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 *

Discover your potential by leading complex Workday integrations with a focus on Financial Management. Engage with clients and teams to create scalable solutions, drive project success, and support the...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $209K *

Empower customers by leading innovative learning content programs from inception to publication. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality educational experiences that drive custo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $209K *

Champion the development of impactful learning content programs, overseeing all phases from intake to publication. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and quality, while...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on developing integrated fundraising and marketing strategies to enhance donor engagement and support university initiatives, while collaborating with vari...

4 days ago

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

$167K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of education research, leading the Impact & Learning Unit to enhance evaluation frameworks and data systems, while fostering innovation and collaboration with key...

1 week ago

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

$136K - $237K *

Elevate training effectiveness by designing engaging programs for Advanced Super Intelligence and Counter SI topics. Collaborate with experts to create scalable solutions that enhance adult learning a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $115K *

Transform your career with a dynamic role supporting client wealth management. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored financial solutions, enhance client relationships, and drive investment strate...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $147K *

Lead the charge in designing and analyzing information systems to meet user needs while ensuring compliance with the organization’s architecture. Collaborate with technical teams to develop effective...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $147K *

Design and analyze information systems, collaborating with stakeholders to address user needs. Prepare technical documentation, conduct feasibility studies, and ensure optimal application performance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $97K *

Lead and execute strategic fundraising initiatives to enhance philanthropic support, cultivate donor relationships, and maximize major gifts for the School of Education & Human Development, driving im...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Make your mark at the intersection of client success and technology by driving adoption of core workflows. Leverage your expertise to enhance onboarding, support product launches, and ensure seamless...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategy enablement for cross-functional alignment and execution. Collaborate with senior leadership to develop clear communications and leadership engagement, translating complex initiatives in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $150K *

Empower growth by driving sales through existing customer accounts, pursuing opportunities, and achieving quotas while utilizing sales tools to enhance product presentation and strategy development fo...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$60K - $150K *

Optimize product line growth by engaging existing customers, prospecting, and presenting solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to exceed revenue goals while utilizing effective sales tools and strat...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$60K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving product growth by engaging with existing customers, prospecting new opportunities, and presenting tailored solutions to meet sales targets while leveraging strong relationsh...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$70K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving product growth through strategic sales efforts. Engage with existing customers, leverage relationships, and meet sales targets while utilizing effective tools and strategie...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$126K - $149K *

Shape the future of workforce capabilities by leading impactful initiatives in organizational development, strategic workforce planning, and talent management, ensuring readiness for emerging prioriti...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $150K *

Accelerate product line growth by engaging existing customers, prospecting, and presenting solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to meet quotas and develop strategies, while utilizing sales tools an...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K *

Unlock new business opportunities by building relationships and driving growth in a defined territory. Focus on generating revenue through strategic sales efforts, tailored presentations, and client e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Support enterprise programs by assisting in project management, budget tracking, and deliverable coordination, ensuring timely solutions for national security challenges through collaboration and effe...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$147K - $222K *

Transform workforce development into a strategic advantage by creating innovative training programs and partnerships that meet current and future business needs, ensuring a skilled talent pipeline for...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading large-scale, cross-functional programs in data and AI. Drive execution, manage dependencies, and influence strategy while collaborating with engineering and product t...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$227K - $320K *

Accelerate progress at expanding our OEM partner ecosystem by leading strategic initiatives, negotiating agreements, and driving new commercial licensing models. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development and execution of impactful learning programs that enhance employee performance and leadership capabilities in a dynamic SaaS environment, ensuring workforce readiness and...

Portsmouth, NHRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of learning by developing scalable programs that enhance employee performance and engagement in a dynamic SaaS environment. Collaborate with teams to drive leadership development and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.