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 *

Transform leadership development by designing impactful programs that enhance skills, foster growth, and align with organizational goals. Collaborate across all levels to ensure effective training del...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$50K - $125K *

Optimize campus recruiting efforts to attract top-tier talent, drive strategic partnerships, and enhance employer branding on university campuses. Be a key influencer in shaping the future workforce a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join and lead a dynamic Developer Advocacy team, inspiring developers to engage with innovative solutions. Drive strategy, manage a talented team, and enhance community presence while collaborating cl...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$67K - $93K *

Shape a thriving workplace culture as a People & Culture Generalist, driving talent development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness while ensuring successful execution of key HR ini...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$180K - $220K *

Inspire growth as a senior leader in partnerships, managing a $100M portfolio. Drive strategic relationships with institutional funders, ensuring alignment with CodePath's mission to enhance AI-native...

4 days ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in expanding strategic partnerships to enhance AI-native education. Drive revenue growth through institutional funders, managing a $100M portfolio while fostering impactful relationshi...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform public agency operations by leading product strategy and execution for a cutting-edge asset management platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features that en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive impactful fundraising initiatives by leading a dedicated team, cultivating donor relationships, and executing comprehensive strategies to support institutional goals and enhance financial sustai...

4 days ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Empower educational transformation by guiding districts in effective IXL implementation. Collaborate with leaders, deliver professional development, and analyze data to enhance teaching and learning i...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of talent acquisition by leading a dynamic group of professionals. Drive recruitment strategies, partner with senior leaders, and enhance workforce planning to su...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Transform talent acquisition by leading a dynamic team to develop scalable recruitment strategies that align with business growth, ensuring exceptional outcomes and a high-performing culture across mu...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $140K *

Engage as a strategic HR Business Partner, driving talent engagement and employee advocacy while supporting organizational goals and enhancing workforce effectiveness through comprehensive people stra...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional deployment experiences. You'll lead customer engagements, manage projects, and ensure successful outcomes by collaborating with cross-functional...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $165K *

Transform the deployment experience by leading customer engagements, managing project scopes, and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive success from discover...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $165K *

Empower our customers by leading end-to-end deployment experiences, ensuring alignment with business goals through strategic planning, project management, and operational excellence. Collaborate with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $196K *

Drive the development of global policies for online content, ensuring safety and integrity across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to combat adversarial threats and enhance user expe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $148K *

Innovate enterprise sales processes by leading AI product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform workflows and enhance user experiences. Drive product lifecycle from disco...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $148K *

Empower your career by leading AI product initiatives that transform enterprise sales processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deliver, and enhance AI-enabled solutions that drive...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $148K *

Shape the future of enterprise sales by leading AI product design and delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform workflows, enhance user experiences, and drive measurable outcomes...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $148K *

Transform enterprise sales processes by leading the design and delivery of AI-enabled products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions that enhance sales workflows and dr...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion the operational execution of International Resourcing programs, enhancing talent strategy through continuous improvement and client-service excellence while collaborating with regional teams...

Sherbrooke, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Drive your career with our National Human Capital team as you manage International Resourcing programs, ensuring operational excellence and strategic improvements while collaborating with diverse stak...

Brossard, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Lead the operational execution of International Resourcing programs, enhancing talent strategy through continuous improvement and client-service excellence while collaborating with regional teams to d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive success by managing International Resourcing programs, enhancing talent strategies, and ensuring compliance with immigration policies while collaborating with regional teams for operational exce...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence in International Resourcing by managing immigration processes, enhancing client service, and collaborating with talent acquisition teams to support strategic growth and co...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   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.