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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$74K - $90K *

Partner with us to drive strategic business analysis, support financial planning, and enhance ministry performance through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. Your expertise will...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$82K - $90K *

Shape the future of plant operations through process optimization, quality improvement, and cross-functional leadership. Develop your expertise in manufacturing while driving impactful results in a dy...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $90K *

Shape the future of plant operations by leading process optimization, enhancing quality, and fostering strong teams. Develop critical skills in manufacturing and drive impactful change through data an...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $90K *

Optimize plant operations through hands-on leadership, process improvements, and data-driven decision making. Engage in a dynamic three-year development program to build skills in manufacturing, conti...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $90K *

Transform manufacturing operations by leading projects focused on process optimization, quality improvement, and cost savings while developing leadership skills and analytical capabilities through han...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $90K *

Partner with us to lead plant-level initiatives focusing on process optimization, cost savings, and quality improvement. Develop leadership skills while collaborating across teams to drive operational...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $90K *

Join a transformative Early Career Leadership Development Program in Plant Operations. Drive process optimization and quality improvements while leading cross-functional initiatives to foster an effic...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $90K *

Partner with us to ignite your career in plant operations management. Engage in hands-on projects focused on process optimization and lead cross-functional initiatives, cultivating leadership skills w...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $90K *

Join a team focused on optimizing plant operations and enhancing quality while developing leadership skills in a hands-on, immersive three-year development program that offers rotational assignments a...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $90K *

Transform your career with our leadership program focused on plant operations. Engage in hands-on projects in process optimization and continuous improvement, while developing critical skills to drive...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $90K *

Unlock your potential by leading impactful plant-level projects that enhance processes, improve quality, and drive cost savings through data-driven decision making and collaborative leadership within...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team focused on process optimization and continuous improvement. You'll analyze data and lead manufacturing projects, honing leadership skills in a collaborative environment. Prepare fo...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $90K *

Accelerate your career with a dynamic three-year leadership program focusing on plant operations. Engage in hands-on projects, refining skills in process optimization and team leadership while driving...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $90K *

Empower plant operations through hands-on leadership, data analysis, and continuous improvement, focusing on process optimization and delivering exceptional quality and cost savings over a pivotal thr...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $90K *

Lead plant-level projects focused on process optimization, enhancing quality, and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate cross-functionally while developing leadership skills to foster a high-per...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering operational excellence in manufacturing. Drive process optimization and support teams as you enhance quality, reduce lead times, and deliver outstanding cust...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $90K *

Empower future leaders by engaging in a dynamic program focused on operational excellence, hands-on manufacturing experience, and collaboration. Develop critical skills in process improvement, team le...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career forward as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop complex avionics systems, ensuring product integrity and managing large-scale projects with minimal overs...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, managing end-to-end recruitment across North America. Build relationships, optimize sourcing strategies, and contribute to talent objectives whi...

Coquitlam, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Champion the integration and implementation of talent management applications, ensuring seamless configuration, testing, and support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Empower clinical operations by designing efficient workflows, leveraging analytics, and implementing automation. Lead a team to enhance clinician support and streamline processes, driving impactful so...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $215K *

Empower strategic growth by leading modernization and integration initiatives across wealth management. Drive enterprise change, enhance client experiences, and influence key stakeholders to strengthe...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$55K - $126K *

Elevate your career by supporting strategic communications and event planning for a U.S. Army client. Manage logistics for in-person and virtual events while fostering creativity and collaboration in...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading core HR operations and benefits administration. Collaborate with teams to enhance employee experience and streamline onboarding processes. Shape the People function in a dy...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $100K *

Drive strategic Talent Operations initiatives and systems to support 1,000+ staff members, ensuring effective Human Capital systems while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance employee en...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.