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 *

Join a team that's shaping the future of our core business functions. You'll lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across Finance, Operations, Legal, and People, partnering with leaders to attract top ta...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive the measurement of AI-driven value across portfolios by assessing business cases, maintaining dashboards, and consolidating ROI data. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of AI investments by assessing business cases, managing dashboards, and consolidating value tracking data. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure transparency and governance in A...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $142K *

Elevate executive support by delivering top-tier IT solutions for C-suite leaders. Drive seamless onboarding, troubleshoot diverse tech issues, and enhance productivity through innovative problem mana...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $246K *

Join us to design and deliver cutting-edge AI systems across ML, generative AI, and agentic workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful solutions while mentoring engineers a...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of aviation training by managing end-to-end program strategies, ensuring high-quality courseware delivery, and collaborating with diverse teams to meet regulatory standards and cu...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in shaping our Civil Aviation Training portfolio by managing end-to-end program execution, ensuring high-quality courseware delivery, and collaborating with diverse teams to meet regul...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $90K *

Empower new hires by leading a structured onboarding process, tracking progress, and identifying skill gaps. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance training programs and support senior operators in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $150K *

Drive the successful delivery of strategic programs for Fortune 100/500 clients, managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders. Elevate program management standards through coaching and process impro...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $135K *

Drive operational excellence by designing systems that enhance coach recruitment, onboarding, and management. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes, leverage data for strategic decisions, a...

1 week ago

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

$157K - $298K *

Shape the future of talent operations by leading core programs and processes across the employee lifecycle. Drive operational excellence, enhance employee experience, and manage a multi-level team to...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by managing comprehensive training programs that enhance craft skills and leadership development, ensuring operational excellence and safety for all Energy Supply team members ac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $125K *

Drive strategic HR operations across 18 locations, ensuring compliance and optimizing systems for 1,600+ employees. Lead a team to enhance payroll governance, total rewards, and data-driven decision-m...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$122K - $190K *

Drive campus recruiting initiatives to attract top technical talent, managing events, candidate pipelines, and internship programs. Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure a seamless and inclusive...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team to drive campus recruiting initiatives, manage internship programs, and build relationships with universities. Shape the future of talent acquisition in a high-growth environment w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a hands-on leadership role driving complex projects. Oversee cross-functional teams, manage schedules, budgets, and stakeholder expectations while ensuring alignment and successf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to support executive initiatives, manage communications, and lead strategic projects. This role requires strong leadership, project management, and communication skills to enhance orga...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $160K *

Champion application security across the software development lifecycle, embedding security practices into engineering and DevOps processes. Lead threat modeling, tool selection, and ensure compliance...

Today

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

$90K - $100K *

Empower your career by creating engaging digital learning experiences. In this hands-on role, you'll develop innovative online courses, collaborate with experts, and enhance learning outcomes for prof...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$195K - $250K *

Accelerate your career by leading global business growth and client engagement in Financial Crime Compliance and FinTech solutions. Leverage your expertise to drive innovation, mentor teams, and shape...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $133K *

Contribute to global training initiatives by developing and delivering technical training programs for customers and associates, ensuring product readiness and customer satisfaction while maintaining...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $100K *

Contribute to the success of businesses by building relationships, providing personalized solutions, and fostering growth in a rewarding B2B environment focused on face-to-face interactions and ongoin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Transform program execution by leading all phases of aircraft modification and sustainment contracts, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations while driving key business objectives and fostering...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion full-cycle recruitment by partnering with hiring managers to attract top talent, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure a seamless hiring process while providing market insights and timely c...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform training programs across the DOE complex by leading curriculum design, development, and delivery. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance instructional quality and ensure operat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.