JOB DESCRIPTION
Placements Associate – Corporate & Public Relations
Organization
AIMS Institutes
Position
Placements Associate – Corporate & Public Relations
Location
AIMS Institutes Campus, Peenya, Bengaluru – 560058
Department
Placements & Corporate Relations
Reporting To
Manager – Placements & Corporate Relations
Employment Type
Full-Time | Permanent
Joining
Experience
Immediate Joiners Preferred
2 – 6 Years in HR / Talent Acquisition / Placements / Corporate Relations
About AIMS Institutes
AIMS Institutes, Peenya, Bengaluru is a premier institution offering management and technology programs. With a strong legacy of academic excellence, AIMS is committed to bridging the gap between industry and academia by equipping students with the competencies, exposure, and opportunities needed to excel in their careers. The Placements & Corporate Relations team plays a pivotal role in this mission by building robust industry partnerships and delivering outstanding placement outcomes for students.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and well-networked Placements Associate who brings a strong HR background, deep industry connections across Bengaluru and pan-India, and the drive to deliver exceptional placement outcomes. The ideal candidate will hit the ground running—leveraging their existing corporate network to establish new recruitments partnerships, facilitate campus drives, and create meaningful career opportunities for AIMS students across MBA, BBA, MCA, BCA, BHM, MCom, BCom and allied programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Industry Connect & Corporate Outreach
▸ Leverage existing HR and corporate networks across Bengaluru and pan-India to onboard new recruiting companies.
▸ Proactively reach out to HR Heads, Talent Acquisition Managers, and Business Leaders to establish long-term placement partnerships.
▸ Build and maintain a robust pipeline of companies across sectors including IT, BFSI, Consulting, FMCG, Retail, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Startups.
▸ Represent AIMS Institutes at industry conclaves, HR forums, and networking events to enhance institutional visibility.
- Campus Recruitment Coordination
▸ Plan, schedule, and execute on-campus and off-campus recruitment drives, hackathons, case study competitions, and pre-placement talks.
▸ Coordinate end-to-end logistics for placement activities — from JD collection and shortlisting to offer letter tracking.
▸ Liaise with company HRs to align recruitment calendars and ensure seamless interview processes.
▸ Maintain placement databases and generate periodic reports on recruitment activity, conversion rates, and placement statistics.
- Student Readiness & Engagement
▸ Conduct mock interviews, group discussions, resume workshops, and aptitude training sessions in coordination with the academics team.
▸ Guide and mentor students on career mapping, industry trends, skill gaps, and professional etiquette.
▸ Identify students requiring special attention and devise targeted intervention plans to improve their employability.
- Alumni & Stakeholder Engagement
▸ Tap into the AIMS alumni network to expand referral-based hiring opportunities.
▸ Collaborate with faculty, HODs, and academic coordinators to align placement efforts with curriculum outcomes.
▸ Work with the marketing team to highlight placement successes through case studies, testimonials, and social media content.
- Data Management & Reporting
▸ Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of companies visited, students placed, salary packages, and sector-wise placement data.
▸ Prepare placement brochures, company profiles, and institutional presentations for corporate meetings.
▸ Track and report KPIs including number of companies onboarded, placement percentage, average CTC, and sector diversity.
Qualifications & Skills Required
Education
MBA / PGDM in HR or Marketing; Graduates with relevant experience in HR / Placements / Corporate Relations also considered
Experience
2–6 years in HR, Talent Acquisition, Campus Recruitment, Staffing, or Institutional Placements
Industry Network
Strong, demonstrated network of HR professionals, hiring managers, and corporate decision-makers in Bengaluru and pan-India
Core Skills
Relationship Management | Corporate Negotiations | Stakeholder Communication | Data & Reporting | Student Mentoring
Tools
MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) | LinkedIn Recruiter | CRM / Placement Management Systems | Google Workspace
Availability
Immediate Joiner — candidates serving notice period of up to 15 days may be considered
What We Are Looking For
▸ A self-starter with a go-getter attitude who can independently build and convert a corporate pipeline.
▸ Someone with proven success in placing students or hiring candidates at scale in previous roles.
▸ A candidate who is passionate about student success and has the empathy to mentor and guide young professionals.
▸ Excellent communicator in English and Kannada/Hindi — comfortable presenting to Boards, Corporate HRs, and students alike.
▸ Ability to travel within Bengaluru and pan-India for corporate visits and placement drives.
▸ High energy, organized, and deadline-driven with the ability to multitask across multiple company drives simultaneously.
What AIMS Institutes Offers
▸ Competitive compensation aligned with experience and industry benchmarks.
▸ Opportunity to work at the intersection of academia and industry with genuine impact on student careers.
▸ Collaborative and growth-oriented work culture.
▸ Access to AIMS's existing corporate relationships as a strong foundation to build upon.
▸ Professional development opportunities through HR forums, placement cell conclaves, and training programs.
AIMS Institutes, Peenya, Bengaluru – 560058
AIMS Institutes is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and communities.
Skills: campus,partnerships,industry relations,corporate relations
