Senior/Talent Acquisition Specialist

In 2018, we began with a WhatsApp group with a simple hypothesis: people in tier-2/3 towns weren't really using the internet meaningfully yet. We believed that if we started with local content in their own language, they'd come back every day; once there was a habit and trust, that same space could naturally grow into classifieds and, eventually, something they used for almost everything online.

This spark became Lokal. Our first instinct was to put everything in one place & one app - local updates, classifieds, jobs, matrimony and more. It worked, till it stopped working. Users gave us the insight - when one use case outweighs the others, everything else seems like noise. We listened. Like how Craigslist quietly seeded a generation of focused companies & marketplaces, we began unbundling and verticalising.

Today, Lokal is a house of focused apps,many products, one mission:

to connect Tier-2/3+ India to the Knowledge, opportunities, tools and experts they've always deserved.

We now operate dozens of live apps across categories like:

• Edutainment & Skill Learning – practical skills and learning in regional languages (GyanTV)
• Matrimonial Matchmaking – hyperlocal, compatibility-first partner search (Lokal Matrimony)
• Agri Consulting – farmer-first advisory in local languages (AgriLokal)
• Local Jobs – blue- and grey-collar opportunities close to home (Lokal Jobs, Sahi Jobs)
• Social & Community – Place to find & post social updates (Lokal app)
• Emotional Well-being & Peer Support – safe spaces to talk and feel heard (Dostt & Eaze)
• Astrology & Guidance – instant access to trusted Astrologers via chat and voice (AstroLokal)
• Advisory Services – early bets in legal help, financial guidance, career counselling, and more

Under the hood, Lokal is a discovery and access platform: local-language internet + deep Bharat insight+ AI. When someone opens a product we've built, they don't wade through clutter; they get a straight line to what they came for.

This is the story new teammates walk into:

a company that started as a whatsapp group, became a family of focused apps, and kept one belief at the centre — access changes lives.

We ship fast. We learn fast. We build for Bharat.

We are backed by leading global and domestic investors including Y Combinator, Sony, Global Brain, India Quotient, and 3one4 Capital

About the Team - We're a versatile Talent Acquisition team that thrives on solving diverse hiring needs, driving organizational growth by bringing the right people on board at the right time.

Role Overview - As a Senior/Talent Acquisition Executive, you will play a key role in building teams that fuel our organization's success. This role goes beyond recruitment—you will partner closely with stakeholders to understand both technical and non-technical requirements, source top talent, and ensure a smooth end-to-end hiring process. You will also contribute to process improvements and help shape a strong candidate experience, while keeping business context in mind to make smarter hiring decisions.

Responsibilities -

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for both Technology and Non-Technology positions, with a primary focus on non-engineering roles.(Marketing/Product/Strategy/Business/Operations/Supply/Analytics/HR/Finance/Legal e.t.c)Source top talent using LinkedIn, job boards, social media, referrals, and other platforms.

Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand role requirements, team needs, and broader business context.

Screen candidates for technical skills, business acumen, and cultural fit.

Ensure an excellent candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.

Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.

Contribute to improving recruitment processes, tools, and metrics.

Stay updated on industry trends, market insights, and innovative sourcing strategies.

3-5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably across Non-Tech roles.

Strong sourcing skills with hands-on experience using LinkedIn and other recruitment platforms.

Ability to understand business fundamentals and align hiring to organizational goals.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and process management skills.

Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

At Lokal, we act like owners who take initiative beyond job descriptions, get things done despite obstacles, and maintain a growth mindset focused on learning. We're outcome-driven with bias for action, believing speed matters in building products for billion Indians. Decision-making involves open debate followed by full commitment, and we operate on context rather than control - managers share the "why" while you own execution. We aim to be an all-star team that thinks big and takes calculated risks to achieve ambitious goals.Be part of a fast-growing startup with 100M+ downloads and a footprint across 1000+ towns & 250+ districts - huge scope for impact and learning.

Opportunity for fast growth, professionally and personally, as you help expand into new areas and build things from scratch.

Access comprehensive benefits, including insurance coverage, generous leave policies, ESOP buybacks, flexible work-from-home options, and more.

Know more about us:  Lokal's Introduction and