About the role#
As a Talent Acquisition Project Intern, you will work with the E-commerce team to help build our organization. You will partner with recruiters and hiring managers to identify and attract technical talent. This role involves acting as a brand ambassador to ensure candidates have a quality experience from their first contact with the company. You will engage in short-term projects that provide practical experience in a professional setting.
What you'll do#
- Support hiring managers and recruiters across English and Mandarin-speaking regions.
- Define candidate profiles and calibrate talent needs.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for technical roles.
- Identify and engage passive candidates through platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, and Stack Overflow.
- Refine sourcing processes and tools to improve hiring efficiency.
- Organize virtual hiring events and gather data for market intelligence reports.
- Assist with diversity-focused sourcing initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with high attention to detail.
- A desire to learn about technical and non-technical recruitment.
- Prior internship or project experience in HR or recruiting is preferred.
- Interest in learning sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter or technical forums.
- An interest in the tech industry, specifically in areas like Product Management, Design, Strategy, or Data Science.
- A data-driven mindset with a willingness to use metrics to inform strategies.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: 6-month full-time work period during Summer 2026.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
About TikTok
TikTok operates as an entertainment provider. The company maintains a global presence with offices in cities including Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, and Tokyo. It employs over 92,000 people. The organization is privately held.
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