Talent Development Manager Jobs

Talent Development Manager jobs are open across corporate, healthcare, technology, and financial services, from mid-level specialist roles to senior director positions, with specializations in learning strategy, leadership development, and performance management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles514+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerRobert Half
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type86% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Swinerton
Early Talent Development Manager
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Swinerton
Added 1mo ago
Early Talent Development Manager
Swinerton
Charlotte, North Carolina
Human Resources
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Learning & Development
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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MILBANK LLP
Talent Development Manager
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MILBANK LLP
Added 4mo ago
Talent Development Manager
MILBANK LLP
Los Angeles, California
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources
Learning & Development
$160k - $180k/yr
Hybrid
Doctorate

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Republic Finance
Talent Development Manager
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Republic Finance
Added 6mo ago
Talent Development Manager
Republic Finance
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Corporate Training
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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McCain Foods
Reliability & Talent Development Manager
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McCain Foods
Added 2w ago
Reliability & Talent Development Manager
McCain Foods
Burley, Idaho
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Learning & Development
$82k - $109k/yr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Chobani
Talent Development Manager
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Chobani
Added 3mo ago
Talent Development Manager
Chobani
Twin Falls, Idaho
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources
$95k - $151k/yr
On-Site
None

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Talent Development Manager Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Robert Half
    Robert Half37
  • The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company
    The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company32
  • The Home Depot
    The Home Depot10
  • Walmart
    Walmart9
  • Anywhere Real Estate
    Anywhere Real Estate8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software54
  • Consulting & Professional Services44
  • Staffing & Recruiting44
  • Food & Beverage42
  • Insurance41

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in talent development manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, or a related field
  • 3 to 7 years of experience designing and facilitating learning and development programs
  • Proficiency with a learning management system such as Workday Learning, Cornerstone, or SAP SuccessFactors
  • Experience conducting training needs assessments and translating findings into program design
  • Familiarity with instructional design frameworks such as ADDIE or SAM
  • Strong facilitation skills for both in-person and virtual learning environments

Tips for Your Talent Development Manager Job Search

Quantify your learning program outcomes

Hiring managers want proof your programs moved the needle. Replace vague bullet points with metrics like completion rates, manager effectiveness scores, or time-to-productivity improvements. If you designed a leadership cohort, state how many participants completed it and what changed in their teams afterward.

Align your resume to the org's maturity level

A company building its L&D function from scratch needs a different skill set than one scaling an existing program. Read job descriptions carefully for signals like 'establish' versus 'optimize.' Tailor your resume to show experience that matches where they actually are, not just where they want to go.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists talent development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a facilitation sample before interviews

Many hiring panels ask talent development candidates to deliver a short facilitation or present a program design. Have a ten-minute workshop segment or a program proposal ready before your first screen. Waiting until you're asked puts you a week behind candidates who already have materials polished.

Target your instructional design credentials strategically

If you hold a CPTD, ATD certification, or a graduate certificate in instructional design, list it prominently in your resume header, not buried in a credentials section. Roles that require LMS administration or needs analysis often filter by certification at the screening stage before a recruiter reviews the full resume.

Follow up with a program proposal after interviews

After a final-round interview, send a concise one-page outline of how you'd approach a priority the panel mentioned, whether that's onboarding redesign or a succession pipeline. It shows initiative and gives the hiring committee something concrete to discuss, which most candidates skip entirely.

Talent Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most talent development managers?

The companies hiring the most talent development managers right now include Robert Half, The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, and The Home Depot, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Large employers in healthcare systems, financial institutions, and enterprise technology tend to post the highest volume of these roles consistently.

How many talent development manager jobs are remote?

About 14% of talent development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible functions within human resources. Sub-areas focused on virtual facilitation design, LMS administration, and leadership coaching tend to have the highest share of fully remote postings compared to roles that require on-site facilitation or new-hire orientation delivery.

How do you become a talent development manager?

Most talent development managers start in a coordinator, trainer, or HR generalist role and build experience designing and delivering programs before moving into management. Earning a credential through ATD, completing a graduate certificate in instructional design, or leading a high-visibility learning initiative like an onboarding overhaul can accelerate the move into management. Demonstrating measurable program impact is what typically separates candidates at the transition point.

Can you get a talent development manager role without much experience?

Breaking into a talent development manager role with limited experience is possible if you can show project ownership rather than just participation. Volunteering to redesign an onboarding process, building a course inside a company's LMS, or leading a peer learning series all count as relevant experience even if they weren't your formal job title. Roles at smaller companies or nonprofits often hire candidates who can grow into the function rather than requiring someone who has already held the exact title.

What does the talent development manager interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your approach to needs analysis and program design. A panel interview with HR business partners or business line leaders usually follows, and many employers ask candidates to complete a take-home case study or deliver a facilitation sample. Final-round conversations often include a discussion of how you've measured program effectiveness and tied learning to business outcomes.

Where can I find and apply to talent development manager jobs?

You can find and apply to talent development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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