Placement Officer

Placement Manager – Aviation & Hospitality

Location:

Hydrabad

Experience:

5–8 Years

Industry Preference:

Aviation, Hospitality, Travel, Airlines, Hotels, Retail, Customer Service

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and industry-connected Placement Manager to drive student placement initiatives and corporate partnerships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aviation or hospitality recruitment, strong industry relationships, and a passion for preparing students for successful careers in customer-facing industries.

Key Responsibilities

Placement & Corporate Relations

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with airlines, hotels, travel companies, retail organizations, and customer service employers.
• Generate placement opportunities and ensure consistent hiring support for students.
• Organize campus recruitment drives, walk-ins, interviews, job fairs, and placement events.
• Coordinate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and facilitate talent acquisition.

Student Placement & Career Readiness

• Conduct placement planning and execution to achieve monthly and annual placement targets.
• Guide students on career opportunities across aviation, hospitality, travel, retail, and service sectors.
• Conduct mock interviews, group discussions, resume reviews, and career counseling sessions.
• Prepare students for employer interactions through professional grooming and employability enhancement programs.

Aviation & Hospitality Screening

• Conduct grooming assessments, personality evaluations, and professional readiness checks.
• Perform height, weight, and appearance assessments for aviation-related roles such as Cabin Crew and Ground Staff.
• Ensure students meet industry standards and employer-specific requirements.

Industry Engagement & Vendor Management

• Build long-term partnerships with industry stakeholders and recruitment agencies.
• Coordinate employer visits, guest lectures, networking sessions, and recruitment campaigns.
• Maintain regular communication with hiring partners and identify new business opportunities for placements.

Compliance & Process Management

• Gain comprehensive understanding of organizational policies, placement processes, and student development frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to placement protocols, company standards, grooming guidelines, and professional ethics.
• Track placement data, prepare MIS reports, and present placement performance metrics to management.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related discipline.
• MBA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in Placement, Corporate Relations, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or Career Services.
• Prior experience in Aviation, Hospitality, Travel, Airlines, Hotels, Retail, or Customer Service industries is mandatory.
• Strong network of HR professionals, recruiters, and hiring managers across relevant industries.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to achieve placement targets and manage multiple recruitment initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong presentation, counseling, and student mentoring capabilities.