TA-Lead

Job Requirement - TA-Lead

What is Lokal

Lokal is a community-driven classifieds and a professional services marketplace. Our platform operates on two key pillars:

Community Information Hub: A hyperlocal platform where community members share local news, job listings, matrimonial listings and classifieds, creating a highly engaged user base across local communities.

Professional Services Marketplace: A rapidly growing consultation platform connecting users with verified professionals (astrologers, lawyers, wellness experts etc.) through pay-per-minute audio/video calls.

Headquartered in Bengaluru, Lokal was founded in 2018 by Jani and Vipul, both distinguished IIT alumni recognised in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2020. As a Series B funded startup, we have garnered support from top-tier investors such as the Sony Innovation Fund, YCombinator, 3one4 Capital, India Quotient, and Global Brain. Our mission is driven by a commitment to innovation and a deep dedication to effectively serving our users.

We are being heard: Inc 42, Forbes, Economic Times

Requirements

• 4-8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in startups.
• Proven expertise in sourcing, interviewing, and hiring across functions.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience handling both volume and lateral hiring.
• Proven experience handling both tech and non-tech recruiters as well as hiring requirements.
• Experience with ATS and HR analytics tools ( Knowledge of Workable tool is a plus ).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of HR best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement hiring strategies aligned with business goals.
• Forecast hiring needs and build a pipeline of ambitious, startup-savvy talent.
• Manage sourcing, screening, and onboarding processes.
• Partner with hiring managers to refine job requirements and recruitment plans.
• Oversee interviews, salary negotiations, and offer approvals, letters and rollouts.
• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters.
• Track recruitment metrics proactively.
• Optimize ATS (Workable experience is a plus).
• Strengthen Lokal App's employer brand and ensure a positive candidate experience.

Benefits

What we offer

• An opportunity to work on something that impacts the lives of millions of people on a daily basis.
• High autonomy; freedom to take risks, to experiment, and to fail.
• A set of team-mates who are passionate about their work, love collaborating, and are always approachable.
• A chance to stay personally engaged with your co-workers through employee initiatives like our highly active meme channel, book club, monthly game nights, and outdoor competitive sports!

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree