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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$75K - $90K *

Drive efficiency in project coordination and support across multiple design initiatives, ensuring timely communication and documentation. Collaborate with Design Managers to streamline processes and e...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming talent acquisition by partnering with executives to drive strategic hiring initiatives, manage complex recruitment processes, and enhance candidate experiences across s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming talent acquisition by partnering with executives to drive strategic hiring initiatives, manage complex recruitment processes, and enhance candidate experiences across t...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $136K *

Unlock your potential by leading workforce transformation solutions that align business priorities with technology ecosystems. Engage with executives to design impactful strategies and drive measurabl...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Play a key role in shaping the US Go-to-Market talent function, driving strategic hiring and pipeline development while collaborating closely with leadership to define success and elevate our recruiti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead innovative evaluations in healthcare, driving quality and access improvements through rigorous research and strategic project management. Collaborate with a diverse team to shape impac...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative healthcare research by leading complex evaluations and business development initiatives, fostering collaboration among diverse experts to enhance Medicare and Medicaid services and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex evaluations and business development initiatives for Medicare models, driving strategic growth and fostering collaboration among diverse teams to enha...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform healthcare research by leading evaluations for Medicare models. Drive business development, manage complex projects, and provide technical expertise while fostering a diverse team environmen...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful healthcare research by leading evaluations and business development for CMS initiatives. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance quality, access, and cost-effectiveness in health se...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in advancing healthcare research by managing complex evaluations, fostering client relationships, and driving strategic growth initiatives within a collaborative team of experts dedica...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing large-scale, complex technology engagements, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful project delivery while driving efficiency and excellence in program ma...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $192K *

Unlock potential by mapping markets and engaging exceptional executive talent. Partner with leadership to define strategies and translate hiring needs into targeted search efforts, ensuring high-quali...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Engage in a dynamic recruiting role, driving full-cycle talent acquisition for GTM positions. Collaborate with hiring teams to build pipelines, enhance hiring quality, and improve processes, ensuring...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Champion leadership growth by facilitating engaging, evidence-based development experiences for senior leaders, aligning curriculum with organizational priorities and fostering an inclusive learning e...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower teams by leading innovative training programs that enhance skills, drive performance, and support career growth. Collaborate with leaders to create impactful learning strategies that align wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing learning experiences across diverse audiences. You'll facilitate engaging training sessions, design impactful content, and collaborate globally to deliver hig...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $88K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the skills of O&M personnel through innovative training programs across Wind, Solar, and BESS technologies. Shape learning experiences, ensure compliance, and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading innovative learning programs that enhance organizational performance and workforce capability. Drive impactful development initiatives while managing a high-performing t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by building AI-powered tools for a vibrant community of diverse software engineers. You'll blend hands-on engineering with community management to enhance technic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead execution of joint go-to-market plans with key technology partners, transforming strategy into measurable outcomes through collaboration, program management, and relationship building with a focu...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement socio-economic development initiatives, fostering community resilience and sustainable growth in Southern Nevada through strategic partnerships and innovati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple application modernization projects, ensuring effective resource allocation, budget tracking, and agile development practices while collaborating with teams to enha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $93K *

Shape the future of HR by managing full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance and promote a positive workplace culture while supportin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Champion a transformative approach to hiring by leading cutting-edge assessment science, driving innovative solutions and guiding a skilled team in the implementation of adaptive testing and AI-enhanc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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.