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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$95K - $135K *

Advance your career by leading product strategy for workforce solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, ensuring products meet market needs and deliver value to diverse s...

Iowa City, IARemote

Yesterday

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

$106K - $204K *

Drive innovative learning execution and operational excellence by leading a high-performing team. Champion AI-assisted learning solutions and ensure seamless onboarding and upskilling across diverse c...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$106K - $186K *

Champion innovative learning solutions by leading a high-performing team to drive operational excellence and delivery transformations, ensuring agile workforce development and seamless onboarding acro...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative Guidewire Cloud solutions by collaborating with stakeholders, designing core applications, and ensuring high-quality integrations while adhering to best practices and Agile methodo...

Thornhill, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K *

Inspire the future of workforce development by leading strategic initiatives, fostering community partnerships, and driving operational excellence to enhance learner success and organizational impact...

1 week ago

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

$137K *

Drive strategic leadership and operational excellence to enhance community impact, foster employer engagement, and ensure high-quality learner experiences in workforce development and technology train...

1 week ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse teams in a dynamic retail environment. Drive member satisfaction, foster a culture of collaboration, and implement innovative strategies to enhance operational effi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Optimize value flow across engineering by collaborating with product and domain leaders, translating strategies into actionable practices, and improving team dynamics to enhance delivery outcomes and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $135K *

Innovate the future of enterprise systems by architecting cloud-native solutions, integrating AI/ML capabilities, and providing technical leadership across projects. Drive engineering standards and op...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading compliance and risk initiatives across Sales & Partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and enablement, ensuring sustainable revenue growth...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Lead the charge in driving compliance and risk mitigation initiatives across Sales & Partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational integrity and sustainable revenue growt...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower business growth by leading compliance and risk initiatives across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiency and enablement, ensuring adherence to best practices while leveraging...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $190K *

Lead the charge in executive recruitment, managing the end-to-end process for high-level positions. Collaborate with stakeholders to build talent pipelines and ensure a best-in-class hiring experience...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $190K *

Transform the education landscape by driving strategic partnerships and awareness across schools. Lead initiatives to enhance fundraising efforts, build relationships with key organizations, and deliv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Deliver exceptional talent acquisition leadership by guiding a team of recruiters, enhancing hiring processes, and fostering strong partnerships with business leaders to ensure timely and effective re...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion faculty success by developing and delivering innovative professional learning programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance instructional quality and faculty engagement while ensuring al...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$135K *

Elevate client success by leading innovative training programs that enhance learning experiences. Drive product adoption and satisfaction through tailored onboarding and ongoing education, ensuring cl...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming organizational design by partnering with senior leaders to diagnose challenges, create frameworks, and guide teams through transitions, ensuring alignment with business...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading business development efforts in the public sector. Cultivate client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and drive strategic initiatives to enhance the firm's p...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the public sector by cultivating client relationships and identifying new business opportunities. This leadership role shapes market strategies and strengthens the...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$91K - $136K *

Elevate your career by providing expert IT support and solutions. Lead complex projects, coach teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system performance and operational efficiency in a dy...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $94K *

Join our team as a key partner in enhancing workforce effectiveness across HR functions, driving organizational success through talent management, coaching, and engagement strategies. Become part of a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K *

Shape the future of military education by developing innovative instructional materials and aligning curriculum with the Naval Leader Development Strategy. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance lea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and enhancing innovative AI curricula, managing a dedicated team to ensure high-quality educational materials are ready for implementation, while driving continuous improv...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Unlock the potential of project delivery by leading a high-performing team, fostering innovation, and ensuring the success of program execution. Drive strategic alignment, oversee methodologies, and i...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information 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.