Global Talent Sourcing Intern

Tencent • Palo Alto, CA

3d • $21 - $38

About The Position

The S3 HR and Management Line follows a “User-Focused and Employee-Oriented” philosophy and uses a three-pillar HR organization model. Through productized services and marketized management, it supports the development of Tencent’s organization, talent, and culture, helping employees grow with the company.

The Global Talent Sourcing Intern collaborates with hiring teams to understand role requirements, researches candidate markets, builds and maintains talent pools and pipelines, and engages potential candidates across channels. The intern also encourages referrals and analyzes sourcing-project effectiveness, including conversion rates and opportunities to improve the sourcing process.

The position is located in Palo Alto, California. The expected base pay range is $20.77 to $38.08 per hour, with actual pay depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The position includes one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and up to 13 paid holidays per calendar year. Full-time interns may enroll in the company-sponsored medical plan, subject to the applicable plan terms and conditions.

Requirements

• Currently be an undergraduate or master’s degree student; applicants from any discipline are considered.
• Have a strong interest in and passion for recruitment.
• Have strong analytical skills, proficiency in gathering and analyzing information, and the ability to identify problems from that information.
• Be able to adapt to cross-regional and cross-cultural work patterns.
• Have a strong teamwork orientation, strong communication skills, and the ability to learn quickly.
• Have bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin, as the role involves regular communication with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders at headquarters and across international teams.

Nice To Haves

• Prior recruitment and/or sourcing experience, ideally including exposure to Boolean searches.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring teams to understand the requirements and qualifications for open positions.
• Conduct market research to identify potential candidate sources, effective engagement methods, and market or industry trends.
• Build talent pools for evergreen positions and maintain candidate pipelines across platforms and groups.
• Contact and engage potential candidates through email, social media, or phone to gauge interest and share job opportunities.
• Encourage candidates and employees to refer qualified candidates.
• Report on and analyze sourcing-project effectiveness, including conversion rates, and identify ways to improve the sourcing process.

Benefits

• One hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
• Up to 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Full-time interns are eligible to enroll in the company-sponsored medical plan, subject to the applicable plan terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed