Tech Recruitment Sourcing Specialist - Global E-Commerce (Third-party Contractor)

Role overview

This is a 12-month contract opportunity supporting a global e-commerce talent acquisition function in Singapore. The role focuses on sourcing technical talent for a fast-growing e-commerce business that serves a worldwide user base. You will partner with domestic and international stakeholders and contribute to the team’s continued expansion.

About the team

The e-commerce sector has expanded rapidly and remains highly competitive among major internet companies. The team is working to shape a modern shopping experience that is innovative, secure, and easy to use. The wider talent acquisition team is looking for motivated people who want to help build that ecosystem.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for a range of complex hiring needs by using sourcing, screening, referrals, and cold outreach to connect with technical professionals at different levels.
• Develop a strong understanding of the business and manage relationships with stakeholders such as HR, hiring managers, and outside partners including agencies.
• Lead creative sourcing approaches, launch new initiatives, and improve existing workflows to make recruiting more effective and efficient, including market research and talent mapping support.
• Help ensure candidates have a positive experience and represent the company as an attractive place to work.

Required qualifications

• Hands-on experience with sourcing and research tools and techniques, such as Boolean search, LinkedIn, and other alternative methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with the confidence to work through large amounts of data and use it to guide business decisions.
• Excellent people skills, including the ability to quickly build trust, communicate clearly, and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving environment while managing several priorities and tasks at once.
• At least 1 year of sourcing experience in a high-volume tech recruitment setting, either with a search firm or in an in-house recruiting team.

Additional information

This position is handled by a third-party agency. It is a 12-month temporary assignment in which the agency will be your employer, even though you may be placed at TikTok. You will not be employed directly by TikTok. Payroll and benefits will be managed by the agency. By submitting an application, you consent to your information being processed and retained for recruitment purposes and shared with the agency in line with the relevant applicant privacy notice.

About the company

TikTok is a leading platform for short-form mobile video. Its mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. The company’s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with additional offices in cities including New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why join

The company emphasizes creativity, learning, collaboration, resilience, and an “Always Day 1” mindset. Teams are encouraged to take on challenges, innovate continuously, and work together to deliver meaningful impact for users and communities.

Diversity and inclusion

The organization is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people are valued for their skills, experiences, and perspectives. It aims to reflect the diversity of the communities it serves and welcomes candidates who are aligned with that goal.