Placement Coordinator

Orion; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion in Kolkata, India is seeking a Placement Officer to lead campus recruitment drives, build corporate relationships, and guide students into the workforce. You will manage end-to-end recruitment operations, organize career readiness training, and expand the institute's employer network across diverse sectors.

The role requires 3–6 years in campus recruitment, strong communication, and ability to partner with HR leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
• 3–6 years of experience in corporate talent acquisition or campus recruitment.
• Exceptional verbal, presentation, and written communication with strong executive presence.
• Demonstrated ability to network, negotiate, and maintain partnerships with corporate leadership.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace required.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate relations and outreach to onboard new partners and alumni networks.
• Organize end-to-end placement drives: PPTs, tests, GDs, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Coordinate pre-placement training on resumes, interviews, and professional etiquette.
• Maintain placement data, generate reports, and support leadership with insights.

Skills

Verbal communication

Executive presence

Networking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Title: Placement Officer

Reports To: Head of Placements

Job Type: Full-time

Role Overview

The Placement Officer leads campus recruitment drives, builds institutional relationships with corporate recruiters, and prepares students for transition into the workforce. The role involves managing end-to-end recruitment operations, organizing career readiness training, and expanding the institutes employer network across diverse sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Relations & Outreach

• Identify, engage, and onboard new corporate partners and alumni networks for on-campus and virtual hiring drives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for HR leaders and talent acquisition teams regarding recruitment policies, job descriptions, and scheduling.
• Maintain a database of existing recruiting partners, industry contacts, and hiring trends.

Recruitment Drive Management

• Organize and execute end-to-end placement logistics: pre-placement talks (PPTs), written/aptitude tests, technical evaluations, group discussions, and personal interviews.
• Manage post-selection workflows, including offer rollouts, acceptance tracking, and onboarding coordination.
• Resolve student and recruiter grievances during active drives swiftly and professionally.

Student Career Readiness & Training

• Coordinate pre-placement training modules covering resume building, mock interviews, aptitude problem-solving, and professional etiquette.
• Track individual student eligibility, academic performance, and placement preferences to match profiles with suitable job opportunities.
• Conduct counselling sessions to guide students on career pathways, domain-specific job expectations, and market standards.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain placement statistics, including package details (CTC), sector-wise placements.
• Prepare periodic reports and executive summaries for institutional leadership and governing boards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Experience: 3-6 years of experience in corporate talent acquisition, campus recruitment.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal, presentation, and written communication skills with strong executive presence.
• Relationship Management: Demonstrated ability to network, negotiate, and maintain long-term partnerships with corporate leadership.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Placement Percentage: Percentage of eligible students placed within the academic cycle.
• Recruiter Diversity: Year-over-year increase in new corporate recruiters visiting campus.
• Package Growth: Average and median CTC improvement across academic departments.
• Process Efficiency: Timely offer letter distribution and minimal offer dropouts.