Talent Acquisition Project Intern (Product & Design) - 2026 Start

Job Description:

We're looking for a motivated and curious Talent Acquisition Intern to support the recruiters responsible for building world-class Product and Design teams at TikTok. As part of our Talent Acquisition organization, you'll gain hands-on experience across the recruiting lifecycle-helping identify top talent, refine recruiting processes, and deliver an outstanding candidate and stakeholder experience. This role is perfect for someone who wants to learn how recruiting operates inside a fast-paced global tech company and is excited to make meaningful contributions from day one. 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 During your internship, you will: - Support the full recruiting lifecycle across Product and Design roles-including sourcing candidates, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and maintaining candidate pipelines. - Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role needs and market talent profiles. - Assist with sourcing efforts (LinkedIn Recruiter, resume databases, referrals, event leads, etc.) and engage prospective candidates with compelling outreach. - Help manage candidate communication to ensure a seamless, positive experience. - Assist with recruiting operations, including opening requisitions, creating job postings, and updating interview notes and candidate status in our ATS. - Participate in weekly pipeline reviews, talent strategy syncs, and project-based work. - Contribute to process improvements and documentation across candidate experience, interviewer calibration, and recruiting workflows. - Support employer branding initiatives, campus engagement, or talent market research as assigned. - Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Talent Operations, and business partners across different time zones. What You'll Gain - Mentorship from experienced talent partners - Exposure to high-impact recruiting programs - Hands-on experience sourcing and engaging candidates - Learning in stakeholder management, structured interviews, and global recruiting operations - Opportunity to improve candidate experience and operational excellence at scale

Candidate Requirements:

Minimum Qualification(s): - Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, or related field - Interest in recruiting, talent strategy, people operations, or HR. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Self-starter who is eager to learn, ask questions, and contribute to meaningful work. Preferred Qualification(s): - Previous internship or project experience in HR, recruiting, people operations, or university/campus organizations with a recruiting component. - Exposure to recruiting tools (ATS, CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, or equivalent platforms). - Comfortable with data tracking or reporting using spreadsheets or dashboards. - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a distributed team environment. - Passion for the tech, product, or creative space