70 people and recruiting jobs are open in California, on employers' own career pages, from 41 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Anthropic, Aya Healthcare and Zscaler, with 18 of the 70. 67 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $120,000 to $207,500, with a median of $149,200. The places with the most are San Francisco, CA (19); San Diego, CA (10); Santa Clara, CA (9). 7 percent are fully remote. A typical posting has been open 27 days.
California requires employers to list a pay range in many postings, so the pay figures here come from the employers' own ranges.
Applications here go through Greenhouse (53%), Workday (21%), USAJOBS (16%), Ashby (5%).
Open people and recruiting jobs
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ALTEN Technology USA
Irvine, CA · Posted Oct 16
Talent Acquisition Manager
Seen todayNew this week
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth…
Magna
Ontario, CA · Posted Oct 16
SR Human Resources Generalist
$85,000 to $95,000 a year40% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
Responsible for compensation administration, payroll support, job evaluation and classification, pay equity compliance, job description management, and…
Space Systems Command, Department of the Air Force
Los Angeles, CA · Posted Oct 15
Human Resources Liaison, SSC/S37
$103,316 to $159,716 a year12% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
U.S. Marine Corps, Department of the Navy
Twentynine Palms, CA · Posted Oct 15
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
$58,827 to $76,476 a year55% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT in the HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) of MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CTR.
Five Below
Remote · Posted Oct 15
Field Retail Recruiter - Temporary
Seen todayNew this weekRemote
As a Recruiter at Five Below, you will play an important role in helping the company achieve our goals through talent.
Okta
San Francisco, CA · Posted Oct 14
Director, People Business Partner – AMER Field Sales
$219,000 to $301,000 a year74% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work.
Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV), Department of the Navy
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA and 4 more places · Posted Oct 14
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
$106,437 to $158,062 a year11% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST in the OPERATIONS PROGRAM SUPPORT DEPARTMENT of the WORKFORCE AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS DIRECTORATE of OFFICE OF…
Air Combat Command, Department of the Air Force
Beale AFB, CA · Posted Oct 14
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY)
$45,155 to $58,702 a year65% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
The primary purpose of this position is to function as the base Test Control Officer (TCO) in the management and administration of the Air Force Military…
Boeing
El Segundo, CA · Posted Oct 14
Human Resources Business Partner (Experienced or Senior) - Millennium Space Systems
$102,000 to $138,000 a year20% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
Millennium Space Systems, a division of Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join their team in…
Nvidia
Santa Clara, CA · Posted Oct 14
Human Resources Business Partner, World Wide Field Operations
Seen todayNew this week
We are looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to provide HR support onsite in Santa Clara, CA for our World Wide Field Operations in a dynamic and…
ServiceNow
Santa Clara, CA · Posted Oct 13
Director of Engineering, HR Service Delivery
$221,200 to $387,100 a year104% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
ServiceNow is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the architecture, delivery, and evolution of key services within the HR Service Delivery (HRSD)…
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Phoenix, AZ and 17 more places · Posted Oct 13
Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment and Placement)
$40,736 to $73,796 a year62% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
The position uniquely specializes in the Recruitment and Placement discipline of HR.
Zscaler
Santa Clara, CA · Posted Oct 12
Senior Technical Recruiter
$117,250 to $167,500 a year5% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
We are looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition Team.
Nvidia
Santa Clara, CA · Posted Oct 12
HR M&A Integration Specialist
Seen todayNew this week
As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work.
Target
San Mateo, CA · Posted Oct 12
Human Resources Expert
Seen todayNew this week
The role of a Human Resources Expert can provide you with the skills and experience of:
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of the Navy
Naval Air Station San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 12
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (INFORMATION SYSTEMS)
$51,871 to $74,935 a year58% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.
People and recruiting jobs by place in California
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 19 |
| San Diego, CA | 10 |
| Santa Clara, CA | 9 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 5 |
| Newark, CA | 2 |
| Ontario, CA | 2 |
| Palo Alto, CA | 2 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 2 |
| Austin, TX | 1 |
| Beale AFB, CA | 1 |
| Chicago, IL | 1 |
| El Segundo, CA | 1 |
| Fontana, CA | 1 |
| Goleta, CA | 1 |
| Hayward, CA | 1 |
Who is hiring people and recruiting in California
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropic | 8 | $267,500 |
| Aya Healthcare | 6 | |
| Zscaler | 4 | |
| Bureau of Naval Personnel, Department of the Navy | 3 | |
| DoorDash USA | 3 | |
| Okta | 3 | |
| Tenstorrent | 3 | |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force | 2 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
How to apply
- Open the job from the list and read the requirements and the pay line.
- Check what the posting asks you to bring (resume, cover letter, questions).
- Apply on the employer's site.
- Keep a note of where you applied.
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How many people and recruiting jobs are open in California?
70 on Oct 18, 2026, from 41 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in California are most people and recruiting jobs?
San Francisco, CA (19); San Diego, CA (10); Santa Clara, CA (9).
Do people and recruiting jobs in California pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $149,200; across the US it is $112,500. Both come from postings that state pay, and a listed range is the employer's budget, not an offer.
Does California require pay ranges in postings?
Yes, for many employers, those with 15 or more employees (in force 2023-01-01 (SB 642 amended 2026)). Source: Labor Code 432.3.
How much do people and recruiting jobs in California pay?
67 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $149,200 and the middle half runs from $120,000 to $207,500. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. California requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring people and recruiting in California?
The employers with the most openings are Anthropic (8), Aya Healthcare (6), Zscaler (4). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 27 days, and 24 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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