Human Resources Intern (Global Business Solutions) - 2027 Summer

TikTok; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on day one

10 paid holidays per year

Housing allowance if not 100% remote

Job summary

TikTok is seeking an HR Business Partner Intern to gain hands-on experience on strategic HR initiatives and day-to-day partnerships with multiple client groups in a fast-growing tech environment.

You will work with experienced HRBPs, support talent management, organizational design, and employee engagement efforts, and participate in reports, dashboards, and process improvements that drive business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Organizational Development, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Available for a full-time internship for a minimum of 3–6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Business Partners with day-to-day business partnership across multiple client groups.
• Assist with talent management initiatives, including performance management, organizational planning, and employee development.
• Analyze HR data and prepare reports, dashboards, and insights to support workforce planning and business decisions.
• Help coordinate employee engagement initiatives, team events, and organizational culture programs.
• Support organizational design, headcount planning, and people-related projects as business needs evolve.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, and HR Operations.
• Conduct research on HR best practices, market trends, and people programs to support strategic recommendations.
• Support additional HR projects and process improvement initiatives as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Proactive

Microsoft Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Organizational Development, Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Responsibilities

About the Team: The Global Business Solutions (GBS) HR Business Partner team partners closely with business leaders to build high-performing organizations and deliver an exceptional employee experience. We drive strategic people initiatives across talent management, organizational design, workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.

As an HR Business Partner Intern, you'll work alongside experienced HRBPs on both strategic projects and day-to-day business partnership, gaining hands-on experience in how HR enables business growth at one of the world's fastest-growing technology companies.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support HR Business Partners with day-to-day business partnership across multiple client groups.
• Assist with talent management initiatives, including performance management, organizational planning, and employee development.
• Analyze HR data and prepare reports, dashboards, and insights to support workforce planning and business decisions.
• Help coordinate employee engagement initiatives, team events, and organizational culture programs.
• Support organizational design, headcount planning, and people-related projects as business needs evolve.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, and HR Operations.
• Conduct research on HR best practices, market trends, and people programs to support strategic recommendations.
• Support additional HR projects and process improvement initiatives as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Organizational Development, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Available for a full-time internship for a minimum of 3–6 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or experience in Human Resources, HR Business Partnering, People Operations, Consulting, Organizational Development, or a technology company.
• Experience using data to support business recommendations through dashboards, reporting, or workforce analytics.
• Interest in strategic HR, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and employee experience within a global organization.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $25- $25.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.

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:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
• Exercising sound judgment.

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.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request