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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$300K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role leading deployment strategy, driving top-line revenue, and shaping customer relationships in the AI sector. Collaborate with a team to expand partnerships and defi...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $90K *

Join us to enhance employee relations and engagement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This hands-on HR Generalist role supports plant operations, fostering a positive workplace culture while ma...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of education technology by leading the development of innovative learning platforms. Collaborate with a talented team to create impactful tools for teachers and students, ensuring sec...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $147K *

Drive new business opportunities by cultivating relationships with C-level executives. Own the full sales cycle for Large Enterprise clients, ensuring value delivery and exceeding sales targets while...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $147K *

Join our dynamic Business Development team to drive new client acquisition, cultivate relationships with C-level executives, and manage the full sales cycle for Large Enterprise organizations, ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $150K *

Champion global talent management initiatives from design to execution, enhancing performance and engagement across all levels. Influence strategic decisions while fostering a culture of leadership de...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $100K *

Manage a high-performing center, leading a dedicated team to enhance family experiences and operational efficiency. Collaborate with clinicians and regional leaders to drive growth and quality in a fa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Recruiter, driving full-lifecycle recruiting for global technology roles. Collaborate with senior leadership to attract top talent across engineering, data, and se...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $98K *

Unlock the potential of wealth operations by leading innovative automation projects, optimizing processes, and enhancing data solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive operational excellence...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $95K *

Innovate in nursing education by developing programs, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with care standards. Lead competency evaluations and oversee employee health initiatives to enhance nur...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $112K *

Advance your career by resolving complex data issues and enhancing client support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and ensure timely resolutions, while engaging directl...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $127K *

Optimize global equity compensation plans, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Engage with executives and employees to resolve issues, lead record-keeping, and prepare audit reports. Drive international...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $215K *

Drive strategic paid search and video initiatives, managing significant budgets and agency relationships. Serve as a key individual contributor, providing insights to executives while innovating acros...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Help us shape the future of learning by developing and executing training strategies for contractor clients and internal teams, ensuring effective onboarding and ongoing skills development as we expan...

1 week ago

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

$220K - $356K *

Innovate with a leading Cloud Storage team to develop cutting-edge SaaS solutions. Utilize your extensive experience in cloud-native architectures, tackling complex challenges and mentoring junior eng...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $375K *

Drive transformative education-to-career strategies, connecting systems and partners to enhance pathways for young people. Lead innovative initiatives that adapt to labor market trends and AI advancem...

1 week ago

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

$78K - $84K *

Lead the talent acquisition function, enhancing recruitment processes and compliance. Supervise staff, develop strategies to attract talent, and ensure effective hiring practices while fostering a cul...

4 days ago

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

$83K - $133K *

Advance your career by developing and delivering technical training for field service engineers and support associates. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure service readiness and enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $120K *

Help us unlock potential by providing proactive IT support to end-users, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues to drive productivity. Collaborate in a hybrid role that fosters teamwor...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead impactful youth development programs by overseeing operations, staff training, and community engagement. Collaborate with leaders to enhance program quality and ensure compliance with health and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$138K - $165K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative cost basis management solutions, driving architecture decisions, mentoring peers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance platform reliability...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $114K *

Transform partner engagement by developing and executing enablement programs that educate and empower partners, driving success and contributing to overall business growth through strategic collaborat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building a high-performing construction workforce, ensuring project delivery on time and budget while prioritizing health and safety standards across multiple jobsites...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a dedicated team to enhance preschool services for children with developmental delays. Lead program implementation, comply with regulations, manage budgets, and collaborate with stakeholders to e...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine early intervention services for preschoolers by leading operational excellence and compliance across assigned regions, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and ensuring effective mana...

Reposted 5 days 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.