Talent Acquisition Manager Jobs in California

Talent Acquisition Manager jobs in California sit at the center of one of the most active hiring markets in the country, with strong demand from technology, entertainment, healthcare, and professional services firms and openings from coordinator-level roles through senior director. The Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego generate the heaviest volume of listings, where companies like Google, Kaiser Permanente, and Disney maintain large in-house talent teams. The most sought-after specialties are technical recruiting, diversity and inclusion sourcing, and high-volume or campus hiring program management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles225+
Top employerTikTok
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring78
Work type57% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Avid Bioservices
Sr. Talent Acquisition Coordinator
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Sr. Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Avid Bioservices
Tustin, California
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$25 - $31.25/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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General Atomics
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
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Talent Acquisition Coordinator
General Atomics
San Diego, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Program Management
$49k - $72k/yr
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Ventura Foods
Talent Acquisition Manager
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Talent Acquisition Manager
Ventura Foods
Irvine, California
Customer Success
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$102k.1 - $160k.31/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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JT4
Talent Acquisition Specialist II
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Talent Acquisition Specialist II
JT4
Edwards, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Program Management
$78k - $90k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Live Nation
Manager, Recruiting
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Manager, Recruiting
Live Nation
Beverly Hills, California
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$88k - $110k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Talent Acquisition Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
24 jobs
San Jose
22 jobs
San Diego
19 jobs
Irvine
10 jobs
Tustin
5 jobs
Ontario
4 jobs
Milpitas
4 jobs
Torrance
4 jobs

Talent Acquisition Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • TikTok
    TikTok22
  • Providence
    Providence9
  • Intuit
    Intuit4
  • Airwallex
    Airwallex4
  • Robert Half
    Robert Half4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software16
  • Consulting & Professional Services6
  • Science & Research3
  • Staffing & Recruiting3
  • Manufacturing2

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in talent acquisition manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
  • Five or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate or agency environment
  • Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring a team of recruiters
  • Proficiency with applicant tracking systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, or iCIMS
  • Experience building and executing sourcing strategies for technical or specialized roles
  • Familiarity with California employment law, including AB 2188 and pay transparency requirements

Talent Acquisition Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a talent acquisition manager in California?

Most talent acquisition managers in California reach the role by combining a bachelor's degree in human resources or business with several years of in-house or agency recruiting experience before moving into management. California has no state-issued license required for this role, but earning a credential such as the PHR from HRCI or the SHRM-CP through the Society for Human Resource Management strengthens candidacy. Familiarity with California-specific employment law, including pay transparency and equal pay regulations, is a practical differentiator in the state's competitive hiring market.

Which companies hire talent acquisition managers in California?

Employers hiring talent acquisition managers in California right now include TikTok, Providence, and Intuit, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of tech headquarters, large healthcare systems, and media and entertainment studios means in-house talent teams here tend to be larger and more specialized than in most other states.

Which California cities have the most talent acquisition manager jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most talent acquisition manager openings in California. The Bay Area's density of technology and venture-backed companies drives consistent demand there, while Los Angeles draws volume from entertainment, media, and a growing tech and startup corridor, and San Diego's concentration of biotech, defense, and healthcare employers sustains steady hiring for talent teams in that metro.

Are there remote talent acquisition manager jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields, since talent acquisition work is fundamentally desk-based and conducted through digital tools, video interviews, and applicant tracking systems. About 43% of talent acquisition manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed work. Sourcing, screening, and candidate pipeline management are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.

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

The most realistic entry path is starting as a recruiter or recruiting coordinator and building toward management over several years. Large California employers such as technology companies in the Bay Area and healthcare systems like Kaiser Permanente and Sutter Health regularly hire entry-level recruiting coordinators and campus recruiters, with rotational or associate programs that develop full-cycle skills. Earning the SHRM-CP credential and gaining hands-on experience with Workday or Greenhouse before applying for manager roles signals readiness without a long resume.

Where can I find and apply to talent acquisition manager jobs in California?

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

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