About the role#
As a Talent Acquisition Intern for Global Functions, you will support the team responsible for hiring in areas like Legal, Public Policy, Brand and Communications, and Global Security. You will work alongside recruiters and business leaders to gain hands-on experience across the full recruitment lifecycle. This role involves balancing data-driven work with the day-to-day coordination required to hire for specialized, global teams.
What you'll do#
- Support candidate sourcing through job boards, social media, referrals, and networking platforms.
- Review resumes and identify candidates who meet specific role requirements.
- Create and maintain market mappings, competitor analysis, and industry insights.
- Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates, recruiters, and hiring teams.
- Maintain accurate candidate records and activity within the Applicant Tracking System.
- Prepare recruitment reports, dashboards, and market insights to help inform hiring decisions.
- Communicate with candidates throughout the interview process.
- Partner with recruiters to support the candidate experience.
- Assist with recruiting projects and process improvement initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Economics, Psychology, or a related field.
- Availability for a full-time internship for a minimum of 3 to 6 months.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Previous internship experience in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Recruiting Operations, Consulting, or a technology company is preferred.
- An analytical mindset with experience using data or dashboards to support decision-making.
- An interest in recruiting, employer branding, and talent strategy.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time and paid internship.
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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