Senior HR Business Partner

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Who We Are
Lokal is India's largest regional content and services platform, built for the 500 million internet users from tier 2 towns.

Founded by IIT alumni, Lokal started in 2018 to address the lack of relevant local content and now goes beyond content to solve real, everyday problems of Bharat. Growing as a house of apps, Lokal is evolving into an AI-driven discovery and access platform—connecting users in tier 2 India with the experts, tools, and knowledge they've historically lacked access to:

Our Vision - Access & Empowerment for Bharat through AI and Local Language Internet.

What We Offer -

• Lokal Matrimony – Location-based matchmaking apps focused on hyperlocal compatibility
• Lokal Jobs – Hyperlocal job discovery platform connecting blue- and grey-collar workers with nearby opportunities
• GyanTV – Skill-based learning in regional languages (stocks, photography, small business & more)
• Dostt – Make new friends through voice chats, games, and real, authentic conversations
• Eaze – A safe space to explore emotional well-being via community-driven support
• AstroLokal – Instant access to trusted astrologers through audio and chat
• And more – 10 new apps in testing & exploration across agricultural advisory, legal advisory, financial guidance, and AI-powered personal assistants

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will act as the trusted people partner to department heads and teams, fostering strong, authentic relationships and collaborating closely with business owners, employees, the Lead HRBP, and HR Head. This role is purely people-centric, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

You'll support a rapidly scaling organization, ensuring HR strategies are not only operational but strategically intertwined with our growth momentum.

Key Strengths: Exceptional analytical thinking & communication skills

Partnership & Relationship Building

Develop and maintain trusted and proactive relationships with business leaders and employees, acting as their go-to HR advisor.
Work hand-in-glove with the Lead HRBP and HR Head, ensuring seamless alignment and execution of HR initiatives.
Support business owners in understanding, planning, and executing people strategies that reinforce departmental and organizational objectives.

2. Employee Lifecycle & Onboarding

Lead hands-on components of onboarding and integration across full employment types (FTEs, interns, contractors, freelancers).
Collaborate with hiring managers and Lead HRBP to co-create onboarding plans that balance role clarity, productivity, and cultural alignment.
Identify and implement ongoing enhancements to onboarding and integration processes to boost scalability and impact.

3. Engagement & Culture Advocacy

Monitor and strengthen employee engagement and workplace culture via pulse surveys, informal check-ins, and grassroots initiatives.
Co-design innovative, low-touch/high-impact engagement initiatives in partnership with business heads.
Act as a culture champion—encouraging feedback loops, recognition, and continuous improvement at the departmental level.

4. Performance & Career Support

Support performance management processes—goal setting, mid-year and annual reviews, 360° feedback, coaching, and PIP facilitation—working closely with Lead HRBP.
Assist in intern conversions, probation reviews, and performance-related coaching conversations.
Enable department managers to build strong development, accountability, and feedback practices.

5. HR Analytics & Reporting

Gather and analyze HR data (attrition, performance, engagement, etc.) specific to your partnership groups.
Deliver dashboards and relevant insights to department leads and HR leadership, surfacing trends, risks, and opportunities proactively.

6. Policy & Employee Relations Support

Ensure policy compliance, POSH awareness, background checks, and HR governance within partnered departments.
Support the Lead HRBP in driving compliance-related audits, training, and process adherence.
Act as a trusted point of contact for employee concerns, resolving them timely and appropriately in partnership with Lead HRBP and HR Head.

7. Collaboration & Proactivity

Act as an energetic, creative, and solutions-oriented individual who anticipates needs and solves problems without waiting for direction.
Support employer branding efforts at the team level—contribute stories, advocate for EVP initiatives, and partner on internal communications.
Foster a proactive, improvement-oriented HR culture within your scope of responsibility.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of HR experience, preferably in startups or fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Strong analytical ability to read data, discover trends, and make recommendations.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, with demonstrated stakeholder management.
• Hands-on skill with HR tools, dashboards, and employment-type-agnostic support.
• Curious, collaborative, and comfortable working across hierarchy and functions.
• Alignment with Lokal's vision, pace, and evolving product portfolio.