Training And Development Specialist Jobs in California

Training And Development Specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in corporate learning and development, healthcare workforce education, and technology sector onboarding, with openings from entry-level instructional coordinators through senior learning architects. The largest hiring markets are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers like Kaiser Permanente, Salesforce, and Wells Fargo maintain substantial California workforces and ongoing L&D needs. The most in-demand specialties are e-learning design, compliance training, and leadership development programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles17+
Top employerAramark
Top cityOakland, CA
Cities hiring15
Work type76% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Hunter Industries
Learning And Development Specialist
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Hunter Industries
Added 2w ago
Learning And Development Specialist
Hunter Industries
San Marcos, California
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
$78k - $87k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Sharp HealthCare
IS Training and Education Specialist
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Sharp HealthCare
Added 3w ago
IS Training and Education Specialist
Sharp HealthCare
San Diego, California
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Corporate Training
Instructional Design
$39 - $57/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Pacific Gas and Electric
Business Operations Specialist, Senior
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Pacific Gas and Electric
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Business Operations Specialist, Senior
Pacific Gas and Electric
Oakland, California
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Business Analysis
$102k - $152k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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UC Davis
Ag Tech Workforce and Community Engagement Specialist
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UC Davis
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Ag Tech Workforce and Community Engagement Specialist
UC Davis
Davis, California
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$53k - $92k/yr
Hybrid
Associate's
10,000+

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Pacific Gas and Electric
Protective Operations Specialist
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Pacific Gas and Electric
Added 6d ago
Protective Operations Specialist
Pacific Gas and Electric
Oakland, California
Business Operations
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Training And Development Specialist Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Oakland
2 jobs
San Francisco
2 jobs
Berkeley
1 jobs
Channel Islands
1 jobs
Davis
1 jobs
Fresno
1 jobs
Fullerton
1 jobs
Glendale
1 jobs
Long Beach
1 jobs

Training And Development Specialist Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Aramark
    Aramark2
  • California State University
    California State University2
  • Pacific Gas and Electric
    Pacific Gas and Electric2
  • Airgas
    Airgas1
  • CRUSOE
    CRUSOE1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education8
  • Chemicals & Materials2
  • Energy2
  • Food & Beverage2
  • Technology & Software2

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in training and development specialist jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, education, organizational development, or a related field
  • Experience designing and delivering instructor-led and e-learning training programs
  • Proficiency with learning management systems such as Workday Learning, Cornerstone, or SAP SuccessFactors
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct needs assessments and measure training effectiveness
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills for diverse California workforce populations
  • Familiarity with California employment law compliance topics relevant to workforce training

Training And Development Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a training and development specialist in California?

Most California employers require at minimum a bachelor's degree in human resources, education, instructional design, or organizational development. California does not issue a state license for this role, but earning a Certified Professional in Talent Development credential through ATD or a SHRM certification strengthens your candidacy significantly. Large California employers in healthcare and technology often prefer candidates with a master's degree or formal instructional design coursework alongside practical curriculum development experience.

How much do training and development specialists make in California?

Training and development specialists in California earn a median of about $75,790 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,320 for the lowest 10% to over $134,270 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire training and development specialists in California?

Employers hiring training and development specialists in California right now include Aramark, California State University, and Pacific Gas and Electric, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's large healthcare systems, technology companies, and financial institutions consistently generate the deepest and most sustained demand for this role statewide.

Which California cities have the most training and development specialist jobs?

Oakland, San Francisco, and Berkeley have the most training and development specialist openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco dominate because of their dense concentrations of corporate headquarters, major health systems, and technology firms that run large internal learning and development functions, while San Diego draws additional volume from its biotech and defense sectors.

Are there remote training and development specialist jobs in California?

Yes, and more than many comparable roles. About 24% of training and development specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves designing digital content and facilitating virtual sessions. Roles focused on e-learning development and program management tend to be the most consistently remote, while positions requiring in-person facilitation or new-employee orientation remain primarily on-site.

How can I get hired as a training and development specialist in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into the role from an adjacent position such as HR coordinator, teacher, or instructional aide, where you have already designed or delivered learning in some form. Large California healthcare systems like Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health run structured workforce development programs that hire into training coordinator roles without requiring prior L&D titles. Building a portfolio with even one or two sample training modules or e-learning storyboards, and earning an ATD certificate, can move an application past initial screening at California corporate and public-sector employers.

Where can I find and apply to training and development specialist jobs in California?

You can find and apply to training and development specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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