Jobs · Human Resources · California

Talent Acquisition Project Intern (Corporate Functions) - 2026 Start

TikTok · San Jose, CA · Yesterday
Human Resources$23.75/hrInternship

About the role

As a Talent Acquisition Intern on our Talent Acquisition team, you will be a key player in building the teams in the E-commerce organization. You will partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to identify, engage, and attract top technical talent in an open market. More than just finding candidates, you will be a brand ambassador, ensuring every potential hire has a high-quality and welcoming experience from the very first contact. 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.

Responsibilities

  • Support hiring managers and recruiters across both English and Mandarin-speaking regions to understand technical requirements, learn how to define candidate profiles, and help calibrate talent needs.
  • Assist in developing and executing sourcing strategies to build a pipeline of top-tier technical talent for critical roles under the guidance of experienced team members.
  • Learn to identify and engage passive candidates through various channels, including LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and other technical communities.
  • Participate in refining our sourcing processes and tools to help boost efficiency, candidate quality, and the overall effectiveness of our hiring funnel.
  • Support various talent acquisition projects, such as organizing virtual hiring events, gathering data for market intelligence reports, and assisting with diversity-focused sourcing initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with an interest in learning how to craft compelling outreach.
  • Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • High motivation to learn about technical and non-technical recruitment in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior internship or project experience in HR or recruiting.
  • Familiarity with or a strong interest in learning sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, social media platforms, or technical forums.
  • An interest in the tech industry, specifically regarding roles in Product Management, Design, Strategy, or Data Science.
  • A data-driven mindset, with a willingness to learn how to use metrics to inform sourcing strategies.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75–$23.75.

Benefits

  • Day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more.
  • 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).
  • Housing allowance for interns who are not working 100% remote (eligibility may vary).

Schedule

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

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