Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs in California

Founded in 1946, Bragg Companies is one of the largest integrated cranes, rigging, and heavy haul service providers in the country. Alongside our sister company, Total Western, we support some of the most complex industrial and construction projects in the U.S.

With decades of experience across the industrial and construction sectors, we deliver unmatched value through technical excellence, operational discipline, and strong relationships. Our work is complex, our standards are high, and our people are the foundation of everything we do.

As we continue to pursue new goals, it's an exciting time to join the Bragg and Total Western teams. We are currently hiring a Talent Acquisition Manager in our Long Beach, CA headquarters.

Position Overview:

The Talent Acquisition Manager leads Bragg’s enterprise-wide talent acquisition function, setting strategy, owning hiring outcomes, and building and developing a high-performing recruiting team. This role partners directly with senior leadership and hiring managers across divisions to translate workforce plans into actionable hiring strategies and serves as the organization’s principal authority on recruiting best practices, employment branding, and labor market intelligence. The Talent Acquisition Manager champions Bragg core values: Protect Each Other, Act with Integrity, Demand the Best, Own the Outcome, and Win Together.

This position owns the talent acquisition budget, vendor and agency relationships, recruiting technology stack, and team performance management. The Talent Acquisition Manager is accountable for building scalable, data-driven recruiting processes that position Bragg as the employer of choice in skilled trades and industrial sectors, and for developing the next generation of recruiting talent within the organization. While strategic and managerial in scope, this is a working leader role: the Talent Acquisition Manager stays hands-on in full-cycle recruiting for key, senior, and hard-to-fill requisitions, and is expected to step directly into sourcing and candidate management when team capacity or business need requires it.

Key Responsibilities:

• Talent Acquisition Strategy & Workforce Planning: Lead enterprise recruiting strategy, workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and hiring prioritization.
• Recruiting Team Leadership: Manage, coach, and develop the recruiting team while driving performance, accountability, and professional growth.
• Recruitment Operations & Budget Management: Oversee recruiting budgets, technology, vendor relationships, agency partnerships, and process optimization across the hiring lifecycle.
• Business Partnership & Talent Advisory: Partner with leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, market trends, compensation insights, and hiring strategies.
• Executive & Specialized Recruiting: Lead full-cycle recruitment for executive, leadership, and hard-to-fill roles while maintaining an active requisition load.
• Talent Pipeline & Employer Branding: Build strategic talent pipelines, industry partnerships, and employer branding initiatives to support long-term hiring needs.
• Recruiting Analytics & Compliance: Monitor recruiting metrics, develop performance dashboards, and ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and hiring standards.
• Strategic Projects & Hiring Excellence: Lead enterprise recruiting initiatives, manager training, DE&I efforts, acquisitions, expansions, and large-scale hiring programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 4+ years of experience leading full cycle recruiting. Prior recruiting experience is a plus but not required for candidates with strong industry fluency, sourcing aptitude, and relationship-building skills.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g., Dayforce, ADP, Workday) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially. Detail-oriented and able to multitask effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Employment Law and Regulations: Working knowledge of California hiring compliance, including non-discriminatory hiring practices, background check and Fair Chance requirements, and wage transparency standards.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive full-cycle recruiting experience, including 3-5+ years leading and developing recruiting teams in a multi-site or enterprise environment.
• Leadership & Strategy: Demonstrated success developing talent acquisition strategies, workforce plans, and hiring initiatives aligned with business objectives and organizational growth.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with ATS, sourcing tools, HRIS platforms, recruiting analytics, dashboard reporting, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Employment Law & Compliance: Deep knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations related to recruiting, hiring, EEO, OFCCP, ADA, and related compliance requirements.
• Business & Vendor Management: Experience managing recruiting budgets, negotiating vendor and agency agreements, and optimizing recruiting investments and cost-per-hire.
• Communication & Influence: Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence leaders and represent the organization externally.
• Recruiting Expertise: Strong full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, networking, and talent pipeline development skills, with the ability to balance strategic leadership and hands-on recruiting responsibilities.
• Professional Judgment: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead complex initiatives, and handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certification: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
• Industry Experience: Experience leading talent acquisition functions within construction, heavy equipment, industrial services, manufacturing, skilled trades, or similar operational environments.
• Technology Optimization: Experience implementing or optimizing ATS and recruiting technology platforms to improve recruiting effectiveness and efficiency.

Work Environment:

• Physical Conditions: Standard office environment with prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. May occasionally require standing or moving between office areas.
• Travel: Occasional local and regional travel to recruiting events, job fairs, and field locations to support hiring needs

What We Offer:

• Salary: $150,000-$190,000 per year
• Health and Wellness Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Application Process: To apply, please submit your resume and application detailing your relevant experience and why you're interested in this position. We look forward to hearing from you! To learn more and keep up with Bragg Companies, visit Bragg Companies.

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

EEOC STATEMENT:

Bragg Investment Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or marital status. Bragg complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.