Placement Officer

Proxima Skills Academy; Kolkata; Presencial; INR 350.000 - 520.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Proxima Skills Academy in Kolkata invites a proactive Placement Officer to manage student placement activities and nurture relationships with corporate employers, recruitment agencies, CROs, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and healthcare organizations.

You will coordinate placements, identify job opportunities, source vacancies, build partnerships, prepare students for interviews and ensure successful placement outcomes.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Life Sciences or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in Placement Coordination, Recruitment, HR or Talent Acquisition.
• Experience in corporate relationship management and employer networking.
• Knowledge of recruitment portals such as Naukri, LinkedIn and Indeed.
• Strong communication, negotiation and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets and CRM platforms.
• Target-oriented and result-driven with ability to manage multiple requisitions.

Responsabilidades

• Manage student placement activities and develop corporate employer relationships.
• Coordinate placements, identify job opportunities and source vacancies across PAN India.
• Prepare students for interviews and facilitate successful placements.
• Maintain up-to-date job openings, employer databases and CRM records.
• Track interview schedules, offers and joining status; coordinate reviews and feedback.
• Generate placement MIS reports and insights for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with trainers to align student skills with job requirements.
• Drive placement drives, events and employer interactions.

Conocimientos

Communication

Negotiation

Coordination

MS Excel

Google Sheets

CRM systems

Educación

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Life Sciences or related

Herramientas

MS Excel

Google Sheets

CRM platforms

Descripción del empleo

1. Job Overview

Proxima Skills Academy is looking for a proactive, result-oriented and career-focused Placement Officer to manage student placement activities and develop strong relationships with corporate employers, recruitment agencies, CROs, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, hospitals and healthcare organizations.

The candidate will be responsible for coordinating student placements, identifying job opportunities, sourcing relevant vacancies, building corporate relationships, preparing students for interviews and facilitating successful placement outcomes.

The ideal candidate should have good communication, networking, coordination and recruitment skills, with the ability to manage placement operations and achieve defined placement targets.

A. Corporate Relations & Employer Development

• Identify and establish relationships with companies, CROs, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, hospitals, healthcare institutions and clinical research organizations.
• Develop and maintain a database of corporate HR contacts, recruiters and hiring managers.
• Connect with HR professionals, Talent Acquisition teams and recruitment consultants to explore hiring opportunities.
• Develop new corporate partnerships for student placement opportunities.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with existing hiring partners to obtain active job requirements.
• Build long-term relationships with organizations for continuous placement opportunities.
• Explore recruitment opportunities across PAN India.
• Identify relevant job openings for students and trained candidates.
• Source vacancies through Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, company career portals and recruitment networks.
• Collect and maintain updated Job Descriptions (JDs) from hiring organizations.
• Identify suitable candidates based on educational qualifications, skills, experience and job requirements.
• Share relevant candidate profiles with prospective employers.
• Maintain an updated database of active job openings, employer details and application status.
• Track interview schedules, selection updates, offer letters and joining status.

C. Student Placement Coordination

• Coordinate with students regarding placement eligibility, job preferences and career requirements.
• Maintain an updated database of placement-eligible students.
• Collect and verify student resumes, academic details and relevant documentation.
• Guide students in preparing professional resumes and optimizing their LinkedIn profiles.
• Conduct or coordinate mock interviews and interview preparation sessions.
• Share relevant job opportunities with eligible students.
• Prepare and forward shortlisted candidate profiles to hiring companies.
• Coordinate interview schedules between students and employers.
• Collect interview feedback and communicate selection or rejection updates.
• Follow up with selected candidates until successful joining.
• Collect joining confirmations and relevant placement proof.

D. Recruitment & Interview Coordination

• Understand employer requirements and shortlist suitable candidates.
• Screen student profiles against job specifications.
• Coordinate virtual and face-to-face interviews.
• Ensure candidates are adequately informed about interview schedules, job roles and employer expectations.
• Follow up with HR teams for interview feedback and selection decisions.
• Coordinate offer letter communication and joining formalities.
• Maintain records of candidate applications, interviews, selections and joining status.

E. Placement Database & MIS Management

• Maintain accurate student placement databases and employer databases.
• Track job opportunities, profiles shared, interview calls, selections and successful placements.
• Maintain company-wise and programme-wise placement reports.
• Update student placement status in the designated CRM or Google Sheets.
• Maintain records of employer communications, JDs, interview feedback and offer letters.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly placement performance reports.
• Ensure 100% accuracy and timely updating of placement-related information.
• Guide students regarding relevant job opportunities based on their qualifications and skills.
• Coordinate with trainers to understand students' technical competencies and job readiness.
• Identify skill gaps and communicate training requirements to the academic team.
• Support students in interview preparation, professional communication and career planning.
• Collect student feedback regarding placement services and interview experiences.
• Coordinate placement drives, recruitment events and employer interaction sessions.

3. Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Life Sciences or any relevant discipline.
• 2-3 years of experience in Placement Coordination, Recruitment, HR or Talent Acquisition.
• Experience in corporate relationship management and employer networking.
• Knowledge of recruitment portals such as Naukri, LinkedIn and Indeed.
• Good understanding of recruitment processes, job descriptions and candidate screening.
• Strong communication, negotiation and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets and CRM platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple job requirements and candidate profiles simultaneously.
• Strong follow-up and relationship management skills.
• Target-oriented and result-driven approach.