Talent Acquisition Intern

Job Description

About the Company

ByteDance was founded in 2012 with a mission to inspire creativity and enrich life. It has grown into a global technology company with a diverse suite of over a dozen products, including internationally recognized platforms like TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, and Pico, as well as popular platforms specific to the China market such as Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua. The company aims to make it easier and more enjoyable for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance:
ByteDance emphasizes inspiring creativity as its core mission, enabling authentic self-expression and connection through its innovative products. The company boasts global, diverse teams that contribute to its success. Its culture encourages employees, referred to as “ByteDancers,” to strive for excellence, leading with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact. The company fosters an “Always Day 1” mindset, promoting constant iteration and meaningful breakthroughs, encouraging collective growth and limitless possibilities.

Diversity & Inclusion:
ByteDance is committed to fostering an inclusive workspace where every employee’s skills, experiences, and unique perspectives are valued. Recognizing that its platform connects people globally, the company strives for its workplace to reflect this diversity. It is passionate about celebrating diverse voices and creating an environment that mirrors the many communities it serves. The company also commits to providing reasonable accommodations in its recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other legally protected reasons.

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Job Description: Talent Acquisition Intern (HRBP-Data TA Team)

This detailed job description outlines an exciting Talent Acquisition Intern opportunity within ByteDance’s HRBP-Data TA team.

Team Introduction:
The HRBP-Data TA team at ByteDance is primarily responsible for the hiring delivery of Data professionals. This encompasses critical roles that drive AI and machine learning innovation, particularly those specializing in large-scale models for e-commerce, content discovery, and user experiences. Working closely with business teams, this talent acquisition team contributes directly to advancing recommendation systems, search capabilities, computer vision, and other intelligent, scalable solutions across ByteDance’s extensive ecosystem.

The Internship Opportunity:
This is an opportunity for enthusiastic students to join a growing team within a high-growth startup environment. Interns will gain exposure to various aspects of the business and have the chance to collaborate with top talent. ByteDance internships, specifically for 2026, aim to provide students with industry exposure, hands-on experience, and foundational skill development, while also allowing them to explore potential career paths. The program offers a blend of social events and enriching development workshops, enabling interns to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios and build a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

Internship Duration:
The internship runs for 12 weeks.

Application Process & Important Dates:
• Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions globally across ByteDance and its affiliates. Applications are considered in the order they are received.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged.
• Applicants must clearly state their availability (start and end dates) in their resume.
• Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following Summer 2026 start dates:
• May 11th, 2026
• May 18th, 2026
• May 26th, 2026
• June 8th, 2026
• June 22nd, 2026

Key Responsibilities:
The Talent Acquisition Intern will be involved in various facets of the hiring process, including:
• Participating in all phases of the Talent Acquisition process, from gathering position requirements with hiring managers and TA Partners to promoting open positions via job portals, conducting screening and recruitment, assessment, managing candidate relationships, and supporting the onboarding process.
• Professionally partnering with TA Partners, hiring managers, and team leaders to understand hiring needs. This involves sourcing, targeting, and building pipelines of candidate databases.
• Supporting hiring-related project(s), and/or optimizing current processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Achieving a holistic business understanding through collaboration with cross-functional and regional teams.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Open to students currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Ability to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026.
• A self-starter with an appetite for continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using recruiting tools, such as LinkedIn.

Compensation and Benefits:
• Hourly Rate: The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $25 – $40.
• Benefits: Interns receive day-one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and more. They also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 hours if hired in the second half).
• Housing Allowance: Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for a housing allowance.
• *Note: The company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time.•
Legal and Privacy Information:
By applying, candidates accept and agree to ByteDance’s global applicant privacy policy. For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) candidates, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with relevant federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. The company notes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse relationship on job duties involving unsupervised contact with clients/colleagues, handling confidential information, and exercising sound judgment, potentially impacting conditional offers of employment.