About ExcelR

ExcelR is a leading EdTech company founded by distinguished alumni of IIM and ISB, dedicated to transforming careers through world-class upskilling. Recognized twice with the Deloitte Fast 50 Award, ExcelR is one of India’s fastest-growing tech companies.

With an employee strength of 450+ and a strong PAN India and USA presence, ExcelR has built a thriving community of 300,000+ learners globally. We collaborate with premier institutes such as IIT Madras, IIT Jammu, IIT Roorkee, and BITS Pilani to deliver cutting-edge programs.

Job Summary

The Team Lead – Placements is responsible for leading and managing a team of Placement Coordinators to ensure successful student placements aligned with organizational goals. The role involves overseeing end-to-end placement operations, coordinating with internal stakeholders and employer partners, driving team performance against targets, and ensuring high-quality placement outcomes and student satisfaction.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1) Team Management & Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Placement Coordinators to achieve individual and team placement targets.
• Allocate student portfolios and employer requirements among team members and monitor progress.
• Conduct regular team reviews, performance tracking, and feedback sessions.
• Train and guide team members on placement processes, interview coordination, and stakeholder management.

2) Placement Operations

• Oversee screening and shortlisting of student profiles in line with client job descriptions (JDs).
• Ensure timely scheduling and smooth execution of interviews between students and employer partners.
• Act as an escalation point for students, clients, and internal teams during the placement process.
• Coordinate with the Skill Development / Training team to bridge skill gaps and improve student employability.

3) Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate closely with Client Acquisition teams to fulfill hiring requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employer partners to improve placement opportunities.
• Ensure clear communication of client expectations to the placement team and students.

4) Target Achievement & Reporting

• Own monthly and quarterly placement targets for the team and ensure consistent achievement.
• Track KPIs such as interview-to-offer ratio, placement conversion, and student participation.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates of placement activities, interview feedback, and outcomes in the portal/CRM.
• Prepare and share regular placement reports with management.

5) Student Engagement & Career Support

• Oversee communication with both employed and unemployed program graduates.
• Support and participate in employability workshops, interview preparation sessions, and placement drives.
• Ensure a positive and transparent placement experience for students.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders including students, employers, and internal teams.
• Target-driven mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable with public speaking, conducting workshops, and leading group sessions.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and self-motivation.

Educational Qualifications

• Graduate or Postgraduate in Human Resources, Management, Education, or a related field.

Experience

• 4–7 years of experience in placements, recruitment, career services, or talent acquisition.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a team lead or supervisory role.
• Prior experience in EdTech, training institutes, or recruitment firms preferred.