Human Resources Manager Jobs in California

Human Resources Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in technology, entertainment, healthcare, and professional services firms and openings at every level from HR generalist transitioning into management through senior HR director. The largest hiring volumes are in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where major employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Apple, and Warner Bros. Discovery maintain substantial HR functions. The most sought-after specialties in California listings are employee relations, HR business partnering, and labor relations, reflecting the state's complex employment law environment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles2,086+
Top employerTaco Bell
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring299
Work type93% On-site
Top industryFood

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iKrusher
Human Resources Manager
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iKrusher
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Human Resources Manager
iKrusher
Arcadia, California
Human Resources
$90k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Sunny Distributor Inc.
Human Resources Manager
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Human Resources Manager
Sunny Distributor Inc.
City of Industry, California
Human Resources
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Compliance & Legal
Compensation & Benefits
Learning & Development
Compliance & Risk
$80k - $120k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Boston Consulting Group
Human Resources Manager
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Boston Consulting Group
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Human Resources Manager
Boston Consulting Group
Los Angeles, California
Human Resources
$112k - $139k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Republic Services
Human Resources Manager
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Republic Services
Added 6d ago
Human Resources Manager
Republic Services
San Diego, California
Human Resources
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Compliance & Legal
Customer Service & Support
Learning & Development
Compensation & Benefits
Compliance & Risk
$110k - $151k/yr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Hygiena
HR Manager
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HR Manager
Hygiena
Camarillo, California
Human Resources
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Compensation & Benefits
$120k - $130k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Human Resources Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
181 jobs
Los Angeles
146 jobs
San Diego
108 jobs
Sacramento
69 jobs
San Jose
62 jobs
Irvine
32 jobs
Palo Alto
29 jobs
Santa Clara
29 jobs
Riverside
26 jobs

Human Resources Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Taco Bell
    Taco Bell178
  • Amazon
    Amazon125
  • McDonald's
    McDonald's116
  • Abercrombie & Fitch
    Abercrombie & Fitch76
  • KFC
    KFC62

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage431
  • Retail393
  • Technology & Software197
  • Hospitality & Tourism164
  • Healthcare & Medical Services129

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in human resources manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
  • PHR or SPHR certification from HRCI preferred or required by most California employers
  • Five or more years of progressive HR experience, including at least two in a supervisory role
  • Working knowledge of California employment law, including FEHA, CFRA, and wage-and-hour regulations
  • Experience managing full-cycle recruiting, employee relations, and performance management programs
  • Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or ADP Workforce Now

Human Resources Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a human resources manager in California?

The most direct path is earning a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, then building several years of generalist or specialist HR experience before moving into a management role. California has no state-issued license for HR managers, but employers here place strong weight on professional credentials from HRCI, specifically the PHR or SPHR designation. Familiarity with California-specific employment law is treated as a near-requirement by most hiring managers in the state.

How much do human resources managers make in California?

Human resources managers in California earn a median of about $170,080 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,430 for the lowest 10% to over $307,600 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire human resources managers in California?

Employers hiring human resources managers in California right now include Taco Bell, Amazon, and McDonald's, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's mix of large tech headquarters, major healthcare systems, and entertainment studios means HR manager openings appear across a wide range of industries throughout the state.

Which California cities have the most human resources manager jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego have the most human resources manager openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of the concentration of entertainment, healthcare, and corporate headquarters there, San Francisco and the Bay Area draw demand from major technology companies, and San Diego's openings are driven by its large biotech, defense, and healthcare employer base.

Are there remote human resources manager jobs in California?

Yes, and they're more common than in many management roles, since a significant portion of HR work involves communication, policy development, and system administration that can be done from anywhere. About 7% of human resources manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting sustained flexibility since the pandemic. Functions such as HR business partnering, compensation analysis, and HRIS administration tend to have the most remote availability.

How can I get hired as a human resources manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is starting as an HR coordinator or HR generalist at a mid-size or large California employer and building toward management over two to three years. Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and large California-based tech firms regularly post associate HR business partner roles that are designed for candidates without prior management experience. Earning a PHR certification and gaining exposure to California-specific employment law, through coursework offered by SHRM chapters across the state, signals readiness to step into a manager role faster than experience alone.

Where can I find and apply to human resources manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to human resources manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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