Talent Acquisition Project Intern
TikTok
Talent Acquisition Project Intern
TikTok
Short-form video platform with ads
About the Team The Global Functions Talent Acquisition team attracts, assesses, and hires top-tier talent for TikTok's global functions - including Legal, Public Policy, Brand & Communications, and Global Security - partnering with hiring leaders to understand their needs and build teams that can keep pace with a fast-growing business. The work is both strategic and hands-on: we balance data-driven decision-making, and a high-quality candidate experience across regions and time zones, while navigating highly specialized, often hard-to-fill roles that require deep market knowledge and strong cross-cultural judgment. Join us and you'll directly shape the teams behind some of TikTok's most critical functions, working at the intersection of talent strategy and business growth to help the company hire best in class talent. As a Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful short-term projects and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment. This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, and explore your career interests. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Responsibilities: - Support candidate sourcing through job boards, social media, referrals, and networking platforms. - Review resumes and identify qualified candidates based on 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 (ATS). - Assist in preparing recruitment reports, dashboards, and market insights to support hiring decisions. - Ensure timely, professional communication with candidates throughout the interview process. - Partner with recruiters to deliver a seamless and engaging candidate experience. - Support additional recruiting projects and process improvement initiatives as needed.
Minimum Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Economics, Psychology, or a related field. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. - Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. - Available for a full-time internship for a minimum of 3–6 months. Preferred Qualifications: - Previous internship experience in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Recruiting Operations, Consulting, or a technology company. - 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. By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $25- $25.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
TikTok is a short-form mobile video platform that lets people create, discover, and share quick videos. Users upload vertical clips, edit them with built-in tools, and browse a personalized feed powered by an algorithm that highlights relevant content. Advertisers can use in-feed ads, branded hashtags, and the Business Center to plan and measure campaigns, making it easy for brands to reach a global audience. Its goal is to inspire creativity and bring joy by helping people express themselves and by connecting brands with a wide audience.
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