Recruiting Coordinator - USDS - San Jose; Third-Party Associate

Responsibilities

About the Team

At Tik Tok, our US Data Security (USDS) team is a dedicated organization established to safeguard US user data and ensure national security interests are protected. Our USDS teams are building a new, secure-by-design infrastructure and service ecosystem. This is a mission-driven team with the critical responsibility of protecting our platform and users.

As a Recruiting Coordinator on the USDS TA team, you will be a strategic partner to recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers, collaborating closely to ensure a smooth and efficient recruiting process. You will serve as a key advocate for our company and ensuring a high-quality, welcoming experience for every candidate. This position requires excellent organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• Coordinate high-volume interview scheduling, serving as the central point of contact for candidates, interviewers, and business leaders.
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience through timely, professional, and empathetic communication from initial contact to final decision.
• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to continuously refine and optimize hiring workflows, identifying bottlenecks and boosting overall efficiency.
• Leverage data to drive decisions by conducting bi-weekly analysis on key recruiting metrics (e.g., interview volume, time-to-hire, candidate pass-through rates) and sharing actionable insights.
• Manage the logistics and candidate communications for key recruiting projects and events designed to attract top-tier engineering talent.
• Provide essential coordination and logistical support for recruiting events, projects, and other talent engagement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 1+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, HR operations, or a related role.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with candidates, recruiters, and business leaders.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Important Note:

Please be advised that this job posting is on behalf of a third-party agency. This is a 6-month temporary assignment managed by a third-party agency, who will be your employer. While you may be assigned to work at Tik Tok, you will not be a Tik Tok employee. All contractual terms, including payroll and benefits, will be handled by a third-party agency.

By applying, you agree that the information provided in your application may be processed and retained by Tik Tok for recruitment purposes and shared with a third-party agency in accordance with Tik Tok's Applicant Privacy Notice

Tik Tok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm.

We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision‑making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.

On‑site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real‑time decision‑making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in‑person schedule up to 5 days a week.

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