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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$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by developing and executing innovative learning strategies that enhance organizational performance and leadership capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful trai...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development and execution of scalable strategies to enhance technical skills and digital fluency, aligning workforce capabilities with business priorities while fostering partnerships across...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of scalable learning strategies that enhance technical skills and digital fluency, aligning workforce capabilities with evolving business priorities across...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $132K *

Join a team that's driving workforce transformation by enhancing technical skills and digital fluency. Collaborate with leaders to identify skill gaps and implement innovative learning strategies that...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Collaborate with us to develop and implement strategic fundraising initiatives that drive growth, engage major donors, and strengthen our fundraising program while overseeing a small development team...

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

$90K - $100K *

Transform business needs into actionable requirements, driving system enhancements and operational improvements. Collaborate across teams to ensure clarity and alignment, leveraging data analysis and...

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4 days ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Drive innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage top talent for niche roles. Collaborate with hiring managers, optimize outreach, and document processes to enhance recruitment efficiency an...

1 week ago

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

$74K - $166K *

Drive workforce development by architecting training programs that enhance skills and align with business goals, ensuring effective learning while balancing production needs in a dynamic manufacturing...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $114K *

Lead impactful HR initiatives by managing leave administration and ADA accommodations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance employee experience while ensuring compliance across a diverse...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$69K - $92K *

Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts, building strong candidate pipelines and ensuring a seamless hiring experience. Collaborate with leaders to shape strategies and meet hiring goals while managing mul...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $92K *

Drive full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract top sales talent, collaborating with hiring managers to develop strategies and achieve hiring goals in a fast-paced environment. Leverage tools like Wor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and validating student assessments, ensuring test integrity and compliance within a secure environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze performance data and enha...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by joining a dynamic team focused on elevating Go-to-Market hiring. Drive recruitment strategies, build talent pipelines, and enhance employer branding while collaborating with leadersh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Optimize learning experiences by architecting a comprehensive training strategy, leading a high-impact development team, and elevating employee potential across all levels through innovative program d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $160K *

Design innovative solutions for a secure online proctored testing platform, guiding engineering teams in modernizing architecture and ensuring scalable, reliable delivery while enhancing candidate and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$89K - $120K *

Transform training delivery by developing impactful materials and programs. Collaborate across functions to enhance employee knowledge and skills, ensuring compliance and effectiveness in training ini...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in building a robust recruiting engine for a fast-scaling manufacturing startup. Design and implement hiring strategies, manage critical searches, and shape the talent function as the...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $282K *

Transform learning and development strategies to enhance talent capabilities, drive performance, and foster a high-performing global team. Collaborate across functions to create scalable solutions tha...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's redefining talent acquisition by managing full life cycle recruiting for diverse consumer brands. Shape strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and drive data-informed hiring dec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative training materials for complex DoD topics, utilizing proven instructional design models and collaborating with experts to enhance learning outcomes in a secure...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $85K *

Lead full-cycle recruiting across diverse roles in your region, optimizing staffing strategies and managing a seasonal hiring team to meet dynamic needs. Drive metrics for success while building stron...

1 week ago

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

$77K - $88K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering youth through effective program management, coaching, and collaboration. Oversee advisors, manage caseloads, and drive positive outcomes while ensuring compl...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Drive impactful Executive Development programs, ensuring seamless delivery and operations for senior leaders. Manage logistics, materials, and data capture while fostering a high-quality experience th...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of leadership development by managing strategic initiatives, optimizing learning experiences, and enhancing executive capabilities through innovative solutions and AI integration, ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate executive development by managing high-impact programs that shape leaders. Drive logistics, ensure quality, and leverage AI to enhance operations, all while maintaining a seamless experience f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.