Talent Acquisition Intern

Role: Talent Acquisition Intern

Location: Bangalore (Onsite)

Duration: 6 Months Internship (PPO / Full-time opportunity based on performance)

About Lokal

• 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 (LokalMatrimony) ● Agri Consulting – farmer-first advisory in local languages (AgriLokal) ● Local Jobs – blue- and grey-collar opportunities close to home (Lokal Jobs, SahiJobs) ● 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.

Requirements

• About the Role
• We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Intern to support our hiring efforts across business and technology functions. This role offers hands-on exposure to the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, candidate engagement, interview coordination, employer branding, and stakeholder management. If you're passionate about people, recruitment, and building high-performing teams in a fast-paced startup environment, this internship is a great opportunity to kick-start your career in Talent
• Acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• ● Source and identify potential candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, social media, employee referrals, and other sourcing channels.
• ● Screen resumes and conduct initial telephonic interviews to assess candidate fit based on role requirements.
• ● Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and hiring managers while ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
• ● Maintain and update candidate databases, hiring trackers, and recruitment reports with accuracy.
• ● Assist in posting job openings across various recruitment platforms and monitor application pipelines.
• ● Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring requirements.
• ● Support employer branding initiatives, campus hiring activities, and recruitment events.
• ● Communicate regularly with candidates regarding interview status, feedback, and onboarding processes.
• ● Collaborate with hiring managers and cross-functional teams to understand hiring needs and recruitment priorities.
• ● Assist with offer rollouts, documentation, and onboarding coordination for selected candidates.

Learning & Exposure

• ● Hands-on experience with the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.
• ● Exposure to sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, Naukri, and other hiring platforms.
• ● Understanding of interview coordination, stakeholder management, and candidate experience.
• ● Practical knowledge of recruitment metrics, hiring analytics, and talent pipeline management.
• ● Opportunity to work closely with business leaders and hiring managers in a high-growth startup environment.
• ● Exposure to employer branding, campus hiring, and recruitment process optimization.
• ● Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business
• Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• ● Strong interest in Talent Acquisition and Recruitment.

Qualifications & Skills

• ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• ● Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates and stakeholders.
• ● Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• ● Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and Microsoft Office.
• ● Familiarity with LinkedIn, Naukri, or other recruitment platforms is a plus.
• ● Self-driven, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
• ● Willingness to take ownership and contribute proactively to hiring initiatives.