Talent Acquisition Project Intern (E-Commerce) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

TikTok; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 26,992 - 38,443; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Housing allowance

Job summary

A global social media company is seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern in Seattle. This role involves supporting the Talent Acquisition team by identifying and engaging top technical talent. Interns will learn to manage recruitment tasks while handling projects in a fast-paced environment. This position is full-time during the summer of 2026, requiring candidates to commit to a 6-month duration. Competitive hourly pay of $23.75 and access to health benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• High motivation to learn about recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Support hiring managers and recruiters in technical recruitment.
• Assist in developing sourcing strategies for talent pipelines.
• Identify and engage passive candidates through various channels.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Motivated to learn

Education

Currently pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Social media platforms

Job description

Responsibilities

About the Team: Our E-commerce team is at the heart of crafting the entire commerce experience that connects creators, sellers, and buyers across the globe. Our team builds the innovative technology that powers everything from live shopping and product discovery to checkout and logistics, making shopping on TikTok joyful, engaging, and effortless.

As a Talent Acquisition Intern on our Talent Acquisition team, you will be a key player in building the teams in the E-commerce organization. You will partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to identify, engage, and attract top technical talent in an open market. More than just finding candidates, you will be a brand ambassador, ensuring every potential hire has a high-quality and welcoming experience from the very first contact.

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.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date in 2026 Summer. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

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 TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – we encourage you to apply early.

• Support hiring managers and recruiters across both English and Mandarin‑speaking regions to understand technical requirements, learn how to define candidate profiles, and help calibrate talent needs.
• Assist in developing and executing sourcing strategies to build a pipeline of top‑tier technical talent for critical roles under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Learn to identify and engage passive candidates through various channels, including LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and other technical communities.
• Participate in refining our sourcing processes and tools to help boost efficiency, candidate quality, and the overall effectiveness of our hiring funnel.
• Support various talent acquisition projects, such as organizing virtual hiring events, gathering data for market intelligence reports, and assisting with diversity‑focused sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with an interest in learning how to craft compelling outreach.
• Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• High motivation to learn about technical and non‑technical recruitment in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to commit to a 6‑month full‑time work period during 2026 Summer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship or project experience in HR or recruiting.
• Familiarity with or a strong interest in learning sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, social media platforms, or technical forums.
• An interest in the tech industry, specifically regarding roles in Product Management, Design, Strategy, or Data Science.
• A data‑driven mindset, with a willingness to learn how to use metrics to inform sourcing strategies.

Job Information

Compensation Description (Hourly) – Campus Intern

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75- $23.75.

Benefits

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 the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half of the 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;
• Exercising sound judgment.

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.