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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$180K - $235K *

Join us to lead customer engagements by transforming complex problems into high-impact AI solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure measurable business outcomes and help redefine workflows in a ra...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $110K *

Empower your career by providing strategic HR support and guidance. Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organizational performance while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workp...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead innovative microfinance solutions that enhance climate resilience for vulnerable households. Drive impactful social policy initiatives, fostering partnerships and knowledge sharing to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Lead Consultant, driving software solutions from ideation to launch. Collaborate with Agile teams to deliver value, enhance user experience, and shape the future of technology...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $235K *

Transform customer operations with innovative AI solutions, guiding enterprises through technical and commercial engagements while collaborating across teams to deliver impactful, value-driven outcome...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $210K *

Shape the future of talent assessment by leading innovative, AI-driven solutions and advising senior executives. Drive impactful client engagements while mentoring team members and enhancing global as...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $210K *

Transform talent assessment strategies by leading innovative, AI-driven solutions and advising senior executives. Drive impactful client engagements while mentoring team members to enhance global asse...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $90K *

Advance your career by managing IT operations, vendor relationships, and strategic projects. Lead initiatives to enhance systems security, improve technology practices, and ensure seamless IT support...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading AI and technology initiatives that enhance recruitment operations. Collaborate with teams to integrate tools, streamline workflows, and drive efficiency, ensuring a seamles...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $195K *

Lead the charge in training Battle Captains and Watch members to enhance critical IT services, ensuring network stability and security. Collaborate with command leadership to develop training material...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower colleagues by leading AI Fluency initiatives that enhance workforce capability and drive responsible AI adoption through strategic learning solutions and stakeholder collaboration across the e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K *

Empower organizational leaders by designing impactful development programs, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities to enhance team performance and business ou...

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

$243K - $365K *

Accelerate leadership development by guiding global teams in creating innovative coaching and performance management tools. Drive product strategy and execution to empower organizations in optimizing...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$243K - $365K *

Drive product leadership for Leader Enablement & Coaching, influencing strategy, defining roadmaps, and executing transformative experiences that elevate manager capability and connect coaching with p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$243K - $365K *

Empower teams by leading the development of innovative Leader Enablement products. Drive strategy, roadmap execution, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance talent management and coaching solut...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$243K - $365K *

Transform leadership development by guiding global teams in creating innovative coaching and performance management tools that empower managers and cultivate exceptional leaders across organizations...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI solutions for banking clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory stan...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $220K *

Drive the development of discovery operations and information governance, managing ESI across active legal matters. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and integrate innovativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $220K *

Empower discovery operations by managing EDRM processes, enhancing information governance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support complex legal matters in a rapidly evolving AI lands...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $152K *

Join a dynamic team to lead tech learning programs, enhancing user adoption through innovative strategies. Your expertise will drive engagement with Microsoft 365, AI tools, and more, ensuring effecti...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$109K - $145K *

Advance technology adoption by designing engaging learning programs that enhance user skills and productivity across diverse platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to create tailored, data-informed...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping intelligence dissemination operations, overseeing complex security processes, and managing teams to ensure accurate product movement across domains while collaborating with...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative learning initiatives that enhance technical excellence and leadership growth. Collaborate with diverse teams to create scalable training solutions and drive c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing air traffic operations through innovative training solutions. Leverage your expertise in NAS modernization and collaborate with diverse FAA organizations to e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Drive strategic leadership for Lifecycle Management, enhancing market positioning and performance across Endpoint Lifecycle Management, Configuration Services, and Asset Recovery. Collaborate with cro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.