Talent Development Specialist

Design and deliver individual and team development programs that build employee capabilities, support career growth, and improve organizational performance. Conduct learning needs assessments, develop development plans, facilitate workshops, and coach employees on skill development. Partner with managers and HR business partners to identify development gaps and create targeted learning interventions that address business-critical skill needs.

Median salary: $85,000. Projected growth to 2033: 8% (faster than average) - driven by skills gap concerns and AI upskilling needs. Typical education: Bachelor's Degree.

At a glance

Median salary: $85,000
Entry-level: $55,000 - $70,000
Senior: $125,000+
Growth by 2033: 8% (faster than average) - driven by skills gap concerns and AI upskilling needs
Demand: Growing
Remote: Hybrid
Hours per week: 40-50 hours/week
Stress: Low

What you'd do

People interaction: Extensive
Team vs solo: 55% Team / 45% Solo
Client facing: Sometimes
Impact visibility: Low

How to get there

Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree
Licensing: No
Years to mid-career: 2-4 years
Years to senior: 5-8 years
Career switching: Easy
Typical student debt: $20,000 - $45,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

Learning Needs Assessment
Development Plan Design
Workshop Facilitation
Coaching Methodology
LMS Content Management
Learning Evaluation (Kirkpatrick Model)

Soft skills

Facilitation
Coaching
Needs Assessment
Written Communication
Interpersonal Communication

Technical complexity: Low

Typical career path