Overview
Join the S3 HR and Management Line at Tencent in Shenzhen for a deep dive into the strategic side of talent acquisition. As a Recruitment & Talent Sourcing Intern, you will partner with hiring teams to build robust talent pipelines, conduct market research, and engage potential candidates for critical roles. This role offers hands-on experience in the full lifecycle of strategic sourcing within a dynamic, product-driven HR environment.
What You'll Get Out of This Internship
· Gain hands-on experience in strategic talent sourcing and recruitment operations within a leading global tech company.
· Develop core skills in market mapping, candidate engagement, and Boolean search techniques.
· Receive direct mentorship while building and maintaining talent pools for key positions across the company.
· Understand the data-driven side of recruitment by analyzing sourcing effectiveness and conversion metrics.
· Build a professional network and learn to navigate cross-regional and cross-cultural team collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
· Partner with recruiters to understand role requirements and develop targeted sourcing strategies.
· Conduct market research to identify talent hotspots, engagement methods, and industry trends.
· Build and maintain proactive candidate pipelines for evergreen positions across various platforms.
· Proactively reach out to and engage potential candidates via email, social media, and calls.
· Support employee referral programmes and initiatives to generate qualified leads.
· Analyze sourcing campaign data to report on effectiveness and suggest process improvements.
· Assist in managing candidate information and communications within the recruitment database.
Requirements
· Currently an undergraduate or Master’s degree student in any discipline, with a strong interest in HR and recruitment.
· Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather information, identify problems, and propose solutions.
· Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with fast learning ability.
· Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin to communicate with HQ and international stakeholders.
· Adaptable to cross-cultural work patterns and a fast-paced environment.
· Prior exposure to recruitment, sourcing, or Boolean search techniques is a plus, but not required.
Who This Internship Is Ideal For
A proactive and analytically-minded student with a passion for connecting people with opportunities, who enjoys research, thrives on outreach, and wants to understand the strategic foundation of talent acquisition in a global firm.
About the Company
Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative services and products across social, gaming, cloud, and enterprise solutions to connect and empower users globally.
Internship Details
Location: Singapore
Duration: To be specified (typically 3-6 months)
Commitment: Full-time
Working Arrangement (Onsite/Hybrid/Remote): On-site
Stipend (if provided): To be discussed during the application process.
Application Deadline: Rolling basis
