Placement Officer

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and result\-oriented Placement Officer to build strong industry relationships, create employment opportunities for students, and manage the end\-to\-end campus placement process. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication, networking, and organizational skills, along with the ability to guide students toward successful career outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with companies, recruiters, and industry partners.
• Identify new placement opportunities and establish strategic partnerships with employers.
• Coordinate campus recruitment drives, job fairs, career expos, and placement events.
• Schedule interviews, aptitude tests, group discussions, and recruitment assessments.
• Guide students in career planning, resume building, interview preparation, and professional etiquette.
• Conduct placement orientation sessions, employability workshops, and career counseling programs.
• Track student placement records and maintain an updated placement database.
• Collaborate with academic departments to understand students' skills and employer requirements.
• Collect employer feedback and continuously improve placement strategies.
• Achieve placement targets and ensure high student employment rates.
• Prepare periodic placement reports, analytics, and performance metrics for management.
• Stay updated with industry hiring trends, emerging job roles, and labor market requirements.
• Support internship and apprenticeship programs in collaboration with industry partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Education, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in placement, recruitment, HR, talent acquisition, or career services.
• Experience working with educational institutions is an added advantage.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong networking and relationship\-building abilities.
• Knowledge of recruitment processes and campus hiring.
• Career counseling and student mentoring skills.
• Event planning and coordination.
• Presentation and public speaking skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Problem\-solving and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) or CRM tools is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Leadership
• Relationship Management
• Employer Engagement
• Student Counseling
• Team Collaboration
• Strategic Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Target\-Oriented Approach
• Adaptability
• Professionalism

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of companies onboarded.
• Number of campus drives conducted.
• Student placement percentage.
• Internship conversion rate.
• Employer satisfaction score.
• Student satisfaction score.
• Number of industry collaborations established.
• Placement target achievement.

Preferred Industry Exposure

• Higher Education Institutions
• Universities
• Engineering Colleges
• Management Institutes
• Skill Development Centers
• EdTech Organizations
• Vocational Training Institutes

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Performance\-based incentives
• Professional development opportunities
• Industry networking exposure
• Paid leave and statutory benefits
• Career growth opportunities

Benefits

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

Pay: ₹20,000\.00 \- ₹30,000\.00 per hour

Benefits

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person