Senior Admin Executive

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 (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 Role:

As a rapidly growing startup, we are looking for a proactive Senior Admin Executive to manage office operations, build processes from zero to one, and create a productive workplace environment in a fast-paced setup.

Key Responsibilities:
Office Infrastructure & Facility Management

• Oversee current office operations, maintenance, housekeeping, and security.
• Plan and support the setup of new office spaces in a zero-to-one environment.
• Coordinate with vendors, facilities, legal, and compliance teams.
• Ensure workplace safety, hygiene, and functional infrastructure.

Vendor Management

• Identify, negotiate, and manage contracts with facility vendors, pantry services, security agencies, and maintenance partners.
• Ensure timely procurement of office supplies and services.

Travel & Outings Management

• Handle end-to-end employee travel logistics including bookings, accommodations, and local conveyance.
• Plan and coordinate team outings, offsites, and company events.
• Ensure cost-effective planning and maintain travel and event budgets.

Employee Care & Engagement

• Manage employee office needs: seating, access cards, pantry, stationery, etc.
• Coordinate with HR to support events, onboarding, and overall in-office experience.

Administrative Operations

• Maintain administrative records, budgets, and reports.
• Ensure timely utility and service payments (internet, electricity, etc.).
• Coordinate with IT and procurement teams for equipment and infrastructure needs.

Stakeholder Management

• Handle leadership support activities and coordinate with Directors, CEO, and Operations teams for administrative and business requirements.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and legal compliance standards.
• Manage audits related to office premises and facility operations.

Requirements:

● 3–5 years of relevant experience in administration or facility management.

● Prior experience handling office setups is a strong plus.

● Strong interpersonal and vendor negotiation skills.

● Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

● Proficient in MS Office / Google Workspace and admin reporting tools.

● High ownership, problem-solving ability, and service-oriented mindset.

● Ability to build processes from scratch and manage operations in a zero-to-one setup environment.