About the role#
As a Talent Acquisition Intern for Global Functions, you will work alongside recruiters and business leaders to support the hiring process for departments such as Legal, Public Policy, Brand and Communications, and Global Security. You will gain hands-on experience across the full recruitment lifecycle while helping to build teams for a growing business.
What you'll do#
- Support candidate sourcing across job boards, social media, referrals, and networking platforms.
- Review resumes to identify qualified candidates based on specific role requirements.
- Create and maintain market mappings, competitor analysis, and general industry insights.
- Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates, recruiters, and hiring teams.
- Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment activity within the Applicant Tracking System.
- Prepare recruitment reports, dashboards, and market insights to support hiring decisions.
- Communicate with candidates throughout the interview process.
- Partner with recruiters to help provide an engaging candidate experience.
- Assist with various 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.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proactive and resourceful approach to work.
- Available for a full-time internship for 3 to 6 months.
- Previous experience in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Recruiting Operations, Consulting, or a technology company is a plus.
- Analytical mindset with experience using data, dashboards, or reporting to support decision-making.
- Interest in recruiting, employer branding, and talent strategy within a global organization.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship located on-site in Los Angeles, California.
- The term for this position is Summer 2027.
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.
How to get in at TikTok
Landing an internship at TikTok requires speed because early applicants often get seen before the pile grows. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you can apply among the first. This gives you a better chance of your resume being reviewed while the team is still actively filling the position. You should aim to be one of the first people to submit your materials. Reaching out to the right person can also improve your chances of getting a response. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can contact them directly to ask about the role or a referral. This direct approach often works better than waiting for a response from a general application queue.
