People Operations Manager Jobs in California

People Operations Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, biotech, entertainment, and enterprise software companies, with openings at every level from coordinator-track roles through senior director. The largest hiring volumes sit in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers like Google, Salesforce, and Kaiser Permanente maintain significant people operations functions. The most in-demand specialties are HRIS implementation, workforce analytics, employee experience design, and HR business partnership supporting high-growth teams. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles507+
Top employerTarget
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring186
Work type61% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Target
Human Resources Expert
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Target
New 13h ago
Human Resources Expert
Target
Burbank, California
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
10,000+

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Cookunity
People Operations Business Partner
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Cookunity
New 15h ago
People Operations Business Partner
Cookunity
Los Angeles, California
Accounting
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Customer Service & Support
$115k - $120k/yr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Director of Human Resources
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Jewish Family Service of San Diego
New 15h ago
Director of Human Resources
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
San Diego, California
Account Management
Business Development
Business Strategy
Partnerships & Business Development
Bachelor's degree in business administration
201-500

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SHASTA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Human Resources Technician
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SHASTA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
New 16h ago
Human Resources Technician
SHASTA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Redding, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$27.57 - $37.1/hr
On-Site
Associate's degree in Business Administration
201-500

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Human Resources Intern
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Human Resources Intern
SIP Manufacturing, LLC
Lake Elsinore, California
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
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People Operations Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Sacramento
11 jobs
Ontario
8 jobs
Santa Ana
8 jobs
Santa Barbara
8 jobs

People Operations Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Target
    Target14
  • Marriott International
    Marriott International5
  • Talent Xpanse
    Talent Xpanse4
  • Stanford Health Care
    Stanford Health Care4
  • ADP
    ADP3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Trucking
  • Investment & Asset Management

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in people operations manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or organizational psychology required
  • Three or more years of HR generalist or people operations experience in a California employer environment
  • Working knowledge of California employment law including CFRA, CCPA, and paid sick leave requirements
  • Experience administering HRIS platforms such as Workday, BambooHR, or Rippling
  • PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP certification strongly preferred by most California hiring managers
  • Demonstrated ability to support DEI initiatives and California-mandated pay transparency reporting

People Operations Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a people operations manager in California?

Most people operations managers in California start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field and build experience as an HR coordinator or generalist. California does not require a state-issued license for the role, but earning an SHRM-CP, PHR, or SPHR credential is a common differentiator. Familiarity with California-specific employment law, including CFRA and CCPA compliance, is expected by most employers in the state.

How much do people operations managers make in California?

People operations 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 people operations managers in California?

Employers hiring people operations managers in California right now include Target, Marriott International, and Talent Xpanse, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's density of technology headquarters, healthcare systems, and media companies means demand is spread across both established enterprises and fast-scaling startups.

Which California cities have the most people operations manager jobs?

Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco have the most people operations manager openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its concentration of technology and biotech headquarters that run large, dedicated people operations teams, while Los Angeles draws volume from entertainment, media, and a broad base of mid-market companies, and San Diego's biotech and defense sectors sustain steady hiring.

Are there remote people operations manager jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields, because people operations work is largely desk-based, policy-driven, and conducted over HRIS platforms that function equally well remotely. About 39% of people operations manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed this role has become since pandemic-era shifts. Tasks like workforce analytics, onboarding coordination, and HRIS administration are the most consistently offered in fully remote configurations.

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

The most realistic entry path is starting as an HR coordinator or people operations associate at a California technology or healthcare employer, where structured rotations expose you to recruiting, benefits, and compliance. Large California employers like Kaiser Permanente and Salesforce run HR associate and rotational programs designed for early-career candidates. Building HRIS proficiency in Workday or BambooHR and earning the SHRM-CP credential while in a coordinator role are the fastest ways to move into a manager-level opening.

Where can I find and apply to people operations manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to people operations manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and metros. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each employer through the listings.

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