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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$120K - $145K *

Pioneer in workforce modernization by leading enterprise IT strategy development, employing a zero-based design approach to enhance position management, job architecture, and career pathing for a larg...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join us in expanding equitable access to technology careers by developing employer partnerships that create job opportunities for diverse talent. This role focuses on proactive outreach, relationship...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Empower our talent acquisition efforts by enhancing recruiting operations, improving processes, and ensuring data integrity. This role combines coordination, systems management, and reporting to creat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Advance your career by supporting complex global insurance placements. Collaborate with teams to develop and implement risk strategies, ensuring optimal coverage and client satisfaction in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Empower our multinational client management team by advising on global risk strategies, structuring complex insurance programs, and enhancing client relationships. Drive effective solutions for divers...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing global risk strategies for clients. As a Global Specialist, you'll advise on complex international programs, ensuring effective communication and implementat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Drive global risk strategies by managing complex international programs, advising clients on optimal coverage, and coordinating with brokerage teams to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Analyze complex global insurance placements and advise clients on risk strategies. Collaborate with teams to implement tailored solutions, ensuring effective communication and management of multinatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Champion global risk strategies by advising clients on complex insurance placements, managing multinational programs, and ensuring optimal coverage through effective communication and data analysis...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's redefining global risk management by advising clients on complex international insurance programs, ensuring optimal coverage and compliance while managing a diverse multinational cl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Empower frontier AI labs by transforming ambiguous research goals into actionable experiments. Design and execute post-training loops, analyze model performance, and enhance training data quality to d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $140K *

Collaborate with educators and families to support students with learning differences. Provide tailored academic interventions, facilitate communication, and enhance instructional strategies across gr...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion strategic HR initiatives and lead recruitment for critical roles across regions. Collaborate with leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive talent management while developing...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower the Department of Defense's NAVWAR mission by managing complex programs. Oversee project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation while ensuring stakeholder communication and program objec...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $175K *

Support us in managing and coordinating diverse projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with program goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to monitor performance, manage risks, and uphold comp...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $128K *

Help us drive impactful philanthropy by building relationships with major donors. In this collaborative role, you'll manage a portfolio, advocate for strategic projects, and create meaningful donor ex...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading full-cycle recruitment efforts, collaborating with hiring managers to build diverse candidate pipelines, and enhancing the candidate experience through effective communicat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $190K *

Lead the execution and optimization of paid search campaigns, driving student enrollment and product adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage agency relationships to achieve superi...

United StatesRemote

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

$60K - $99K *

Elevate educational outcomes by providing targeted professional development and support to K-8 educators. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to implement impactful teaching strategies and ensure eq...

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6 days ago

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

$111K - $207K *

Empower growth by shaping executive talent strategies that drive success. Partner with senior leaders to enhance recruitment processes, develop talent pipelines, and advise on market trends, while ens...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to the development of craft personnel by delivering technical training and evaluation. Engage in instructional design and conduct training across various formats, ensuring compliance with s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $150K *

Contribute to district-wide Special Education leadership, overseeing services, budget, and compliance. Collaborate with administrators to enhance programs, ensuring equitable access and high-quality s...

2 weeks ago

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

$78K - $96K *

Support and enhance user experience by managing computer systems, ensuring optimal performance, and providing top-tier service in a collaborative environment. Engage with diverse technologies and cont...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $97K *

Transform learning experiences by collaborating with stakeholders to design and deliver innovative training solutions. Leverage modern technologies and instructional design best practices to enhance o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $97K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with stakeholders to design impactful learning experiences. This role leverages modern technologies and instructional design best practices to enhance training progra...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.