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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$120K - $145K *

Lead full life-cycle recruiting for specialized roles in early development, partnering with hiring managers and HR to deliver a seamless candidate experience while managing multiple concurrent searche...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $108K *

Join a dynamic team to tackle complex technical challenges and enhance client success. Leverage your expertise in IT operations and client support to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional servi...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive business growth. Oversee a high-performing team focused on technical excellence, collaboration...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$69K - $111K *

Engage in transforming complex technical content into compelling learning experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver innovative digital courses, simulations, and worksh...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $143K *

Engineer robust integration solutions that enhance data flow and connectivity across applications, services, and databases. Leverage IBM ACE and Informatica ETL to modernize enterprise integration, en...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $143K *

Unlock your potential as a Specialist Software Engineer, driving integration solutions that enhance Commercial Lines. Collaborate on real-time messaging, API orchestration, and data transformation to...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement robust integration solutions using IBM ACE and Informatica ETL. Enhance data movement and API orchestration while ensuring reliability and performance acros...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Elevate your career by leading the evolution of our identity platform. As a Senior Staff Developer, you'll architect secure, scalable solutions while mentoring teams and driving innovation in a collab...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping our identity platform, driving secure authentication and authorization solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, zero-trust identity solution...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $100K *

Transform educational planning by analyzing complex datasets to drive strategic insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance school utilization and develop actionable proposals that meet communi...

1 week ago

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

$87K - $100K *

Empower educational planning by analyzing complex datasets to drive strategic insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance school utilization and zoning proposals, ensuring equitable access to q...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading innovative training and development initiatives that enhance associate engagement and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. Drive strateg...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$81K - $104K *

Engage with project teams to enhance digital design and delivery for residential projects. Collaborate on strategies, implement workflows, and ensure model quality while providing training and support...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Champion customer experience by leading a team of analysts, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance product strategies, and ensuring compliance while fostering a culture of integrity and excellence...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to develop and enhance cloud-native applications in Microsoft Azure. Collaborate within an agile team to deliver reliable solutions, translating technical requirements into mainta...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $105K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by enhancing systems and processes that drive global hiring efficiency. Collaborate with teams to implement technology solutions and optimize workflows, ensuring...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Partner with us to lead complex enterprise technology initiatives, driving execution and collaboration across teams. Utilize your technical expertise and communication skills to engage stakeholders an...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $106K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting People Operations by managing employee data transactions in Workday. Contribute to seamless operational workflows and provide essential administrative suppor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Champion the future of automation by leading PLC and Robotics Programming teams. Drive project success through technical oversight, resource management, and continuous improvement, ensuring high-quali...

London, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Drive the design and operation of scalable cloud platforms and AI solutions, integrating software engineering, DevSecOps, and security practices. Collaborate across teams to enhance reliability, secur...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate program execution by collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage F-35 projects. Drive performance metrics, risk management, and stakeholder alignment while developing into a senior lea...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform our Talent Acquisition strategy by leading innovative recruiting initiatives and collaborating with senior leaders to attract top talent while nurturing a high-performing team that thrives i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $215K *

Unlock engineering excellence by leading diverse teams in delivery, platform enablement, and user-centered design. Drive innovation through hands-on leadership, strategic guidance, and modern engineer...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $135K *

Empower a dynamic training and enablement program in a federal health IT setting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance user adoption and learning outcomes through innovative training st...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Manage multiple engineering teams to deliver AI-driven software solutions, ensuring effective collaboration and resource allocation while fostering a positive team culture and driving innovation acros...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.