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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$70K - $92K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert technical support for automotive diagnostics. You'll engage with retailers, resolve complex issues, and enhance customer satisfaction through innovativ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead and inspire a dynamic support team to enhance partner relationships, ensuring exceptional service and proactive solutions in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Drive technical troubleshooting and fos...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Tackle end-to-end delivery of AI data projects, managing global contributors and quality control. Engage with customers and navigate a fast-paced, operationally intensive environment, paving the way f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative learning solutions that enhance Human Skills and leadership development. Collaborate with diverse teams to create engaging, accessible training experiences usin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $110K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by collaborating with leaders to implement effective recruitment strategies and enhance employee engagement, performance, and retention across the organization...

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

$95K - $110K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by partnering with leaders, providing strategic insights, and enhancing employee engagement while delivering impactful recruitment solutions across the organizat...

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

$95K - $110K *

Reimagine talent acquisition by delivering strategic solutions and consulting with leadership on effective recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives across the organizat...

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

$95K - $110K *

Engage as a strategic talent advisor, driving innovative recruitment solutions and enhancing employee performance and engagement across the organization through collaboration and expert guidance...

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

$92K - $98K *

Lead strategic partnerships with NYC schools, enhancing implementation success and support through data-driven insights and proactive communication. Build lasting relationships to ensure equitable lea...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by designing and developing innovative applications that drive organizational success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure software solutions while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Drive success in program management by leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives in military aerospace. Oversee planning, execution, and performance monitoring of development and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's transforming software development for the Department of War. Engage in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a large team to deliver high-quality, cloud-based applications using...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Software Development Specialist, collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality cloud-based solutions for Department of War customers. Engage in critical developm...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $194K *

Empower the future of learning by architecting innovative AI-driven solutions, bridging executive strategy with technical execution to enhance digital learning experiences across the enterprise...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $194K *

Shape the future of learning analytics by driving enterprise strategies that enhance measurement frameworks and optimize development programs through data-driven insights and predictive modeling...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $177K *

Lead the charge in transforming digital learning experiences through innovative AI strategies and enterprise architecture. Drive technical excellence and collaboration across teams to enhance learning...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $194K *

Empower the future of learning technology by architecting innovative AI solutions and driving strategic execution across digital ecosystems, enhancing enterprise-wide learning experiences through adva...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $194K *

Drive operational excellence by optimizing learning and development strategies, managing vendor relations, and overseeing training logistics. Collaborate across teams to enhance employee onboarding an...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $177K *

Design and implement innovative leadership development solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to align training initiatives with organizational goals and enhance leader capabilities across the ent...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $194K *

Drive operational excellence by optimizing learning and development processes, managing vendor strategies, and overseeing financial operations to enhance employee onboarding and training initiatives a...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $194K *

Lead the L&D Transformation team to identify and implement innovative technologies, ensuring alignment with enterprise learning goals while managing projects and advocating for strategic initiatives a...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $177K *

Help us drive operational excellence and strategic coordination across Global Learning and Development. You'll optimize scalable solutions for onboarding, vendor management, and training logistics whi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $177K *

Transform learning effectiveness by driving analytics strategies, optimizing programs, and establishing metrics frameworks. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance instructional design and evaluate l...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $177K *

Build your expertise to drive L&D transformation by operationalizing technology and tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence the tech roadmap and enhance enterprise learning solutio...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $194K *

Drive transformation by leading L&D initiatives, optimizing technology, and partnering across teams to enhance enterprise learning. Balance visionary strategy with tactical execution to support ongoin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.