HR - Intern. (Onboarding & engagegment)

What is Lokal :
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.

About the Role

Are you someone who loves interacting with people, organizing exciting workplace initiatives, and creating great employee experiences? We are looking for an energetic and people-oriented HR Intern to join our team and support initiatives focused on employee engagement and seamless onboarding.

This role is perfect for individuals who are proactive, enthusiastic, and passionate about building positive workplace cultures. If you enjoy bringing people together and making employees feel welcomed and valued, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

 Create engaging employee experiences

• Assist in planning and executing creative employee engagement programs and initiatives.

• Organize fun workplace events, team activities, and engagement campaigns that go beyond routine celebrations.

 Support smooth onboarding journeys

• Help manage the end-to-end onboarding process for new hires.

• Coordinate documentation, orientation sessions, and induction activities.

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure every new employee has a seamless start.

 Drive communication & culture

• Support internal communication for HR initiatives and engagement activities.

• Collect employee feedback and help implement improvements to enhance workplace experience.

• Contribute to building a positive, inclusive, and vibrant work culture.

 Stay organized and efficient

• Maintain onboarding trackers, engagement records, and HR documentation.

• Assist the HR team in managing multiple engagement initiatives simultaneously.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Management, or a related field

•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills

•  A proactive, energetic, and extroverted personality

•  Ability to multitask and manage multiple activities effectively

•  Good organizational and coordination skills

•  Comfortable interacting with employees across different teams and levels

Preferred Skills (Optional)

• Experience in organizing corporate events, workshops, or team-building activities.

• Knowledge of HR policies and onboarding processes.

• Familiarity with internal communication tools and platforms.

Why Join Us?

We’re scaling fast with strong fundamentals, on a mission to empower millions through AI and access. At Lokal, you’ll take ownership from day one, build for real impact, and help redefine the roadmap of how Bharat connects to opportunities, knowledge, and experts.

Requirements

• Prior experience handling office setups or relocations is a strong plus.
• Strong interpersonal and vendor negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proficient in MS Office / Google Workspace and admin reporting tools.
• High ownership, problem-solving ability, and service-oriented mindset.