Non-Technical Sourcer - TikTok - San Jose (Third-Party Associate)

About the Team

The TikTok HR team plays a pivotal role in driving people strategy, organizational design, and long-term capability building across the business lines we support. We’re deeply committed to shaping a high-performance, inclusive culture while delivering exceptional employee experiences at scale. Operating in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, we prioritize agility, innovation, and impact. Our team partners across diverse functions to build a world-class workforce and support TikTok’s continued growth.



As a Sourcer on this team, you’ll be central to our talent acquisition efforts—owning the discovery and engagement of exceptional talent. Success in this role requires a high degree of ownership, a strong bias for action, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fluid hiring landscape. You’ll bring deep expertise in talent mapping and competitor analysis, leveraging market intelligence to inform strategy and stay ahead of trends. While the pace and shifting priorities can be challenging, they also present an exciting opportunity for a proactive, strategic Sourcer to make a lasting impact on the future of our organization.



This is a 12-month temporary assignment, pay-rolled through a third-party staffing agency.



Responsibilities

As a Recruiting Sourcer, you’ll lead the end-to-end sourcing process (excluding final offer extensions) for high-impact roles, with a focus on identifying, engaging, and delivering exceptional talent. This role demands more than reviewing resumes—it calls for a strategic, proactive mindset and a deep understanding of business needs, team dynamics, and what distinguishes top-tier candidates.

Success requires strong organization, adaptability, and a relentless commitment to both speed and quality. You’ll thrive by taking initiative, navigating ambiguity, and applying sharp business acumen in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.



You’ll be responsible for:

- Developing Targeted Sourcing Strategies: Partner with hiring managers and recruiters across both English-speaking and Chinese-speaking regions to craft tailored sourcing strategies, leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, niche job boards, and internal databases to proactively headhunt hard-to-find talent. Your ability to negotiate and influence during candidate conversations will be critical to securing top-tier candidates.

- Engaging and Evaluating Talent: Conduct thorough outreach, pre-screening, and interviews to evaluate candidate fit, motivation, and potential. Summarize detailed candidate profiles that highlight key differentiators, providing actionable insights to hiring teams.

- Owning the Process: Manage the full lifecycle of sourcing responsibilities with structure and organization, from reviewing candidate queues to scheduling interviews, following up on feedback, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. You’ll anticipate challenges and address them proactively to keep the process moving.

- Understanding the Market: Dive deep into the talent landscape by conducting competitor analysis and talent mapping to inform hiring strategies. Collaborate with the business to provide data-driven insights on industry trends, talent availability, and market dynamics.

- Build Relationships: Cultivate and maintain robust talent pipelines to meet current and future hiring needs, nurturing candidate relationships to ensure a steady flow of high-quality prospects.

- Driving Excellence: Maintain meticulous records in the ATS and sourcing tools, ensuring data accuracy and delivering regular updates on sourcing progress and key metrics to stakeholders.