Sr. Placement Executive at Skilling and livelihood for underserved youth · Delhi · 2 - 5 years · ₹4L - ₹4.5L / yr · Posted 18 Sep 2023
Our client works in the area of skilling and livelihoods for underserved youth. This is a pioneering program with a strong PPP model, an agency-led approach to livelihoods and a vision of socio-economic transformation.
About the role:
● Research the latest job trends in the market
● Sourcing opportunities in the formal sector for the youth across Lighthouses
● Liaison and coordination with new employers across Pune City by calling and visiting, to keep track of the new openings and signing MoU
● Getting employers for in-house campus drive/job fest
● Holding daily placement meetings with the Placement Youth Coordinators of each Lighthouse for -
⮚ briefing them about the new job vacancies and
⮚ coordinating with them to align candidates from each Lighthouse for interviews
⮚ collecting daily placement data from the Placement Youth Coordinators and publishing report
● Arrange and conduct placement preparation sessions with the youth
● Conduct orientation programs across the Lighthouse for the youth
● Placements Tracking, Preparing reports and Audit to be done on a regular basis
● Maintain proper data and documentation on a daily basis
Requirements:
● MSW or Post Graduation in any field, with 2-5 years of experience in Placement or working in HR consulting firms
● Self-driven, excellent time management and multitasking skills
● Strong orientation towards relationship building and problem-solving
● Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills in English
● Deep Empathy and a strong commitment towards youth’s development and growth
● Commitment towards the upliftment of the youth and city transformation
● Persistence, patience and commitment to doing social good
● High professional standards and dedication to the organization’s mission, staff, and youth
● Ability to handle deadlines with attention to detail including data accuracy
● Proficiency in Microsoft tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

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The Placement Coordinator / Officer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing placement activities for students. This role acts as a bridge between students, training teams, and recruiting companies to ensure successful employment outcomes. Key Responsibilities Coordinate campus recruitment and placement activities Build and maintain relationships with companies, HRs, and recruitment partners Identify job opportunities aligned with students’ skills and course completion Schedule interviews, placement drives, and company visits Prepare and share student profiles, resumes, and placement data with employers Guide students on resume preparation, interview skills, and career readiness Track student eligibility, attendance, and placement status Maintain accurate placement records, reports, and documentation Coordinate with trainers and academic teams for student readiness Share placement updates and opportunities through emails, WhatsApp, or portals Collect feedback from recruiters and placed candidates Ensure placement targets and timelines are met Skills & Competencies Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent coordination and organizational abilities Knowledge of recruitment and hiring processes Ability to work with students, faculty, and corporate teams Problem-solving and multitasking skills Qualifications Any Graduate/Any Postgraduate 1–3 years of experience in placements.
Job highlights
· 1+ years experience in placement operations, recruitment, or corporate relations; skilled in LinkedIn, Naukri, Indeed sourcing; strong HR outreach and relationship-building
· Source job openings, connect with recruiters, coordinate placement processes, manage placement portal and student profiles, maintain employer database, and generate placement reports
Job description
Key Responsibilities:
Job & Opportunity Sourcing
· Actively source relevant job openings for students across LinkedIn, Naukri, Indeed, company career pages, recruitment platforms, and other job portals.
· Identify openings aligned with students' skills, courses, experience levels, locations, and career aspirations.
· Build and maintain a database of relevant companies, recruiters, HR professionals, and active job openings.
· Track new hiring requirements and identify recurring recruitment opportunities.
· Research companies and industries to identify potential hiring partners for BHI.
HR & Recruiter Outreach
· Connect with HR Managers, Talent Acquisition teams, recruiters, hiring managers, and company representatives through calls, email, LinkedIn, and other professional channels.
· Introduce and its student talent pool to prospective employers.
· Understand current and upcoming hiring requirements from companies.
· Share relevant candidate profiles and CVs based on employer requirements.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with HRs and recruiters.
· Follow up consistently with companies regarding open positions, candidate shortlists, interviews, and selection status.
· Work towards developing a strong network of active hiring companies.
Placement Coordination
· Coordinate the complete placement process between students, and employers.
· Share job opportunities with eligible students through the CEC portal and other approved channels.
· Collect and verify student applications for relevant positions.
· Coordinate candidate shortlisting with recruiters and internal teams.
· Schedule interviews, assessments, HR rounds, and other selection processes.
· Track interview attendance, candidate status, feedback, selections, and offer status.
· Follow up with both students and recruiters until the recruitment process is completed.
· Maintain accurate records of all ongoing and completed placement activities.
BHI Portal Management
· Manage and regularly update job opportunities, employer details, candidate applications, interview schedules, and placement status on the BHI portal.
· Ensure all placement information is accurate and updated in a timely manner.
· Upload new job openings and ensure relevant students are notified.
· Maintain candidate application and selection records.
· Track the complete placement pipeline through the portal.
· Generate and maintain placement-related reports and MIS as required.
Student CV & Profile Management
· Coordinate with students to collect and update their latest CVs and professional profiles.
· Ensure student CVs are aligned with relevant job descriptions and industry requirements.
· Help students improve basic CV structure, formatting, keywords, and role-specific positioning.
· Maintain updated student CV databases.
· Map students to relevant job opportunities based on their skills, experience, course background, and career goals.
· Ensure students are placement-ready before being recommended to employers.
Student Placement Support
· Communicate relevant job opportunities to eligible students.
· Guide students on application processes, interview schedules, documentation, and employer requirements.
· Coordinate interview preparation requirements with relevant internal teams.
· Track student participation across placement drives and recruitment processes.
· Follow up with students regarding interview attendance, results, offers, and joining status.
· Maintain professional communication with students throughout the placement journey.
Employer & Placement Database
· Build and continuously expand BHI's database of companies, HR professionals, recruiters, hiring managers, job openings, and placement outcomes.
· Maintain accurate records of employer interactions and hiring requirements.
· Track companies that regularly hire from BHI.
· Identify opportunities to develop long-term hiring relationships.
· Maintain a database of previous recruiters for future hiring requirements.
Reporting & MIS
· Maintain daily and weekly placement activity reports.
· Track metrics such as:
o Jobs sourced
o Companies contacted
o HR/recruiter connections
o Active hiring requirements
o Candidates submitted
o Interviews scheduled
o Candidates shortlisted
o Offers received
o Students placed
o Joining status
· Share regular placement updates with the reporting manager.
· Maintain accurate placement records and documentation.
Key Skills Required
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Good understanding of recruitment and hiring processes.
· Experience using LinkedIn, Naukri, Indeed, and other job portals for sourcing opportunities.
· Ability to identify relevant job opportunities and match them with candidate profiles.
· Strong HR/recruiter outreach and relationship-building skills.
· Excellent follow-up and coordination abilities.
· Strong organisational and time-management skills.
· Comfortable handling multiple candidates, recruiters, and hiring processes simultaneously.
· Good working knowledge of MS Excel/Google Sheets.
· Comfortable working with CRM, ATS, placement portals, or other recruitment platforms.
· Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
· Target-oriented and proactive approach.







