Sourcing Coordinator - Product - San Jose (Third-Party Contractor)

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

10 paid holidays and 10 paid sick days annually

17 days of Paid Personal Time

Job summary

A leading tech company in San Jose is seeking a Sourcing Coordinator to manage candidate logistics and support hiring initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of sourcing experience and familiarity with recruitment tools. This position is a 12-month temporary assignment through a third-party agency, offering a competitive hourly rate between $29 - $48. Benefits include health insurance, paid holidays, and personal time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant sourcing experience in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Experience with sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and other social media, or technical forums.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule complex interviews across departments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates regarding interview logistics.
• Update candidate information in the applicant-tracking system.
• Support recruiters in candidate management and sourcing.
• Track candidate pipelines for hiring projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting operations.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Sourcing Coordinator - Product - San Jose (Third-Party Contractor)

At TikTok, our Product and Design teams are at the forefront of the creator economy, building the future of live interactive entertainment. This team is responsible for developing everything from interactive features and monetization tools to creator resources and safety protocols, shaping a dynamic and immersive live‑streaming ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with recruiters and stakeholders to coordinate and schedule complex interviews across different departments, hiring managers, and time zones.
• Act as the primary point of contact for candidates regarding interview logistics, providing clear and timely communication to ensure a world‑class candidate experience.
• Maintain and update candidate information in our applicant‑tracking system (ATS) with a high degree of accuracy.
• Support recruiters in candidate management, interviewing, and sourcing across various departments and locations.
• Support various hiring projects by helping to track candidate pipelines and ensuring the smooth progression of candidates through the interview process.
• Identify opportunities for improving recruiting operations and process efficiency to enhance the overall hiring journey.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant sourcing experience in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
  • Experience with sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and other social media, or technical forums.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
  • 2+ years of recruiting experience within the tech industry.
  • A proactive, self‑starter mentality with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with candidates and internal stakeholders.
  • A passion for the technology industry and a strong ability to embrace and adapt to change in a dynamic environment.

Important Note

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.

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.

Job Information

For Pay Transparency: Compensation Description (Hourly) - The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $29 - $48. 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.