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Talent Acquisition Partner - Operations & Engineering, TikTok USDS - San Jose

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Talent Acquisition Partner - Operations & Engineering, TikTok USDS - San Jose

San Jose, CA

Responsibilities

Team Introduction:
We're seeking a flexible and dynamic Talent Acquisition Partner to join our growing team, supporting both Engineering and Operations hiring at TikTok. This is a highly collaborative and impactful role where you'll partner with hiring managers across a variety of functions-including Operations Support, Software Engineering, UX, and Data Science-and be empowered to pivot based on business priorities. If you have an adaptable mindset, are comfortable recruiting across technical and non-technical roles, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Specifically, you will:
- Full Lifecycle Recruitment: Drive the full-cycle recruitment process-from intake to offer-ensuring an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience across Engineering and Operations teams.

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- Flexible Business Support: Adapt to support shifting business needs across a range of functions, including technical (e.g., Engineering, Data Science) and non-technical (e.g., Operations, UX) roles.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with hiring managers and HR partners, offering consultative support, market insights, and proactive talent strategies.
- Agency-Quality Sourcing: Execute innovative, high-impact sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, niche platforms, internal tools, and referrals.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Use dashboards and metrics to evaluate pipeline health, recruiting performance, and inform hiring decisions.
- Process Optimization: Recommend and drive improvements to recruitment workflows, selection processes, and candidate evaluation strategies.
- Return-to-Office: To enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Tech & Non-Tech Recruitment Expertise: 5 years of corporate (in-house) full lifecycle recruitment experience, with at least 2+ years in technical hiring (agency or in-house).
- Demonstrated ability to recruit across multiple functions, especially technical and operational roles.
- Track record of managing 15+ requisitions concurrently while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Experience leading recruiting process optimizations, including policy and system improvements.
- Ability to use data, metrics, and market insights to advise hiring managers on talent gaps and drive strategic workforce planning.

Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience at a tech-focused staffing agency or fast-paced recruiting environment.
- Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous, regional/global environments, adapting to shifting priorities.
- Proficiency in using data tools (Excel, Power BI, ATS reports) to drive recruiting conversations and strategy.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders, partners, and candidates at all levels.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $102600 - $174400 annually.

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, USA
Job ID: TikTok-7506268977443391752
Employment Type: Other

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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