Talent Acquisition Partner Jobs in California
Talent Acquisition Partner jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, entertainment, healthcare, and financial services across a seniority range from coordinator-level to senior partner. The heaviest hiring is in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers like Google, Kaiser Permanente, and NBCUniversal maintain large, ongoing recruiting functions. The most in-demand specialties are technical recruiting, diversity and inclusion sourcing, and executive search. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Talent Acquisition Partner Project Intern (Corporate Service) - 2026 Start
Location
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Los Angeles
Employment Type
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Intern
Job Code
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A99092A
Responsibilities
About The Team
Great companies are built on great products, but great products are developed and brought to the market by great people. At TikTok, there is nothing more important to promoting the rapid worldwide growth of the organization than hiring the industry's best talent. Your work as part of the Corporate Function TA Team will leave a deep and lasting footprint as you help build high-performing corporate functions that enable the continued success and growth of one of the world’s leading Internet companies. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with multiple domestic and international stakeholders to support our continued growth and expansion.
As a Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful short-term projects and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment. This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, and explore your career interests.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.
Responsibilities
During your internship, you will:
- Support the full recruiting lifecycle across Product and Design roles—including sourcing candidates, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and maintaining candidate pipelines.
- Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role needs and market talent profiles.
- Assist with sourcing efforts (LinkedIn Recruiter, resume databases, referrals, event leads, etc.) and engage prospective candidates with compelling outreach.
- Help manage candidate communication to ensure a seamless, positive experience.
- Assist with recruiting operations, including opening requisitions, creating job postings, and updating interview notes and candidate status in our ATS.
- Participate in weekly pipeline reviews, talent strategy syncs, and project-based work.
- Contribute to process improvements and documentation across candidate experience, interviewer calibration, and recruiting workflows.
- Support employer branding initiatives, campus engagement, or talent market research as assigned.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Talent Operations, and business partners across different time zones.
- Mentorship from experienced talent partners
- Exposure to high-impact recruiting programs
- Hands-on experience sourcing and engaging candidates
- Learning in stakeholder management, structured interviews, and global recruiting operations
- Opportunity to improve candidate experience and operational excellence at scale
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, or related field
- Interest in recruiting, talent strategy, people operations, or HR.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter who is eager to learn, ask questions, and contribute to meaningful work.
- Previous internship or project experience in HR, recruiting, people operations, or university/campus organizations with a recruiting component.
- Exposure to recruiting tools (ATS, CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, or equivalent platforms).
- Comfortable with data tracking or reporting using spreadsheets or dashboards.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a distributed team environment.
- Passion for the tech, product, or creative space.
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75- $23.75.
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:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. 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
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in talent acquisition partner jobs across California.
- Three or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate or agency setting
- Demonstrated experience partnering with hiring managers to develop role requirements and sourcing strategies
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, or iCIMS
- Experience recruiting for technical, clinical, or specialized roles within California's dominant industries
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, psychology, or a related field
- Familiarity with California employment law including Fair Chance Act and salary history ban compliance
Talent Acquisition Partner Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a talent acquisition partner in California?
The most direct path is several years of full-cycle recruiting experience, typically starting as a recruiter or HR coordinator, followed by progression into a partner-level role with ownership of requisitions and stakeholder relationships. California has no state license or registration required for talent acquisition partners. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree, and certifications from SHRM or the HR Certification Institute, such as the SHRM-CP or PHR, strengthen a candidate's profile considerably.
Which companies hire talent acquisition partners in California?
Employers hiring talent acquisition partners in California right now include EMCOR, TikTok, and InterWest Insurance Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's density of large technology headquarters, major health systems, and entertainment studios means demand for experienced recruiting partners stays consistent across the state year-round.
Which California cities have the most talent acquisition partner jobs?
San Jose, San Francisco, and Los Angeles have the most talent acquisition partner openings in California. The San Francisco Bay Area leads because of the concentration of technology company headquarters, while Los Angeles draws volume from entertainment, media, and a growing tech sector, and San Diego reflects demand from its large biotech and defense employer base.
Are there remote talent acquisition partner jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields, because talent acquisition work is largely relationship-driven and conducted through video, phone, and digital tools that translate well to remote settings. About 47% of talent acquisition partner openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly California employers have embraced flexible recruiting functions. Sourcing, screening, and coordination work tends to be the most remote-friendly, while executive intake and onboarding often require occasional in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a talent acquisition partner in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a recruiting coordinator or HR assistant role at a large California employer, where you build exposure to full-cycle hiring before moving into a partner track. Companies like Kaiser Permanente, Salesforce, and Wells Fargo run structured HR development programs that place early-career candidates on recruiting teams. Moving laterally from HR generalist or staffing agency roles is also common. Earning a SHRM-CP certification while in an entry role signals readiness for a partner-level position to California hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to talent acquisition partner jobs in California?
You can find and apply to talent acquisition partner jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each one without any intermediary steps.
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