate sourcing. Collaborate with teams to meet staffing needs and enhance candidate experience while managing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Champion the development of innovative learning solutions, driving site initiatives and enhancing educational outcomes through assessment, design, and evaluation. Collaborate with stakeholders to impl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $95K *

Transform talent acquisition by partnering with hiring managers to develop innovative sourcing strategies, evaluate candidates, and enhance recruitment processes in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $121K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic organization by leading full-cycle recruiting for contact center and field operations. Collaborate with leadership on workforce planning and build diverse talent pipel...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $250K *

Transform the recruiting landscape by leading a dynamic team, driving exceptional hires, and enhancing processes. Balance hands-on sourcing with team development to meet diverse hiring needs in a fast...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion impactful learning initiatives by managing development programs and optimizing LMS systems. Collaborate with leaders and experts to enhance training content, ensuring alignment with business...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$83K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing talent management and learning initiatives, driving employee growth, and fostering leadership effectiveness across the organization through innovative program...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading talent and organizational development strategies. Drive engagement, retention, and leadership growth across the health system while collaborating with cross-functional team...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, collaborating with engineering leaders to define ideal candidates, source passive talent, and close top-tier engineers, shaping a dynamic...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.