Recruiting Manager Jobs in California
Recruiting Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in technology, entertainment, healthcare, and financial services and openings at every level from coordinator-track to senior talent acquisition leader. The heaviest hiring is in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Apple, Kaiser Permanente, and Wells Fargo consistently staff recruiting teams. High-volume hiring, executive search, and diversity recruiting are the most sought-after specializations across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Recruiting Manager
Location: Culver City, CA
Job Type: Full-time, In-person
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Director of People and Culture
About us
Special Needs Network, Inc. (SNN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families affected by autism and other developmental disabilities in underserved communities. We provide hands-on care, advocate for equitable access to services, and work closely with families, educators, and healthcare providers.
At SNN, our work is rooted in purpose. Every hire you make directly supports programs that change lives. Join a mission-driven team where your leadership will help expand access to critical services and strengthen communities every day.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Recruiting Manager to lead talent acquisition for our Culver City team. In this full-time, in-person leadership role, you will oversee and execute full-cycle recruiting strategies to attract and hire top talent across our in-home and clinic-based programs.
This role goes beyond recruiting execution. You will build and lead a high-performing recruiting function, partner closely with organizational leadership, and ensure we are positioned to scale effectively while maintaining a strong, mission-aligned culture.
The ideal candidate has experience recruiting within ABA or healthcare-related fields, with a strong understanding of roles such as Behavior Technicians, Behavior Consultants, and BCBAs. You are both strategic and hands-on, highly organized, data-driven, and passionate about developing people and processes.
This is an opportunity to grow as a leader while making a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive, and mission-focused environment.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring
- Partner with department leaders to understand hiring needs and define role requirements
- Develop effective recruiting strategies to attract top talent across clinical, administrative, and leadership roles
- Create and manage job postings and hiring timelines
- Lead onboarding sessions weekly to ensure successful new hire integration
- Conduct 30 and 60 day check-ins to support employee success and retention
- Supervise and coach recruiting staff, monitor KPIs, and drive team performance
- Maintain hiring projections and ensure staffing goals are met efficiently
- Build partnerships with universities, job boards, and community organizations
- Represent SNN at job fairs, networking events, and hiring initiatives
- Continuously improve recruitment processes, tools, and systems
- Ensure compliance with all employment laws and company policies
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- You lead a recruiting team that consistently meets or exceeds hiring targets
- Hiring managers rely on you as a trusted strategic partner
- Positions are filled with high-quality candidates who stay and grow with SNN
- Recruitment operations are efficient, scalable, and data-informed
- New hires have a seamless and positive onboarding experience
- You proactively build talent pipelines that support future growth
- SNN’s employer brand becomes stronger within the communities we serve
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in recruiting leadership or high-level full-cycle recruiting
- Experience in ABA, healthcare, or nonprofit recruiting strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of roles such as Behavior Technicians, BCBAs, and related positions
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to analyze recruiting data and drive continuous improvement
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and accountability
- Proactive, adaptable, and mission-driven
Why Join Us
- Make a meaningful impact in underserved communities
- Lead and shape a growing recruiting function
- Collaborative and mission-driven team environment
- Professional growth and leadership development opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits
Apply Today
If you are a strategic recruiting leader who is passionate about building teams that make a difference, we encourage you to apply and join SNN.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Management: 1 year (Preferred)
- Recruiting: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Culver City, CA 90232 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Recruiting Manager
Location: Culver City, CA
Job Type: Full-time, In-person
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Director of People and Culture
About us
Special Needs Network, Inc. (SNN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families affected by autism and other developmental disabilities in underserved communities. We provide hands-on care, advocate for equitable access to services, and work closely with families, educators, and healthcare providers.
At SNN, our work is rooted in purpose. Every hire you make directly supports programs that change lives. Join a mission-driven team where your leadership will help expand access to critical services and strengthen communities every day.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Recruiting Manager to lead talent acquisition for our Culver City team. In this full-time, in-person leadership role, you will oversee and execute full-cycle recruiting strategies to attract and hire top talent across our in-home and clinic-based programs.
This role goes beyond recruiting execution. You will build and lead a high-performing recruiting function, partner closely with organizational leadership, and ensure we are positioned to scale effectively while maintaining a strong, mission-aligned culture.
The ideal candidate has experience recruiting within ABA or healthcare-related fields, with a strong understanding of roles such as Behavior Technicians, Behavior Consultants, and BCBAs. You are both strategic and hands-on, highly organized, data-driven, and passionate about developing people and processes.
This is an opportunity to grow as a leader while making a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive, and mission-focused environment.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring
- Partner with department leaders to understand hiring needs and define role requirements
- Develop effective recruiting strategies to attract top talent across clinical, administrative, and leadership roles
- Create and manage job postings and hiring timelines
- Lead onboarding sessions weekly to ensure successful new hire integration
- Conduct 30 and 60 day check-ins to support employee success and retention
- Supervise and coach recruiting staff, monitor KPIs, and drive team performance
- Maintain hiring projections and ensure staffing goals are met efficiently
- Build partnerships with universities, job boards, and community organizations
- Represent SNN at job fairs, networking events, and hiring initiatives
- Continuously improve recruitment processes, tools, and systems
- Ensure compliance with all employment laws and company policies
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- You lead a recruiting team that consistently meets or exceeds hiring targets
- Hiring managers rely on you as a trusted strategic partner
- Positions are filled with high-quality candidates who stay and grow with SNN
- Recruitment operations are efficient, scalable, and data-informed
- New hires have a seamless and positive onboarding experience
- You proactively build talent pipelines that support future growth
- SNN’s employer brand becomes stronger within the communities we serve
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in recruiting leadership or high-level full-cycle recruiting
- Experience in ABA, healthcare, or nonprofit recruiting strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of roles such as Behavior Technicians, BCBAs, and related positions
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to analyze recruiting data and drive continuous improvement
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and accountability
- Proactive, adaptable, and mission-driven
Why Join Us
- Make a meaningful impact in underserved communities
- Lead and shape a growing recruiting function
- Collaborative and mission-driven team environment
- Professional growth and leadership development opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits
Apply Today
If you are a strategic recruiting leader who is passionate about building teams that make a difference, we encourage you to apply and join SNN.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Management: 1 year (Preferred)
- Recruiting: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Culver City, CA 90232 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Recruiting Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Taco Bell24
- Robert Half8
- Bloom Energy3
- AppFolio2
- CrossCountry Mortgage2
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage29
- Technology & Software23
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Staffing & Recruiting9
- Retail6
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in recruiting manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field required
- Three or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience at the team or program level
- Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring a team of recruiters or coordinators
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, or iCIMS
- Knowledge of California employment law including CCPA and Fair Chance Act compliance
- PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP certification preferred by many California employers
Recruiting Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a recruiting manager in California?
Most recruiting managers in California start as recruiters or HR coordinators and move into management after building a strong record in full-cycle hiring. California does not require a state license to work as a recruiting manager, but earning a PHR or SPHR through HRCI, or a SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP through SHRM, meaningfully strengthens your candidacy. Many employers in the Bay Area and Los Angeles treat those credentials as a differentiator when promoting from within.
How much do recruiting managers make in California?
Recruiting 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 recruiting managers in California?
Employers hiring recruiting managers in California right now include Taco Bell, Robert Half, and Bloom Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of large technology companies, major health systems, and entertainment studios creates sustained demand for experienced recruiting leaders across the state.
Which California cities have the most recruiting manager jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego have the most recruiting manager openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its dense concentration of technology and biotech headquarters, Los Angeles adds volume from entertainment, media, and healthcare employers, and San Diego contributes through its life sciences and defense sectors.
Are there remote recruiting manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 12% of recruiting manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how well the coordination and interview-scheduling work of the role translates to distributed teams. Sourcing, initial screening, and stakeholder reporting are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a recruiting manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is entering as a recruiting coordinator or sourcer at a large California employer and earning a promotion from within. Companies like Kaiser Permanente, Stanford Health Care, and major Bay Area tech firms run structured coordinator programs where high performers move into manager roles within two to three years. A SHRM-CP credential or hands-on experience with an ATS like Greenhouse or Workday gives candidates without direct management experience a concrete edge in competitive California applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to recruiting manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to recruiting manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and metro areas. Find roles that fit your experience level and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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