About the role#
As a Talent Acquisition Project Intern, you will join our team to help build talent pipelines for the E-commerce organization. You will work with recruiters and hiring managers to identify and attract technical talent. You will act as a brand ambassador, ensuring a welcoming experience for potential candidates from the first point of contact. This role involves short-term projects designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional environment.
What you'll do#
- Support hiring managers and recruiters in English and Mandarin-speaking regions to define candidate profiles and calibrate talent needs.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to build pipelines for technical roles.
- Identify and engage passive candidates through LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and other technical communities.
- Refine sourcing processes and tools to improve hiring funnel effectiveness and candidate quality.
- 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 degree program.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Motivation to learn about technical and non-technical recruitment.
- Prior experience in HR or recruiting is a plus.
- Interest in tech roles like Product Management, Design, Strategy, or Data Science.
- Willingness to learn sourcing tools and use data to inform strategies.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $25 per hour.
- Sponsorship: Not provided.
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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