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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$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading complex forensic investigations and business growth in a dynamic engineering environment. Mentor talent and build client relationships while shaping strategy for the Flo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$81K - $102K *

Shape engaging learning experiences by designing and developing innovative curricula for adult education. Collaborate with experts to enhance training initiatives and maintain partnerships, ensuring e...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$81K - $102K *

Create engaging curricula by designing eLearning and blended courses. Collaborate with experts to assess needs, develop content, and maintain partnerships, ensuring effective adult education practices...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform revenue operations by enhancing workflows and processes. Collaborate with sales, marketing, and success teams to drive efficiency and scalability. Leverage HubSpot for CRM solutions and acti...

3 weeks ago

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

$158K - $321K *

Join us to lead complex, large-scale private cloud solutions, coordinating diverse teams and technologies. Drive alignment and governance across stakeholders while ensuring successful program delivery...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $321K *

Champion the delivery of large-scale private cloud solutions, coordinating diverse teams and technologies to ensure successful outcomes. Lead complex programs from pre-sales through deployment, drivin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $321K *

Lead complex, large-scale private cloud programs, ensuring seamless integration across multiple technologies and teams. Drive alignment, manage risks, and deliver innovative solutions while engaging w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $321K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex, large-scale private cloud solutions by coordinating multiple technologies and teams. Drive alignment, manage risks, and ensure successful outcomes across diverse...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $279K *

Manage and deliver large-scale, multi-site private cloud solutions, coordinating diverse teams and technologies. Drive alignment across stakeholders, ensuring successful outcomes from pre-sales throug...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $93K *

Engage in the implementation of MTSS frameworks at the secondary level, focusing on academic, behavioral, and attendance support for at-risk learners. Collaborate with staff to enhance intervention pr...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$72K - $93K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing student success through the implementation of MTSS frameworks and targeted interventions for at-risk learners in secondary education. Drive data-informed deci...

1 week ago

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

$72K - $93K *

Transform student outcomes by leading the implementation of MTSS frameworks and interventions for at-risk learners. Collaborate with educators to enhance academic, behavioral, and attendance support a...

1 week ago

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

$72K - $93K *

Lead the charge in implementing MTSS frameworks at the secondary level, focusing on academic, behavioral, and attendance support for at-risk students. Collaborate with staff to enhance intervention st...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$115K - $128K *

Empower talent development through innovative training programs. Lead needs assessments, design engaging curricula, and evaluate learning effectiveness for employees. Collaborate with leaders to align...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $146K *

Join a team that's driving user adoption and partner growth for career products. Lead initiatives to enhance member engagement, expand partner pipelines, and optimize platform performance, ensuring im...

5 days ago

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

$75K - $105K *

Join a team that's focused on developing and implementing strategic marketing plans to attract and retain clients across diverse industries, while collaborating with practice groups to drive business...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Transform project delivery by leading the implementation of a comprehensive solution for waiver registries and case management, ensuring seamless integration and compliance for over 35,000 individuals...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance group benefits for clients through strategic consulting, relationship building, and data analysis, while delivering tailored solutions and fostering collaborative partne...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $132K *

Unlock potential by owning full-cycle recruiting for GTM roles, partnering with leaders to enhance hiring strategies, and building strong talent pipelines to drive organizational growth and success in...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform talent acquisition by leading systems and university relations initiatives. Drive scalable practices, enhance recruiting processes, and foster partnerships to build a robust early-career tal...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $105K *

Transform business growth by driving new client partnerships and developing relationships with C-suite executives. Leverage your sales expertise to manage the entire sales cycle and exceed revenue goa...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of business development, driving growth through strategic client engagement and innovative solutions in the Manufacturing and Distribution sector. Lead initiatives...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage with potential clients to drive business growth through strategic sales initiatives. Develop and execute tailored proposals, manage existing accounts, and leverage market insights to enhance se...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage your expertise to drive business growth by prospecting new clients, developing strategic sales plans, and managing existing accounts in the Manufacturing and Distribution sector. Collaborate wi...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $105K *

Transform business growth by driving new client partnerships and building relationships with C-suite executives. Leverage your sales expertise to manage the entire sales cycle and exceed revenue goals...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.