Talent Acquisition Director Jobs in California
Talent Acquisition Director jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, entertainment, healthcare, and financial services, with openings at every level from senior manager stepping into a director seat to seasoned executive overseeing enterprise-wide hiring strategy. The heaviest demand sits in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers like Apple, Kaiser Permanente, and Warner Bros. Discovery maintain large in-house talent teams. The most sought-after specialties include tech recruiting leadership, diversity and inclusion-focused hiring programs, and high-volume corporate talent strategy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: Bell Gardens, CA, United States
Date Posted: Jul 31, 2026
Req number: JR14955
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:
75,000.00
Description
The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.
This is a hybrid role - 1-2 days at your nearest branch.
Job Summary
- The Talent Partner provides full-life cycle recruiting for various types of positions, including sourcing, screening, qualifying, interviewing, and managing candidate relationships while advising hiring managers through the assessment and selection process. This position effectively manages competing priorities, remains highly flexible in an ever-changing environment, and consistently anticipates and delivers exceptional talent acquisition solutions to our clients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate ability to apply a business mindset to the talent acquisition function
- Make connections between all talent management phases (acquisition, development, retention, culture)
- Leverage data and market intelligence to develop and execute staffing strategies
- Successfully blend diversity, regulatory requirements, and business strategy throughout the process
- Develop a high-level understanding of our business, processes, market conditions, technology, and culture, and any associated challenges
- Demonstrate uncompromising ethical standards, integrity, and respect for people
- Influence hiring managers, executives, candidates, and peers by developing trusted relationships
- Advise hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques and candidate selection
- Routinely leverage metrics to advise managers, improve processes, and/ or self-assess performance
- Operate with a high sense of urgency (action-oriented)
- Constructively manage clients and/or conduct crucial conversations with hiring managers as needed
- Proactively collaborate as necessary to ensure a smooth end-to-end process.
- Proactively serve as a change agent (first to adopt and promote new ways of delivering value)
- Consistently promote and adhere to talent acquisition, compliance, and diversity processes
- Routinely identify innovative solutions to program, policy, and process challenges
- Self-govern/manage via use of staffing data (always ensures integrity of system data)
- Develop candidate pipelines to meet business objectives
- Directly source candidates via a variety of contemporary recruiting channels (internet searches, recruiting tools, cold calling, etc.)
- Implement, execute, and manage programs and specific recruiting initiatives (i.e., College, Military, Production, etc.
- Assess candidates (via in-person, video, phone) for skill, competence, and culture
- Synthesize candidate and hiring manager feedback
- Pre-close candidates (early in the process) to ensure high acceptance rates
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years full-life cycle recruiting
- Ability to effectively support recruitment for Manager-level positions
- Demonstrated ability to meet rapidly changing business requirements
- Demonstrate sound judgment, the ability to quickly learn systems, processes, procedures, and business
- Proven ability to maintain excellent customer service with internal customers (hiring managers), and external customers (candidates), while maintaining strong partnerships with HR Business Leaders
- Ability to function independently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to command the attention and respect of leadership; ability to create and manage strategic alliances while driving the process
- Ability to quickly synthesize recruiting data and information, and operate in a fiscally responsible manner
- Comprehensive understanding of OFCCP compliance
- Basic competency level with Microsoft Office Suite (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Constant operation of a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, a cell phone, and printers/copiers
- Position is sedentary; must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the time
- Operates in an office environment and requires in-person presence
- Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur
Work Environment:
- Work is conducted in a professional office environment, with a collaborative and dynamic team setting, and requires in-person presence
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.
Location: Bell Gardens, CA, United States
Date Posted: Jul 31, 2026
Req number: JR14955
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:
75,000.00
Description
The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.
This is a hybrid role - 1-2 days at your nearest branch.
Job Summary
- The Talent Partner provides full-life cycle recruiting for various types of positions, including sourcing, screening, qualifying, interviewing, and managing candidate relationships while advising hiring managers through the assessment and selection process. This position effectively manages competing priorities, remains highly flexible in an ever-changing environment, and consistently anticipates and delivers exceptional talent acquisition solutions to our clients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate ability to apply a business mindset to the talent acquisition function
- Make connections between all talent management phases (acquisition, development, retention, culture)
- Leverage data and market intelligence to develop and execute staffing strategies
- Successfully blend diversity, regulatory requirements, and business strategy throughout the process
- Develop a high-level understanding of our business, processes, market conditions, technology, and culture, and any associated challenges
- Demonstrate uncompromising ethical standards, integrity, and respect for people
- Influence hiring managers, executives, candidates, and peers by developing trusted relationships
- Advise hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques and candidate selection
- Routinely leverage metrics to advise managers, improve processes, and/ or self-assess performance
- Operate with a high sense of urgency (action-oriented)
- Constructively manage clients and/or conduct crucial conversations with hiring managers as needed
- Proactively collaborate as necessary to ensure a smooth end-to-end process.
- Proactively serve as a change agent (first to adopt and promote new ways of delivering value)
- Consistently promote and adhere to talent acquisition, compliance, and diversity processes
- Routinely identify innovative solutions to program, policy, and process challenges
- Self-govern/manage via use of staffing data (always ensures integrity of system data)
- Develop candidate pipelines to meet business objectives
- Directly source candidates via a variety of contemporary recruiting channels (internet searches, recruiting tools, cold calling, etc.)
- Implement, execute, and manage programs and specific recruiting initiatives (i.e., College, Military, Production, etc.
- Assess candidates (via in-person, video, phone) for skill, competence, and culture
- Synthesize candidate and hiring manager feedback
- Pre-close candidates (early in the process) to ensure high acceptance rates
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years full-life cycle recruiting
- Ability to effectively support recruitment for Manager-level positions
- Demonstrated ability to meet rapidly changing business requirements
- Demonstrate sound judgment, the ability to quickly learn systems, processes, procedures, and business
- Proven ability to maintain excellent customer service with internal customers (hiring managers), and external customers (candidates), while maintaining strong partnerships with HR Business Leaders
- Ability to function independently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to command the attention and respect of leadership; ability to create and manage strategic alliances while driving the process
- Ability to quickly synthesize recruiting data and information, and operate in a fiscally responsible manner
- Comprehensive understanding of OFCCP compliance
- Basic competency level with Microsoft Office Suite (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Constant operation of a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, a cell phone, and printers/copiers
- Position is sedentary; must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the time
- Operates in an office environment and requires in-person presence
- Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur
Work Environment:
- Work is conducted in a professional office environment, with a collaborative and dynamic team setting, and requires in-person presence
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.
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Talent Acquisition Director Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software10
- Banking & Financial Services4
- Marketing & Advertising3
- Science & Research2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in talent acquisition director jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
- Eight or more years of progressive recruiting experience including people management
- Demonstrated experience leading full-cycle talent acquisition for high-growth California organizations
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, or iCIMS
- Strong knowledge of California employment law including AB 5 and pay transparency requirements
- Experience building employer branding and diversity hiring programs in competitive California markets
Talent Acquisition Director Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a talent acquisition director in California?
Most talent acquisition directors in California build their path through progressive recruiting roles, moving from recruiter to manager to director over several years. California does not require a state-issued license for this role, but employers consistently favor candidates with a bachelor's degree in human resources or business and a Senior Professional in Human Resources or SHRM-SCP credential. Experience inside California's technology, healthcare, or entertainment industries is a strong differentiator given the competitive hiring market here.
How much do talent acquisition directors make in California?
Talent acquisition directors 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 talent acquisition directors in California?
Employers hiring talent acquisition directors in California right now include TikTok, ByteDance, and Madrona Hospice Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's density of technology headquarters, major hospital systems, and entertainment studios means the state consistently produces some of the highest concentrations of senior recruiting leadership roles in the country.
Which California cities have the most talent acquisition director jobs?
The cities with the most talent acquisition director openings in California are San Jose, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. The Bay Area dominates because of its concentration of technology and biotech headquarters, Los Angeles draws volume from entertainment, media, and large healthcare networks, and San Diego reflects demand from life sciences and defense employers with deep local hiring footprints.
Are there remote talent acquisition director jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 59% of talent acquisition director openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of the work, from sourcing and interviewing to vendor management, translates cleanly to distributed settings. Strategic and program-building portions of the role are most commonly offered remotely, while onboarding coordination and stakeholder alignment meetings tend to pull directors back on-site periodically.
How can I get hired as a talent acquisition director in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a recruiting coordinator or talent acquisition specialist role at a large California employer and building toward management. Companies like Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and major California university systems run structured HR development programs that rotate early-career professionals through recruiting functions. Earning a SHRM-CP credential while working in an adjacent HR generalist or sourcing role signals commitment and gives candidates an edge when targeting that first manager or director-track opening.
Where can I find and apply to talent acquisition director jobs in California?
You can find and apply to talent acquisition director jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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