Talent Development Manager Jobs in California
Talent development manager jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in technology, entertainment, financial services, and healthcare, with openings from early-career program coordinators through senior directors of learning and organizational development. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose, where employers like Google, Kaiser Permanente, and Disney maintain large, established learning and development functions. The most in-demand specialties include instructional design, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.
Job Description
- Manages a caseload of participants and provides counseling and mentoring
- Assesses participant competencies, work history, educational attainment, skills, and abilities; identifies challenges to finding employment and prompts them to find solutions
- Conducts regular ongoing individual meetings with participants for job search, education, job retention, and/or job readiness
- Completes an individualized overview of available services and works with participant to create an employment plan for short- and long-term goals
- Maintains information about area resources and employers
- Ensures participant accountability and attendance; tracks and maintains employment retention goals
- Provides government agencies with prompt notification that a participant has lost or reduced hours of employment
- Maintains scheduled, periodic contact with participants in a variety of locations to assess job retention/advancement issues
- Provides information to participants on available training and/or jobs that will lead to advancement
- Assumes central responsibility for participants achieving self-sufficiency by monitoring progress throughout the program cycle, beginning with referral and continuing through retention and advancement efforts
- Prepares, organizes, and maintains accurate, updated information in both electronic and paper participant files reflecting the entire history of a program participant including log of supportive services issued
- Provides case management with a focus on helping customers to prepare for employment that leads to self-sufficiency
- Facilitates customer access to training, education, and to employment services, as well as job-specific information; provide case management to customers at the appropriate level.
- Display the ability to work with a variety of cultures, languages, educational and economic backgrounds in a classroom setting
- Always coordinate individual instruction in an orderly and professional manner
- Improve the job readiness score of students in workshops and deliver a pipeline of work ready customers to staff
- Introduce Company and other tools in the classroom (Resume-Pro, Company Academy, General Education Diploma Academy, Money-Skill, Project Chief Executive Officer)
- Ensure that individual participants complete and turn in assignments as scheduled
- Conduct follow-up outreach to students not engaged in classroom activities and document efforts in program issues systems
- Maintain student's assessments in files and student database
- Work well in teams, business customers and other staff
- Able to communicate effectively to both oral and written
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Related Associate degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent work experience
- Related work experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources
- One to three years’ experience in workforce development or related programs preferred excel knowledge
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.
When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Waste Management & Environmental Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in talent development manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, or a related field
- Three or more years of experience designing and delivering employee learning programs
- Proficiency with learning management systems such as Workday Learning or Cornerstone
- Demonstrated ability to measure training effectiveness using data and performance metrics
- Experience partnering with managers and senior leaders to assess and close skill gaps
- Familiarity with California employment law as it relates to required workplace training
Talent Development Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a talent development manager in California?
Most talent development managers in California enter the field with a bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, or psychology. California does not issue a state license for this role, but earning a Certified Professional in Talent Development credential from the Association for Talent Development or a Professional in Human Resources certification from HRCI strengthens candidacy. Many California employers also value experience leading training programs internally before moving into a management role.
How much do talent development managers make in California?
Talent development managers in California earn a median of about $156,260 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,900 for the lowest 10% to over $274,960 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire talent development managers in California?
Employers hiring talent development managers in California right now include Equus Workforce Solutions, PEARL, and Adobe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of large technology companies, major healthcare systems, and entertainment studios means sustained demand for professionals who can build and scale learning programs at enterprise size.
Which California cities have the most talent development manager jobs?
San Francisco, San Jose, and San Diego have the most talent development manager openings in California. The San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles account for the largest share, driven by the density of technology headquarters and entertainment studios in those metros, while San Jose reflects the high volume of enterprise-scale tech employers that invest heavily in structured learning and leadership pipelines.
Are there remote talent development manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 90% of talent development manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of the role involves content design, curriculum development, and virtual facilitation rather than in-person delivery. Roles focused on live instructor-led training or on-site onboarding programs tend to require more in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a talent development manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a talent development coordinator or training specialist role, then building toward management. Large California employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Salesforce, and county government agencies run structured early-career HR rotational and training programs that accept candidates without direct L&D management experience. Lateral moves from HR business partner, instructional designer, or corporate trainer roles are common routes in. A portfolio of training materials or a completed CPTD credential gives candidates a measurable edge at the application stage.
Where can I find and apply to talent development manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to talent development manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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