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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$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in AI innovation by managing initiatives, testing pilots, and guiding strategic decisions to transform business challenges into scalable solutions, while fostering a culture of experim...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of AI by leading innovative pilots that transform business challenges into scalable solutions. Collaborate across teams to manage AI initiatives, ensuring effective decision-makin...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Drive AI innovation by managing a portfolio of initiatives, transforming business challenges into validated pilots, and guiding successful projects to scale. Collaborate across teams to enhance AI flu...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Transform the landscape of AI initiatives by leading innovation, managing portfolios, and driving evidence-based decisions to scale impactful solutions across the organization. Engage with teams to fo...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Champion AI innovation by managing initiatives, testing pilots, and guiding strategic decisions to transform business challenges into scalable solutions, while fostering cross-organizational collabora...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading AI innovation and portfolio management, transforming business challenges into validated pilots. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive AI initiatives and mentor future lea...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of AI across our organization by leading innovative pilots and managing a dynamic portfolio. Collaborate with teams to transform business challenges into scalable solutions while...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Champion innovation by leading AI initiatives, transforming business challenges into validated pilots, and guiding successful projects to scale. Engage with cross-functional teams to drive AI fluency...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in AI innovation by managing initiatives, testing pilots, and guiding projects from concept to scale. Collaborate across teams to drive impactful AI solutions that enhance organization...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading AI innovation and portfolio management, transforming business challenges into validated pilots. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive AI initiatives and mentor future lea...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading AI innovation and portfolio management. Drive strategic decisions, evaluate pilots, and foster cross-organizational collaboration to enhance AI initiatives and impact...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Champion AI innovation by managing a dynamic portfolio of initiatives, transforming business challenges into validated pilots, and guiding successful projects to scale. Engage with teams to foster a c...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in AI innovation by managing initiatives, testing pilots, and guiding projects from concept to scale. Collaborate across teams to drive impactful AI solutions that enhance organization...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Explore innovative AI solutions at the intersection of technology and business. Drive pilot projects from concept to validation, ensuring impactful AI initiatives are effectively scaled across the org...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Drive AI innovation by managing initiatives from concept to pilot, ensuring strategic alignment and evidence-based decisions. Collaborate across teams to enhance AI fluency and scale successful projec...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI innovation, managing initiatives from concept to pilot. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive impactful solutions, ensuring strategic alignment and communi...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming AI initiatives into impactful solutions by managing a dynamic portfolio, testing innovative pilots, and guiding strategic decisions that enhance organizational effectiv...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Optimize AI initiatives across the organization by transforming business problems into validated pilots. Engage with stakeholders, mentor students, and lead cross-functional collaboration to drive inn...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading AI innovation and portfolio management, transforming business challenges into validated pilots. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive AI initiatives and mentor future lea...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of AI initiatives by managing a dynamic portfolio, transforming business challenges into validated pilots, and guiding successful projects to scale while fostering cross-organizationa...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Optimize AI initiatives across the organization by transforming business problems into validated pilots, ensuring effective decision-making and scaling successful projects while fostering a culture of...

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate impactful fundraising by leading a dynamic team to enhance donor relationships, develop strategic initiatives, and drive revenue growth for a mission-focused organization dedicated to suppo...

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

$73K - $118K *

Shape the future of aerospace testing by supporting advanced data acquisition systems. Collaborate with engineers and craft teams to ensure precision in instrumentation and system operations, driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$203K - $231K *

Shape the future of AI sales by driving revenue, advising teams, and leading strategic initiatives. Collaborate with Account Executives to deliver tailored solutions and enhance customer engagement, w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by managing and overseeing program operations, ensuring timely and quality performance while coordinating resources and personnel effectively within a dynamic environment...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical 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.