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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$132K - $193K *

Engage with our Global Manufacturing and Quality Learning team to design and maintain training solutions that empower our manufacturing platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in workforce analytics to drive strategic hiring, onboarding, and training initiatives for a large-scale workforce expansion. Utilize advanced data modeling and reporting to ensure ope...

Nisku, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$77K - $87K *

Champion fundraising efforts by managing relationships with diverse funders, drafting proposals, and overseeing grant processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance donor engagement and support SEWA's m...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Engage with clients to drive sales and expand business within a defined territory. Utilize your strategic closing skills to build relationships, assess needs, and deliver tailored HR solutions while a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $153K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic partnerships and ecosystem strategies, driving commercial outcomes and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance client solutions and deliver measurable res...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $153K *

Unlock your potential as a Manager in Business Development, driving strategic partnerships and ecosystem strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client solutions and achieve mea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $133K *

Drive strategic partnerships and ecosystem strategies, managing relationships and outcomes to enhance business development initiatives. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment and achieve...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $133K *

Engage in strategic partnership management, driving ecosystem strategies and commercial outcomes. Collaborate with leadership to enhance relationships and ensure successful onboarding and governance o...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $133K *

Champion strategic partnerships and drive ecosystem strategies to enhance business development. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes and foster a cu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $139K *

Transform your career by managing strategic partnerships and ecosystem strategies. Collaborate with leadership to drive commercial outcomes, enhance stakeholder relationships, and foster innovation wi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing a high-performing Account Management team, driving customer retention and revenue growth through effective strategies and collaboration. Foster team development and optimiz...

Yesterday

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

$135K - $160K *

Transform infrastructure by designing and building scalable GPU systems for AI cloud platforms, focusing on virtualization, Kubernetes, and automation to enhance performance and reliability across mul...

Bellevue, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Develop and manage diverse projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment. Collaborate with teams to navigate challenges and achieve objectives while maintaining high standards and effec...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$104K - $124K *

Shape the future of strategic initiatives by managing complex programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable results through effective stakeholder engagement and reporting...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $124K *

Transform strategic initiatives into actionable plans by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing program milestones, and delivering measurable results. Leverage strong analytical and reporting s...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive enterprise PLM transformation programs for strategic clients, ensuring effective delivery, stakeholder engagement, and financial oversight while modernizing engineering and digital continuity pr...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading full-cycle recruiting for the Power Division, partnering with business leaders to attract top talent in energy, construction, and A/E/C industries. Drive strategic sourcing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading portfolio governance and executive reporting for Fraud Technology. Drive insights, manage financial performance, and ensure project health through detailed analysis an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Help us shape the future of life skills education by designing impactful learning experiences. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure pedagogical rigor and innovation across our curriculum, from co...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead talent acquisition strategies to enhance recruitment efficiency and diversity. Manage a team to optimize hiring practices, analyze trends, and foster partnerships, ensuring alignment with busines...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by leading strategic initiatives, managing a dedicated team, and optimizing recruitment processes to attract diverse talent while enhancing employer branding and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading talent acquisition strategies that align with business goals. Manage a team to optimize recruitment processes, analyze trends, and foster partnerships to attract diverse ta...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform talent acquisition strategies to align with business goals, leading a team to enhance recruitment efficiency and compliance. Analyze trends and foster partnerships to attract diverse talent...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Drive talent acquisition strategies to enhance recruitment efficiency and diversity. Lead a team in optimizing hiring practices, analyzing trends, and fostering partnerships to attract top talent whil...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Champion talent acquisition strategies to align with business goals, managing a team to optimize recruitment processes. Analyze trends, enhance employer branding, and foster partnerships to attract di...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.