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HR Generalist - HR & Management - San Jose (Third-Party Associate)

Yesterday San Jose, CA

Responsibilities

About the Team
The TikTok HR team drives people strategy, organizational design, and long-term capability within the business lines we support, and we play a critical role in shaping employee experience and fostering a high-performance, inclusive HR culture.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist to provide essential, hands-on support to the HR Business Partners (HRBPs) on the HR team. In this role, you will be the operational backbone, enabling our HRBPs to focus on strategic initiatives by managing key HR processes, projects, and employee support tasks.
To foster our culture of collaboration and cross-functional partnership, we currently work in a hybrid model that includes four days per week in the office. As our business evolves, these requirements may be adjusted.

Responsibilities
- Manage and execute day-to-day HR operational tasks, including coordinating return-to-office (RTO) plans, organizing team offsites and meetings, and handling routine HR inquiries.

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- Support the planning, coordination, and execution of various HR projects and initiatives, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders are kept informed.
- Provide initial support on employee relations (ER) cases, including intake, documentation, and coordination with HRBPs to ensure timely and compliant resolution.
- Support the development and distribution internal communications regarding HR updates, policy changes, and upcoming events to ensure employees are well-informed.
- Maintain accurate employee data within HR systems, run routine reports, and assist with analytics to support HRBP decision-making.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in an HR Operations, HR Coordinator, HR Generalist, or a similar HR-related position.
- Experience with HR systems, HR tools, and reporting.
- A solid understanding of fundamental HR processes and the employee lifecycle.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-service-oriented approach to supporting employees and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of HR laws and regulations, particularly in employee relations.
- Strong operational and organizational skills, with a focus on accuracy and process improvement.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving.
- Experience working in a collaborative, team-based environment, particularly in support of HR Business Partners.

Important Note: Please be advised that this job posting is on behalf of a third-party agency. This is a 12-month temporary assignment managed by a third-party agency, who will be your employer. While you may be assigned to work at TikTok, you will not be a TikTok employee. All contractual terms, including payroll and benefits, will be handled by a third-party agency. By applying, you agree that the information provided in your application may be processed and retained by TikTok for recruitment purposes and shared with a third-party agency in accordance with TikTok's Applicant Privacy Notice https://lifeattiktok.com/legal/privacy

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (hourly)

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $30- $50.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

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.

Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA
Job ID: TikTok-7553891187225086216
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-25T20:18:09

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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