A Placement Officer typically runs placement operations within a workforce or training program — managing employer relations, client placement, and outcomes reporting across the program portfolio.
Placement Officer pay typically runs $56K–$97K at this level, and jobs in this field are projected to grow 6% through 2034.
Daily rhythm involves employer outreach, client placement coordination, and program documentation. You'll often work across multiple cases simultaneously, with each having its own employer dynamics and client situation. Pacing follows program cycles and labor market dynamics.
The dual-stakeholder navigation can surprise newcomers — serving job seekers while also serving employers, with priorities that don't always align. Coordination with employers, clients, and case management is constant. Outcomes reporting tends to shape program decisions.
People who thrive here typically have steady warmth, comfort with matching judgment, and patience for varied client needs. Reliable follow-through and the temperament to manage many threads usually matter more than prior recruiting background.
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View all Business Operations roles →A Placement Officer typically runs placement operations within a workforce or training program — managing employer relations, client placement, and outcomes reporting across the program portfolio.
Median pay for a Placement Officer is about $73K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $45K to $127K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).
Core skills for this role include Speaking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Critical Thinking.
Most people in this role hold a bachelor's degree.
Employment in this field is projected to grow about 6.2% through 2034, with roughly 917,460 people working in it today (BLS).
Closely related roles include Placement Director, HR Ops Manager (Human Resources Operations Manager), and Placement Secretary.
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