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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$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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project management practices and governance for the US Capitol Police. Lead initiatives to enhance PMO standards, improve portfolio performance, and foster collaboration across teams, ensurin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing integrated marketing strategies to enhance workforce initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to elevate brand visibility and engagement across multiple sectors, drivi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $135K *

Lead the charge in providing expert IT support to senior executives, ensuring seamless technology operations and rapid issue resolution while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in a fast...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage all aspects of contract management, ensuring project alignment with organizational goals. Oversee staff, quality control, and risk management while coordinating with federal and contractor team...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading HR strategy for a global organization, partnering with senior leaders to drive talent management, organizational design, and employee engagement while developing a high-per...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Champion organizational success by leading HR strategy, partnering with senior leaders, and developing a high-performing HR team to drive talent management and organizational health across a dynamic e...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Elevate your career by partnering with senior leaders to shape and implement strategic HR initiatives. Lead a team of HR business partners while driving organizational effectiveness and talent managem...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize portfolio management processes to drive innovation within the Intelligence Community. Collaborate with leadership to establish governance structures and decision frameworks, ensuring rapid ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion sales excellence and business development by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing sales effectiveness, and driving growth across teams. Collaborate with leaders to implement scalable fram...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Champion sales excellence and business development strategies to enhance organizational performance, drive revenue growth, and foster a high-performance culture through effective leadership and innova...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving sales excellence and business development strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness, improve pipeline management, and foster a high-performance sales culture acr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $139K *

Join a team that's shaping organizational strategy and governance. You'll partner with leadership to manage critical initiatives, oversee board operations, and enhance communication, driving impactful...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Unlock organizational potential as a strategic partner to leadership teams, shaping talent strategies and performance management in a dynamic, global Go-to-Market environment. Drive execution while fo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $124K *

Pioneer enterprise-level project management initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Lead ERP projects, optimize workflows, and foster collaboration across teams to enhance execution qual...

1 week ago

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

$212K - $234K *

Transform your career by leading talent management and workforce readiness initiatives. Drive strategic frameworks and insights to enhance leadership pipelines and workforce capabilities, ensuring ali...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$212K - $234K *

Transform talent management and workforce readiness by leading strategic initiatives that enhance leadership pipelines, optimize skills, and ensure organizational capabilities align with future busine...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$212K - $234K *

Transform the future of talent management by leading workforce readiness initiatives, establishing frameworks for talent decisions, and enhancing leadership pipelines to meet evolving business needs a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing administrative efficiency and program effectiveness. Leverage your expertise in management policies, training, and technical support to drive innovation and q...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$129K - $214K *

Drive the design and delivery of innovative AI solutions, enhancing enterprise integrations and engineering practices. Mentor teams to elevate quality and scalability while ensuring business value thr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $214K *

Elevate AI innovation by leading the design and deployment of advanced AI solutions. Drive enterprise integrations, mentor teams, and enhance engineering practices to deliver scalable, secure, and hig...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $195K *

Elevate your career by leading complex transformation projects that drive change and deliver measurable outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage project lifecycles, ensuring alignme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $195K *

Elevate your career by leading complex transformation projects, driving change through collaboration with stakeholders, and delivering measurable outcomes on time and within budget. Your expertise wil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.