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 *

Lead the strategic acquisition of talent by developing innovative recruitment strategies, enhancing employer branding, and driving metrics to improve hiring effectiveness across the organization...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $148K *

Explore a pivotal role driving automation innovation across the Americas. Lead complex projects, mentor teams, and enhance operational performance while championing new technologies and strategies tha...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with us to design and develop embedded software for advanced airborne imaging systems. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment, integrating hardware and software to enhance operational perf...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $300K *

Explore a dynamic role as a corporate counsel for venture-backed startups, managing client relationships and legal needs while contributing to a rapidly growing firm focused on innovation and collabor...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $300K *

Innovate as a Corporate/ECVC Associate, guiding venture-backed startups through legal complexities. Engage directly with founders, manage client relationships, and contribute to a rapidly growing firm...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $300K *

Innovate as a key corporate counsel for venture-backed startups, managing client relationships and legal needs. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance workflows and support rapid growth in a fully...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $300K *

Transform your legal career by serving as primary counsel for venture-backed startups. Collaborate with founders, manage client relationships, and contribute to a fast-growing firm focused on innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$92K - $130K *

Support recruitment operations and lead a team to enhance hiring strategies, optimize processes, and align with business needs while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations for a high-volume cor...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $175K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional IT support while leading a skilled group of technicians. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership to enhance service deliv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $165K *

Lead and inspire a software development team to create innovative systems for capturing online mentions. Collaborate across departments to ensure scalable, reliable solutions that meet client needs an...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Manage complex K-12 construction projects from design to completion, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely execution while collaborating with various stakeholders and providing guidance to junior s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $93K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by developing innovative strategies to attract and hire top management-level candidates. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance recruitment processes and ensur...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in integrating and testing complex communication systems, ensuring operational readiness while delivering effective training to users. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $230K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by bridging engineering and community. As a Staff Developer Advocate, you'll create impactful content, engage with developers, and influence product directi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $105K *

Unlock your potential as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, driving full-cycle recruitment across diverse roles. Collaborate with hiring managers, develop sourcing strategies, and enhance talent pipelin...

Belleville, NJRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative program management to advance undersea warfare and propulsion technologies. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle technical challenges and drive growth in cutting-edge defense p...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive success in IR sensor development, managing all program phases to meet business objectives while ensuring quality, cost, and schedule performance. Collaborate with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in transforming talent acquisition and onboarding strategies, ensuring alignment with business growth and operational excellence while enhancing candidate experiences in a dynamic, fas...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower talent acquisition by leading innovative recruitment strategies, optimizing processes, and enhancing candidate experiences. Collaborate with leaders to build a high-performing team that meets...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a team dedicated to building elite revenue programs. You'll enhance talent ramp-up, drive productivity, and operationalize high-impact strategies in collaboration with cros...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the enablement of revenue-focused teams by designing impactful training programs, improving performance readiness, and collaborating cross-functionally to scale GTM execution effectively. Make a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract top talent, aligning workforce needs with business goals. Analyze metrics, manage candidate selection, and enhance employer branding while leadi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive recruitment strategies, align workforce needs, and enhance employer branding. Collaborate with leaders to attract top talent while managing metrics and developing a skille...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development and execution of innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent, ensuring alignment with business goals while managing metrics and enhancing employer branding initiat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform recruitment strategies to attract top talent across diverse business units. Collaborate with leaders to align workforce needs with company goals while driving metrics analysis and enhancing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.