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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$100K - $120K *

Lead and implement organizational development initiatives to enhance team effectiveness, drive change, and align workforce capabilities with business objectives, utilizing data-driven insights and cro...

Laval, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative compensation strategies that align with business goals. Collaborate with HR and senior leaders to design competitive programs, ensuring compliance and market com...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the recruitment landscape by leading full-cycle hiring and innovating AI-driven tools. Collaborate with leaders to attract top talent while building efficient systems that enhance our recruiti...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion global hiring strategies across Engineering, Product, and Design. Lead Talent leaders to enhance recruitment quality and efficiency, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering a coh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $113K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing talent management strategies. As a key advisor, you'll drive operational effectiveness, foster client relationships, and advocate for employee growth, ensurin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $110K *

Shape operational effectiveness by advising on staffing solutions and driving client satisfaction. Collaborate with leaders to enhance employee experiences and advocate for our people while utilizing...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $110K *

Join a team that's transforming talent management by advising business leaders, optimizing staffing solutions, and advocating for employee development. You'll drive operational effectiveness while enh...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $88K *

Empower educational success by managing end-to-end operational planning for instructional manipulatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product availability and optimize supply chai...

3 days ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Partner with us to drive strategic human capital initiatives, enhance organizational performance, and lead global HR business partnerships. Shape workforce strategies, manage M&A integrations, and fos...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$73K - $110K *

Empower talent management by advising business leaders, staffing projects effectively, and advocating for employee growth while enhancing client satisfaction through strategic resource allocation and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of learning and development by partnering with leadership to create impactful training strategies, enhance colleague capabilities, and drive business outcomes thro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $200K *

Empower a dynamic team by driving technical recruitment across AI, ML, and engineering domains. Influence hiring strategies, enhance processes, and ensure a top-notch candidate experience while shapin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and leading corporate talent strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness, foster leadership capability, and drive growth. Collaborate with executives to align ta...

New Jersey, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Transform AI training initiatives by designing and implementing solutions, mentoring staff, and optimizing AI tools for enhanced operational efficiency and decision-making across teams...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of AI integration by designing and implementing innovative solutions, providing training and mentorship to enhance staff capabilities, and collaborating across teams to optimize opera...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive organizational effectiveness by partnering with technical leaders to enhance management practices, performance, and employee relations in a dynamic deep-tech environment, ensuring a fair and sca...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead live productions and ensure flawless execution across broadcasts, events, and recordings. Collaborate with teams to enhance technical operations, mentoring staff while exceeding client expectatio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Join us in leading automation projects, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication, risk management, and budget oversight. Drive team collaboration and deliver successful outcomes...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $145K *

Transform the global recruitment function by leading a small team, optimizing processes, and leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and candidate experience while personally closing roles and driving per...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive your career with a role that bridges strategy and execution, supporting enterprise transformation through research, analysis, and the development of actionable plans that lead to measurable busi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $106K *

Elevate training and consultation initiatives in psychiatric rehabilitation by developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance mental health ser...

1 week ago

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

$96K - $138K *

Join a dynamic team supporting 24x7 operations in a mission-critical environment. Your expertise will enhance the architecture and maintenance of advanced IT systems, ensuring vital communications for...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of talent acquisition by leading full-cycle recruiting, building strong pipelines, and enhancing hiring processes. Collaborate with teams to identify top talent and leverage AI tools...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in deploying AI solutions to enhance business workflows, driving innovation through stakeholder engagement and hands-on workshops. Transform technical insights into practical applicati...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $140K *

Take ownership of Board governance operations, enhancing meeting efficiency and member engagement while ensuring adherence to compliance and best practices in governance...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks 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.