About the role#
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Intern to support the teams building our Product and Design departments. You will gain hands-on experience across the full recruiting lifecycle, helping to identify talent and refine our internal processes. This role is designed for someone who wants to learn how recruiting operates within a global tech company and is ready to contribute to meaningful projects.
What you'll do#
- Support the full recruiting lifecycle for Product and Design roles, including sourcing, resume screening, and interview scheduling.
- Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to define role requirements and identify talent profiles.
- Use tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and resume databases to find and engage prospective candidates.
- Manage candidate communication to provide a positive experience throughout the hiring process.
- Handle recruiting operations, such as opening requisitions, posting jobs, and updating candidate status in our applicant tracking system.
- Participate in weekly pipeline reviews, talent strategy meetings, and project-based work.
- Contribute to process improvements for candidate experience and recruiting workflows.
- Support employer branding, campus engagement, and market research.
- Collaborate with HR, Talent Operations, and business partners across different time zones.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor degree program in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.
- A clear interest in recruiting, talent strategy, or people operations.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A self-starter mindset with an eagerness to learn and contribute.
- Previous internship or project experience in HR, recruiting, or university organizations is preferred.
- Exposure to recruiting tools like an ATS, CRM, or LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Comfort with data tracking and reporting using spreadsheets or dashboards.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a distributed team.
- A passion for the tech, product, or creative space.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Los Angeles, California.
- The role is full-time and paid.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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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