SHYAM ADHIKARI
Kolkata
Summary
Results-driven and strategically focused Training & Placement Professional with over a decade of experience in managing end-to-end campus recruitment, corporate outreach, and student career development across reputed institutions like Jindal Global Business School (JGBS), O.P. Jindal Global University, Galgotias University, and BIITS-Goa. Adept at building strong industry relationships, facilitating 100% placement and internship support, and driving employer engagement across sectors including IT, BFSI, Pharmaceutical , Consulting, FMCG, and Core Engineering. Proven expertise in designing student-centric training programs, executing large-scale recruitment drives, and aligning academic curricula with industry needs. Skilled in using platforms like Superset, handling NAAC/NBA data reporting, and driving paid internship conversions. Recognized for consistent corporate collaboration, CXO-level connects, and creating strong employer pipelines through outreach, branding, and student readiness initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager
O.P. Jindal Global University-Jindal Global Business School
01.2025 - Current
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Assistant General Manager – Office of Career Services (OCS), Jindal Global Business School (JGBS)
- Spearheaded end-to-end placement and internship operations ensuring 100% placement/internship opportunities for eligible students under the “One Student-One Offer” policy across all specializations.
- Ensured a weekly pipeline of minimum 10 job descriptions (JDs) through Superset for ongoing internship and placement cycles.
- Strategically promoted paid internships, achieving a 25%+ reduction in unpaid internship offerings each cycle.
- Maintained 24-hour TAT (Turnaround Time) for communication with students and recruiters, streamlining selection and joining processes effectively.
- Achieved zero escalations from students or corporate partners by ensuring strict compliance with JGBS Placement & Internship Policies.
- Corporate Outreach & Industry Engagement
- Led minimum 2 corporate outreach visits monthly, with targeted CXO/IA-level meetings in Delhi NCR and other metro cities.
- Organized 2+ Distinguished Lectures per month, onboarding CXO-level speakers for enhanced industry-academia collaboration.
- Facilitated campus engagement initiatives including pre-placement talks, recruiter sessions, and industry-driven events.
- Onboarded 10+ new Fortune 500 recruiters per semester, expanding corporate hiring partnerships beyond previous cycles.
- Sent 10+ personalized outreach messages via LinkedIn email and build and nurture industry networks.
- Data Management & Reporting
- Designed and updated placement reports, internship brochures, and marketing flyers each semester.
- Shared weekly dashboards on JD float, interview attendance, and selection status with senior leadership and data team.
- Ensured real-time data accuracy on Superset platform for recruiter tracking, student applications, and offer management.
- Consolidated cross-departmental efforts to streamline employer engagement initiatives, expanding long-term recruiter partnerships and enhancing placement outcomes for graduating cohorts.
AGM
O.P. Jindal Global University - Office of Career Services
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Led Career Services operations for Law, Humanities, Public Policy, Health Management, and Management programs, ensuring a seamless and high-quality interface between students and industry for placements and internships. Successfully facilitated 100% placement assistance for eligible students across all programs by aligning corporate expectations with student skill sets.
- Established strategic recruitment partnerships with top corporate startups, and research institutions, resulting in a significant increase in first-time recruiters and repeat hiring.
- Developed and implemented a structured Internship and Pre-Placement Program (IPP) that enhanced student industry readiness through mentoring, mock interviews, and soft skills training.
- Collaborated with academic departments and industry leaders to create industry-aligned curricula, employability workshops, and experiential learning sessions.
- Conducted regular outreach to HR and CXO-level professionals, arranging on-campus and virtual recruitment drives, speaker sessions, and corporate conclaves.
- Generated and maintained placement dashboards, company databases, offer trackers, and internship reports, ensuring data accuracy for internal and external stakeholders.
- Promoted paid internships and high-quality industry projects, particularly in sectors like FMCG, Pharmaceutical , IT, BFSI, and consulting, enhancing student exposure.
- Monitored student performance in internships and placements, ensuring timely resolution of issues and maintaining high recruiter satisfaction levels.
- Represented the institute at job fairs, corporate HR summits, and professional networking forums to strengthen the employer engagement ecosystem.
- Cultivated key relationships with industry leaders and alumni to expand recruitment opportunities, resulting in broader corporate engagement and increased on-campus hiring across diverse sectors.
Senior Manager
Galgotias University
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Senior Manager – CPDD
- Oversaw complete placement and internship lifecycle for students across MBA, BBA, and B.Pharm programs, ensuring structured career guidance, corporate exposure, and job readiness.
- Achieved placement offers for over 90% of eligible students every academic year, with an increasing focus on core sector hiring for B.Pharm and PGDM students.
- Developed and maintained customized sectoral databases, enabling focused JD mapping, interview preparation, and recruiter alignment for each academic program.
- Strengthened corporate outreach by targeting new employers in emerging industries such as EV, digital marketing, supply chain tech, and MedTech.
- Led campus recruitment drives and hosted over 100+ companies annually for internships and final placements.
- Increased paid internship opportunities by 40%, particularly in the BBA and B.Pharm domains, by proactively engaging with mid-size firms and startups.
- Tracked and reported sector-wise placement metrics, enabling leadership to optimize employer targeting and student training interventions.
- Fostered strong alumni relations and converted alumni into active hiring partners and mentors.
- Introduced placement-readiness boot camps focused on aptitude, business communication, sector-specific knowledge, and mock GD/PIs.
- Formulated institutional partnerships with national and international organizations to expand placement networks and provide students access to new career pathways and industry projects.
- Secured cross-functional partnerships with academic departments, HR networks, and student clubs to enhance placement outcomes.
Manager
Sharda University
02.2016 - 01.2021
- Key Responsibilities:
- 1. Strategic Placement Planning
- Design and implement annual placement and internship strategies aligned with student profiles, industry trends, and academic goals.
- Achieve 100% placement support for eligible students across disciplines by building long-term recruitment partnerships.
- Prepare and execute a sector-wise placement roadmap (IT, Core, BFSI, Pharmaceutical , Consulting, Startups, etc.) tailored to student specializations.
- 2. Corporate Relations & Outreach
- Develop and maintain relationships with CXOs, HR Heads, and Campus Recruiters to ensure consistent industry participation.
- Organize recruitment drives, corporate conclaves, pre-placement talks, and alumni panels across UG and PG programs.
- Onboard new recruiters every semester while retaining key hiring partners through regular engagement.
- 3. Training & Employability Enhancement
- Collaborate with academic teams to embed career readiness training modules (aptitude, soft skills, domain knowledge) into curricula.
- Conduct skill-gap analysis and roll out customized training interventions for different programs (MBA, B.Tech, BBA, Pharmacy, etc.).
- Partner with industry experts, training firms, and alumni to conduct mock interviews, resume clinics, and certification boot camps.
- 4. Data Management & Reporting
- Maintain accurate placement data, offer dashboards, and student readiness trackers for management and accreditation purposes.
- Publish placement reports, internship brochures, and recruiter snapshots each semester.
- Ensure real-time data updates on digital platforms like Superset, Unstop, or internal ERP systems.
- 5. Student Engagement & Support
- Provide personalized career counseling and mentoring to students based on their strengths, interests, and industry fit.
- Resolve student grievances related to placements/internships promptly and maintain zero escalation policy.
- Create awareness on emerging career options, entrepreneurship, and higher education pathways.
- Ideal Skills & Qualities:
- Excellent industry network and corporate communication skills
- Strong analytical and planning abilities
- Proficiency in campus hiring platforms (Superset, Handshake, etc.)
- Deep understanding of student behavior, career aspirations, and placement dynamics
- Passionate about student success and institutional growth
- Championed initiatives that advanced student career trajectories and supported long-term university development through targeted engagement programs and stakeholder collaboration.
TPO
BITS-Pilani
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Training & Placement Officer (TPO)BIITS – Goa Campus
- As the Training & Placement Officer at BIITS-Goa Campus, the primary objective is to enhance the employability of students and connect them with meaningful career opportunities through structured training, career support, and strong industry engagement.
- Key Responsibilities:
- 1. Placement Strategy & Execution
- Develop and implement a comprehensive placement calendar covering campus drives, pre-placement talks, and internship processes for all academic streams (Engineering, Management, Computer Science, etc.).
- Ensure maximum placement of eligible students by connecting with leading companies across IT, core engineering, finance, and service sectors.
- Coordinate on-campus and virtual recruitment processes, including aptitude tests, group discussions, interviews, and selection formalities.
- 2. Industry Outreach & Employer Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with HR heads, talent acquisition teams, and CXOs across companies in Goa and pan-India.
- Onboard new recruiters every semester, including Goa-based industries, tourism & hospitality firms, startups, and tech companies.
- Organize corporate engagement events such as industry guest lectures, webinars, job fairs, and employer branding sessions.
- 3. Training & Career Development
- Identify training needs of students and collaborate with external trainers and internal faculty to organize sessions on:
- Aptitude and reasoning
- Business communication and soft skills
- Resume writing and personal interviews
- Conduct mock interviews, coding tests, and group discussions for final-year students in collaboration with industry mentors.
- 4. Internship Coordination
- Facilitate mandatory internships and summer training programs as per academic guidelines.
- Promote paid internships and ensure companies provide meaningful learning exposure.
- Monitor student performance during internships and gather recruiter feedback.
- 5. Data & Reporting
- Maintain and update placement records, recruiter databases, and offer tracking sheets.
- Prepare placement reports, company profiles, and student analytics for internal audits and NAAC/NBA/AICTE compliance.
- Provide regular reports to the Director/Principal on placement progress and hiring trends.
- 6. Student Support & Guidance
- Offer individual career counseling sessions to students based on their interests, strengths, and career goals.
- Educate students on emerging roles, competitive exams, entrepreneurship, and higher studies options.
- Ensure a student-centric approach, maintaining discipline, punctuality, and integrity during placement processes.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Strong corporate connect and employer relationship-building skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Experience in using placement platforms like Superset or campus ERP
- Ability to manage multiple recruitment cycles and student batches simultaneously
- Deep understanding of Goa's local industry ecosystem and national employment trends
- Strengthened partnerships with leading organizations by coordinating campus recruitment drives, customizing engagement initiatives to align with employer expectations, and facilitating seamless interactions between recruiters and students.
HR-Manager
V3 Solution Pvt Ltd
03.2011 - 12.2014
- Key Responsibilities:
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment:
- Led end-to-end recruitment process for voice, non-voice, and support roles across US/UK/AUS shifts.
- Developed recruitment strategies using job portals, social media, and employee referrals to maintain a strong talent pipeline.
- Conducted interviews, onboarding, and induction programs aligned with global compliance standards.
- Employee Relations & Engagement:
- Acted as the primary point of contact for grievance handling, conflict resolution, and employee satisfaction initiatives.
- Implemented engagement programs to reduce attrition and enhance employee morale in rotational shift environments.
- Performance Management:
- Executed performance appraisal processes (monthly, quarterly, annual) for frontline and support teams.
- Supported managers in setting KPIs, performance feedback, and PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) processes.
- HR Operations & Compliance:
- Managed employee database, attendance, and payroll coordination ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws, POSH, and international BPO labor regulations.
- Training & Development:
- Identified skill gaps and coordinated with L&D teams to conduct regular training sessions and soft skills workshops.
- Introduced leadership development programs for high-potential employees.
- Attrition & Retention Management:
- Analyzed exit trends and implemented retention strategies tailored to high-pressure BPO work culture.
- Designed reward and recognition programs to boost retention in night shift employees.
- HR Reporting & Analytics:
- Prepared dashboards and HR metrics for attrition, hiring, performance, and training.
- Provided insights and data to management for workforce planning and strategy.
- Revamped existing HR policies and procedures to align with organizational objectives.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 200-employee company.
Education
Post Graduation-MBA -
University of Mysore
Karnataka 01.2024
Certification-HR Leadership Management -
XLRI
Jamshedpur01.2024
Under Graduation-BA -
Barasat State University
West Bengal 01.2012
Skills
- Strategic Campus Recruitment Planning
- Corporate Outreach & Industry Engagement
- Student Training & Skill Development
- Career Counseling & Mentorship
- MOU and Partnership Development
- Pre-Placement Program Management
- Placement Data Analytics & Reporting
- Event & Program Coordination
- Collaboration with Academic Departments
- Digital Platforms & Tech Tools Proficiency
- Collaboration with Academic Departments
- Digital Platforms & Tech Tools Proficiency
Core Work Responsibilities
- Lead and manage corporate outreach initiatives to build and strengthen industry relationships.
- Oversee campus placement activities, ensuring successful student placements and internships.
- Provide career counselling to guide students in career planning and professional growth.
- Manage all Campus-to-Corporate operational activities such as Distinguished Lectures (DL), Guest Lectures (GL), and Commencement Lectures.
- Facilitate “Classroom to Boardroom” preparation programs to enhance students’ employability skills.
- Maintain and manage data for all accreditation bodies in alignment with B-School standards.
- Collaborated closely with students, faculty, and the creative team to develop placement dossiers, brochures, and other key documents.
Disclaimer
I hereby affirm that the details furnished in this resume are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I take full responsibility for the authenticity of the information and remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and professionalism in all my endeavors.
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
O.P. Jindal Global University-Jindal Global Business School
01.2025 - Current
AGM
O.P. Jindal Global University - Office of Career Services
01.2024 - 01.2025
Senior Manager
Galgotias University
01.2021 - 01.2024
Manager
Sharda University
02.2016 - 01.2021
TPO
BITS-Pilani
01.2015 - 02.2016
HR-Manager
V3 Solution Pvt Ltd
03.2011 - 12.2014
Post Graduation-MBA -
University of Mysore
Certification-HR Leadership Management -
XLRI
Under Graduation-BA -
Barasat State University
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