Talent Acquisition Partner Intern (Product&Design team) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

About the Role

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.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at our Company aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at our Company.

Internships at Our Company aims to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to Our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

Summer Start Dates:
May 11th, 2026
May 18th, 2026
May 26th, 2026
June 8th, 2026
June 22nd, 2026

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program 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 Qualifications
- 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.