HR Associate – Business Partnering & Operations

Company Description

Access & Empowerment for Bharat through AI and Local Language Internet

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:

• 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.

Job Description

We’re hiring an HR Associate who will work across HR Operations and Business Partnering — owning execution of core people processes while supporting team-level performance and employee lifecycle.

This role is for someone who can manage processes end-to-end and also understand business context, not just follow checklists.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive performance processes (CFRs, appraisals, probation reviews)

• Manage employee lifecycle: onboarding, confirmation, exits

• Maintain trackers, dashboards, and ensure data accuracy + timely closure

• Work with HRBPs to identify performance gaps, risks, and team-level issues

• Ensure process discipline and compliance across teams

• Coordinate with HR Ops, Finance, and Business for smooth execution

What We’re Looking For

• 1–2 years of experience in HR (HR Ops / Generalist / HRBP exposure)

• Strong ownership — drives tasks to closure without follow-ups

• Comfortable with data, trackers, and structured workflows

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines

• Clear, simple communication

What Success Looks Like

• Processes run on time without escalations

• Strong execution with minimal supervision

• Clear visibility on employee lifecycle and performance status