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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$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

$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

$133K - $156K *

Champion talent strategies by leveraging analytics and consulting with leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness and culture. Drive engagement and retention initiatives while supporting business...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $156K *

Drive talent strategies by leveraging recruiting, analytics, and development to enhance organizational effectiveness and culture. Collaborate with senior leaders to optimize human capital and achieve...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $156K *

Lead the charge in executing enterprise talent strategies, partnering with senior leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness and culture. Utilize advanced analytics to drive decision-making and s...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $90K *

Lead the charge in developing impactful training solutions that enhance employee performance and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to design engaging learning experiences and facilitate ef...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Elevate talent management strategies by executing development programs, engaging stakeholders, and driving inclusion initiatives. Contribute to strategic HR priorities while enhancing processes throug...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$93K - $166K *

Transform the executive hiring landscape by leading high-stakes searches for senior leadership roles. Collaborate with executives to define talent strategies, build diverse pipelines, and ensure a res...

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1 week ago

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

$85K - $90K *

Lead the charge in developing impactful learning programs that enhance organizational performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess needs, design curricula, and implement effective training sol...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance talent management strategies, drive inclusion initiatives, and engage stakeholders. Contribute to leadership development and optimize talent processes through innovative...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$74K - $139K *

Shape the future of our operations by enhancing training programs and processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective implementation of technical development initiatives, driving quality and col...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Advance regional operational excellence by optimizing training programs, ensuring process standardization, and enhancing colleague readiness through effective collaboration and continuous improvement...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Elevate regional operations by standardizing processes and enhancing training programs. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective implementation of technical development initiatives, driving colleagu...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Elevate regional operations by standardizing processes and enhancing training programs. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective implementation of technical development initiatives, driving colleagu...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Develop and maintain regional training programs to enhance operational efficiency, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering colleague success through effective instructional delivery and c...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Optimize regional operations by enhancing training programs and processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective implementation of technical development initiatives, driving colleague success and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing operational excellence through process standardization and technical training. You'll support regional goals by developing training materials and facilitating k...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Drive regional standardization and quality by supporting technical development and training initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery and ensure colleague succes...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Transform regional operations by enhancing training programs, ensuring process standardization, and driving continuous improvement to support client-facing service colleagues and optimize performance...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Elevate your career by supporting regional standardization and quality initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance training programs and ensure effective adoption of business processes, driving col...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Elevate your career by supporting regional goals in standardization and quality. As a key member of the Operations team, you'll enhance colleague success through training, process documentation, and t...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Join us to enhance operational excellence by developing training programs, maintaining process documentation, and supporting regional teams in delivering effective client-facing services and continuou...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Shape your career by driving regional standardization and quality in Employee Health & Benefits. Collaborate with teams to enhance training programs, support service delivery, and ensure effective ado...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Lead the charge in enhancing operational excellence by standardizing processes and delivering impactful training programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure readiness and support for client-fac...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing operational excellence through process standardization and training development, ensuring our client-facing colleagues are equipped for success in Employee Heal...

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.