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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$115K - $145K *

Grow your career with a strategic role focused on enhancing organizational capability through innovative learning, leadership development, and talent management initiatives that drive business effecti...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology in financial services. As a Senior Engineering & Technology Talent Partner, you'll collaborate with leaders to build exceptional teams and drive str...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $105K *

Empower your career by driving philanthropic growth and partnerships in the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. This role focuses on building relationships, managing donor portfolios, and achieving fundra...

1 week ago

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

$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

$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...

4 days ago

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

$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

$152K - $185K *

Drive excellence in procurement for a vital educational portfolio, maximizing outcomes through strategic leadership, innovative practices, and collaborative engagement with stakeholders to support the...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $177K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic software development team, driving innovation in cloud services and application architecture while ensuring high-quality deliverables and fostering a collabora...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $177K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions while managing a dynamic team. Drive project success through technical leadership, collaboration, and a focus on quality in a hybrid work en...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $177K *

Drive a high-performing software development team to create innovative solutions using Azure/AWS, .NET, Java, and Angular/React. Lead architecture design, ensure code quality, and mentor team members...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Engage in strategic recruitment to build leadership teams across various sectors. Collaborate closely with investment partners to understand business needs and attract top talent for key roles in Nort...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Empower business success by designing impactful learning solutions. Analyze performance gaps and develop strategic interventions that align with organizational goals, ensuring effective learning journ...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$87K - $93K *

Reimagine nursing education by leading staff training and ensuring compliance with care standards. Drive excellence in clinical practices while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing nursing education and care standards. Lead training initiatives, oversee staff competency, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations while fostering a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $105K *

Drive nursing excellence by educating staff on best practices, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and enhancing patient care through tailored training programs and competency evaluations...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $87K *

Empower nursing staff through education and training, ensuring compliance with care standards. Develop programs, supervise orientations, and evaluate competencies to enhance nursing practices and pati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K *

Unlock potential by leading nursing education initiatives, ensuring compliance with care standards, and enhancing staff competencies through tailored training programs in a supportive environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $90K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team dedicated to nursing education and staff development. Lead training initiatives, ensure compliance with care standards, and enhance nursing competencies in a suppo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

$80K - $120K *

Engage in shaping the future of talent acquisition by leading a dynamic team, driving recruitment strategies, and ensuring alignment with business goals to deliver high-quality talent and enhance stak...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $150K *

Join us in enhancing employee skills and knowledge through innovative training strategies. Lead a dedicated team to drive operational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous learning that attrac...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

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.