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 - $115K *

Lead the charge in transforming fundraising strategies, focusing on individual, institutional, and corporate giving. Drive growth through innovative approaches, relationship management, and operationa...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $95K *

Drive talent development and HR support initiatives, enhancing employee engagement and organizational effectiveness through strategic learning solutions and leadership programs aligned with institutio...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Transform talent management by leading global performance cycles, guiding leaders through evaluations, and driving succession planning. Collaborate with analytics and development teams to enhance proc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Develop and implement comprehensive training programs to enhance employee skills and productivity. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess needs, create materials, and deliver effective training sessi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $115K *

Elevate your career by designing impactful learning solutions that enhance credit adjudication skills. Collaborate nationally to deliver high-quality training programs, ensuring accessibility and dive...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $115K *

Drive impactful learning solutions by designing innovative training programs that enhance credit adjudication skills and foster collaboration across national credit centers, ensuring alignment with bu...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $115K *

Transform learning experiences by designing innovative training solutions that enhance credit adjudication skills. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful programs that align with strategi...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in full-cycle recruiting for diverse business roles, collaborating with founders and leaders to define talent needs, assess candidates, and enhance hiring processes while delivering an...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $120K *

Elevate your recruiting expertise by leading talent acquisition efforts for federal IT programs. Manage full-cycle recruiting independently, partner with hiring leaders, and drive successful staffing...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$67K - $121K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing skilled teachers through coaching and support. Collaborate with educators to enhance instructional practices and positively impact student outcomes in a dyna...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Empower growth by managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple functions. Partner with hiring managers to identify talent, streamline processes, and elevate candidate experiences. Join us in shaping...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $152K *

Accelerate your career by managing the full recruitment lifecycle, partnering with leaders to develop talent strategies, and driving diverse talent acquisition for critical product roles in a dynamic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $152K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by managing the full recruitment lifecycle, partnering with leaders to develop effective talent strategies, and building diverse pipelines for critical product r...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive professional development by coordinating staffing, mentoring, and engagement initiatives for attorneys. Collaborate with management to enhance attorney experiences and support talent growth with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development and staffing of legal talent, ensuring equitable resource allocation and fostering professional growth through mentoring and engagement initiatives across the practice area...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead talent acquisition efforts to attract and engage top-tier candidates. Drive innovative recruiting strategies, enhance team performance, and improve hiring processes across a dynamic organization...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by leading talent acquisition efforts, shaping recruitment strategies, and engaging top-tier candidates. Drive a proactive sourcing culture while coaching a hig...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing employee capabilities by managing an innovative learning and development strategy that enhances technical and leadership skills across the organization, ensuring alignmen...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $109K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by developing innovative recruitment strategies, engaging top candidates, and collaborating with hiring managers to meet organizational goals while ensuring a po...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $129K *

Join a team that's dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture through impactful learning initiatives. In this role, you'll design and implement strategic programs that enhance employee engagement and...

1 week ago

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

$109K - $136K *

Join us in enhancing workforce training and leadership development initiatives to foster a positive culture and support high-quality autism care. Collaborate with leaders to develop tailored programs...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at Talent Acquisition by leading technology solutions that enhance recruiter productivity and candidate experiences. Drive successful implementations and continuous improvements wh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $117K *

Transform organizational effectiveness by designing and delivering impactful learning and development programs. Collaborate with leaders to assess needs, implement innovative solutions, and foster a c...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic Talent Acquisition team to drive full-cycle hiring for key GTM roles. Collaborate with global colleagues, shape hiring strategies, and enhance candidate experiences while making impac...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining talent acquisition by leading full-cycle hiring for key roles across the globe. Collaborate with hiring managers to shape profiles, source top talent, and enhance candida...

4 days 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.