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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$105K - $115K *

Drive full-cycle recruiting for Community Manager roles, enhancing processes and leveraging technology to attract top talent. Partner with hiring managers to optimize strategies and improve efficiency...

3 weeks ago

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

$99K - $166K *

Shape the future of HR by resolving complex employee inquiries and enhancing service delivery. Collaborate across teams to identify root causes, streamline processes, and improve the employee experien...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform talent management by leading performance cycles, succession planning, and goal-setting initiatives. Collaborate with HRBPs and business leaders to enhance processes and drive organizational...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion active transportation initiatives by leading multimodal planning projects across diverse communities. Manage client relationships, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams while driving innovativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Shape your career by leading the design and delivery of impactful onboarding and training programs for Business Development Representatives, ensuring they excel in their roles and contribute effective...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $110K *

Lead the charge in developing and delivering impactful training programs that enhance co-worker capabilities and performance, ensuring organizational readiness through innovative learning solutions an...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Empower product excellence by validating designs and testing integrated hardware and software systems. Collaborate in an R&D lab to enhance product quality and drive innovative solutions through rigor...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$80K - $150K *

Shape the future of investment talent by developing strategic frameworks and initiatives that enhance investor performance and collaboration across teams, driving impactful results and fostering a cul...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $150K *

Transform investment talent strategies by developing frameworks and initiatives that enhance investor performance and collaboration. Engage with teams to implement solutions that align roles, responsi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $102K *

Contribute to impactful learning and evaluation strategies, driving data collection and analysis to enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure comp...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$85K - $156K *

Partner with us to lead a dynamic team of SEAs and EAs, enhancing customer support and driving process improvements. Foster collaboration and build relationships while ensuring exceptional service del...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $132K *

Lead impactful organizational development and change management strategies, collaborating with leaders to enhance effectiveness, drive business transformation, and facilitate complex changes while ens...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $132K *

Develop and implement organizational development and change management strategies to enhance business transformation. Collaborate with leaders to assess needs, design solutions, and guide teams throug...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $120K *

Lead knowledge management initiatives by maintaining critical documentation, supporting engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance com...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $98K *

Innovate by delivering comprehensive HR services, fostering partnerships, and enhancing student performance through strategic collaboration with schools and the community. Drive impactful HR initiativ...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion strategic HR initiatives by partnering with engineering leaders to enhance talent management, drive performance, and foster a collaborative culture in a dynamic technical environment...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K *

Shape the future of our product by leading strategic direction and cross-functional collaboration. Utilize UX research and insights to inform product design, delivery, and ongoing evolution while driv...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform application support by providing hands-on troubleshooting and operational excellence for critical on-premises and hybrid applications, ensuring swift incident resolution and collaboration ac...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$122K - $135K *

Elevate talent acquisition by proactively sourcing and nurturing candidates across diverse functions. Collaborate with hiring managers to create effective strategies that drive Kpler's global growth a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $136K *

Transform the sales landscape by building, leading, and optimizing a high-performing SDR team focused on generating quality enterprise leads, enhancing customer engagement, and driving pipeline growth...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in managing complex, cross-functional technology programs that drive efficiency and innovation. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of large-scale initia...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $90K *

Design and implement competitive Total Rewards programs, combining data analysis and employee support to enhance compensation, benefits, and recognition initiatives that attract and retain top talent...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$157K - $197K *

Shape strategic relationships and drive the execution of advice methodologies, collaborating with senior stakeholders to enhance financial planning solutions and align with regulatory standards, ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $136K *

Lead creative strategy and execution for integrated campaigns, ensuring brand consistency and quality. Collaborate with agencies and stakeholders to drive impactful marketing initiatives across variou...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving transformative change through strategic analysis and execution. This high-visibility role collaborates with leadership to ensure progress on critical initiatives and enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.