Talent Operations Specialist Jobs in California
Talent operations specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise technology, entertainment, and healthcare companies headquartered across the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Large employers such as Google, Kaiser Permanente, and Disney consistently hire for these roles at coordinator through senior and manager levels. The most in-demand specialties are HR systems administration, recruiting operations, and workforce analytics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About us
Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.
Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.
In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.
At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.
Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!
About the Role
Wayve is pioneering Embodied AI for autonomous driving. We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Associate to join our Sunnyvale team and support the continued growth of our real-world testing and operations.
In this role, you'll manage hiring across Fleet Operations in North America and beyond, covering high-volume, specialist, and manager-level roles. Partnering closely with hiring managers and senior leaders, you'll translate business needs into effective recruitment strategies and help build the teams needed to scale Wayve's global operations safely and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Hiring Delivery: Independently manage end-to-end recruitment across high-volume frontline, technical, specialist, and manager-level Fleet Operations roles, from intake and market mapping through assessment, offer, and close.
- Sourcing: Build representative candidate pipelines through direct sourcing and a range of attraction channels, developing locally informed and scalable approaches for Vehicle Safety Operator and other high-volume roles.
- Stakeholder Partnership: Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and Directors, providing consultative guidance on role definition, assessment, market conditions, candidate quality, and closing strategies.
- Candidate and Hiring Experience: Deliver an inclusive, transparent, and well-managed candidate experience while supporting hiring teams with structured interviewing, timely feedback, and consistent decision-making.
- Data and Market Insights: Use recruitment data and market intelligence to monitor progress, identify risks and bottlenecks, improve funnel performance, and shape realistic hiring strategies.
- Collaboration and Improvement: Partner with colleagues across Talent Acquisition, People, Finance, and Fleet Operations on workforce planning, employer branding, and improvements to hiring processes.
About You
To set you up for success as a Talent Acquisition Associate at Wayve, we are looking for the following skills and experience:
Essential
- Demonstrated success independently delivering full-cycle recruitment within a fast-paced or scaling organization.
- Experience recruiting across a broad range of roles, including high-volume, professional, or manager-level positions.
- The confidence and judgment to advise senior stakeholders, constructively challenge assumptions, and translate business needs into effective hiring strategies.
- Strong direct-sourcing skills and experience using multiple attraction channels to build candidate pipelines.
- A hands-on, adaptable, and highly organized approach, with the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Confidence using applicant tracking systems, recruitment data, and market insights to inform decisions and communicate progress effectively.
Desirable
- Experience recruiting within fleet operations, automotive, logistics, manufacturing, field operations, mobility, customer operations, or another high-volume operational environment.
- Experience supporting hiring across multiple locations or working with globally distributed stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Ashby or a similar applicant tracking system.
- Experience designing or improving volume-hiring campaigns, recruitment events, or structured assessment processes.
- Experience working in a startup environment where priorities and processes continue to evolve.
This is a full-time, permanent role based in Sunnyvale, California. At Wayve, we want the best of all worlds, so we operate a hybrid working policy that combines a minimum of two days each week in the office with time spent working from home. Time together in our offices and operational environments helps fuel innovation, culture, relationships, and learning.
The reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $130,000 to $150,000, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. This range should be confirmed against current market data before publication.
Wayve is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully in our interview process, please let us know.
We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you're passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.
At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
For more information visit Careers at Wayve.
To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve
For US candidates only, please visit E-Verify Notice and Participation and Right to Work
DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.
About us
Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.
Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.
In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.
At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.
Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!
About the Role
Wayve is pioneering Embodied AI for autonomous driving. We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Associate to join our Sunnyvale team and support the continued growth of our real-world testing and operations.
In this role, you'll manage hiring across Fleet Operations in North America and beyond, covering high-volume, specialist, and manager-level roles. Partnering closely with hiring managers and senior leaders, you'll translate business needs into effective recruitment strategies and help build the teams needed to scale Wayve's global operations safely and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Hiring Delivery: Independently manage end-to-end recruitment across high-volume frontline, technical, specialist, and manager-level Fleet Operations roles, from intake and market mapping through assessment, offer, and close.
- Sourcing: Build representative candidate pipelines through direct sourcing and a range of attraction channels, developing locally informed and scalable approaches for Vehicle Safety Operator and other high-volume roles.
- Stakeholder Partnership: Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and Directors, providing consultative guidance on role definition, assessment, market conditions, candidate quality, and closing strategies.
- Candidate and Hiring Experience: Deliver an inclusive, transparent, and well-managed candidate experience while supporting hiring teams with structured interviewing, timely feedback, and consistent decision-making.
- Data and Market Insights: Use recruitment data and market intelligence to monitor progress, identify risks and bottlenecks, improve funnel performance, and shape realistic hiring strategies.
- Collaboration and Improvement: Partner with colleagues across Talent Acquisition, People, Finance, and Fleet Operations on workforce planning, employer branding, and improvements to hiring processes.
About You
To set you up for success as a Talent Acquisition Associate at Wayve, we are looking for the following skills and experience:
Essential
- Demonstrated success independently delivering full-cycle recruitment within a fast-paced or scaling organization.
- Experience recruiting across a broad range of roles, including high-volume, professional, or manager-level positions.
- The confidence and judgment to advise senior stakeholders, constructively challenge assumptions, and translate business needs into effective hiring strategies.
- Strong direct-sourcing skills and experience using multiple attraction channels to build candidate pipelines.
- A hands-on, adaptable, and highly organized approach, with the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Confidence using applicant tracking systems, recruitment data, and market insights to inform decisions and communicate progress effectively.
Desirable
- Experience recruiting within fleet operations, automotive, logistics, manufacturing, field operations, mobility, customer operations, or another high-volume operational environment.
- Experience supporting hiring across multiple locations or working with globally distributed stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Ashby or a similar applicant tracking system.
- Experience designing or improving volume-hiring campaigns, recruitment events, or structured assessment processes.
- Experience working in a startup environment where priorities and processes continue to evolve.
This is a full-time, permanent role based in Sunnyvale, California. At Wayve, we want the best of all worlds, so we operate a hybrid working policy that combines a minimum of two days each week in the office with time spent working from home. Time together in our offices and operational environments helps fuel innovation, culture, relationships, and learning.
The reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $130,000 to $150,000, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. This range should be confirmed against current market data before publication.
Wayve is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully in our interview process, please let us know.
We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you're passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.
At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
For more information visit Careers at Wayve.
To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve
For US candidates only, please visit E-Verify Notice and Participation and Right to Work
DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.
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- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in talent operations specialist jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field
- Two or more years of experience in HR operations, recruiting coordination, or people analytics
- Hands-on proficiency with an applicant tracking system such as Workday, Greenhouse, or iCIMS
- Demonstrated experience managing high-volume recruiting workflows or HR data reporting
- Familiarity with California labor law requirements including pay transparency and leave administration
- Strong project management skills with experience coordinating cross-functional talent programs
Talent Operations Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a talent operations specialist in California?
Most California employers require a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or organizational psychology as the foundation. California has no state-issued license specific to talent operations, but credentials from SHRM or the HR Certification Institute are widely recognized by California employers and can accelerate hiring. Practical experience with HRIS platforms and exposure to California-specific compliance requirements, such as pay transparency and CFRA leave rules, strengthens a candidate's profile significantly.
Which companies hire talent operations specialists in California?
California talent operations specialist roles are posted by Zipdev, Gap, and KLA and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of large tech, healthcare, and media companies means hiring volume here tends to run higher than in most other states year-round.
Which California cities have the most talent operations specialist jobs?
San Francisco, San Jose, and California account for the largest share of talent operations specialist openings in California. The Bay Area's density of enterprise technology and life sciences headquarters drives the highest concentration, while Los Angeles reflects demand from entertainment, media, and large healthcare networks, and San Diego's growing biotech and defense sectors sustain consistent openings in that market.
Are there remote talent operations specialist jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 64% of talent operations specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how desk-based and systems-driven the role is by nature. The most consistently remote functions are HRIS administration, recruiting data reporting, and onboarding process management, where daily work happens entirely within software platforms.
How can I get hired as a talent operations specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a recruiting coordinator or HR coordinator role at a mid-size to large California employer, which provides direct exposure to ATS management and compliance workflows. California-based technology companies and large health systems such as Sutter Health and UC Health regularly post HR associate programs designed for recent graduates. Earning a SHRM-CP credential and building familiarity with Workday or Greenhouse through coursework or volunteer projects gives early-career candidates a concrete edge in California applications.
Where can I find and apply to talent operations specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to talent operations specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search by city or specialization to narrow results to roles that match your experience level and preferred work arrangement, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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