Talent Acquisition Project Intern (TAC) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

TikTok; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Greater London is seeking an intern for its Global Talent Acquisition team. This role involves sourcing candidates, managing the candidate journey, and supporting various HR projects. Ideal candidates are currently pursuing a degree, have a strong interest in HR, and are available for a minimum of 12 weeks. Join a collaborative environment and gain real-world experience in a fast-paced company.

Qualifications

• Currently available for a full-time internship of at least 12 weeks.
• Demonstrate a proactive mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills, adaptable to fast-paced environments.
• Very organized, detail-oriented, self-driven and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the Talent Acquisition process.
• Source and build pipelines of candidate databases.
• Partner with hiring managers and TA partners on hiring needs.
• Support new projects or optimize processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams to gain business understanding.
• Assist HRBP with other general HR-related work.

Skills

Interest in human resources

Proactive mindset

Strong attention to detail

Collaborative team player

Team player

Education

Currently pursuing Bachelor's/Master's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

This position will be part of the Global Talent Acquisition team where you will be working on sourcing for candidates for open positions. You will take full ownership of the candidate journey and will work closely with the TA to understand needs, requirements and expectations.

As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short‑term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real‑world experience. You will gain practical skills through on‑the‑job learning in a fast‑paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – we encourage you to apply early.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.

• Participate in all phases of the Talent Acquisition process: gather position requirements from hiring managers and TA Partners, promote open positions via job portals, conduct screening, recruitment, assessment, candidate relationship management, and onboarding process.
• Source, target and build pipelines of candidates' databases.
• Professional partnering with the TA Partners, hiring managers and team leaders on hiring needs.
• Support new project(s), and/or optimize current processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Achieve a holistic business understanding through collaborating with cross‑functional and regional teams.
• Support HRBP in any other general HR‑related work and/or projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing Bachelor's/Master's degree, eligible to work in the UK, available to attend the internship for a minimum of 12 weeks on a full‑time basis;
• Demonstrate interest in human resource field. Keen to connect with people;
• A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and a passion for turning insights into action;
• Very organized, detail‑oriented, self‑driven, and a collaborative team player.

Preferred Qualifications

• Majoring in HR, Business, Management, Economics, or related fields; has recruitment or HR related internship experience is preferred;
• Exceptional communication skills, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

Job Information

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About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.