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How much do placement manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for placement manager in Wisconsin is $60,082.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,400.00 and $69,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a placement manager?

Placement Managers are professionals responsible for coordinating and overseeing the process of matching candidates with suitable job opportunities, often within educational institutions, staffing agencies, or corporate environments. They work closely with employers to understand their hiring needs and with job seekers or students to prepare them for roles, ensuring a good fit for both parties. Placement Managers may also organize career fairs, conduct interviews, and provide career counseling. Their goal is to facilitate successful employment outcomes and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates.

What is the difference between Placement Manager vs Recruitment Coordinator?

AspectPlacement ManagerRecruitment Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree, HR certificationsBachelor's degree, HR or related certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees placement strategies, interacts with clients and candidatesAssists in candidate sourcing, schedules interviews, supports recruitment process
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in staffing agencies, corporate HR departmentsCommon in HR teams, recruitment firms
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in placement and recruitmentLearning about support roles in hiring process

The Placement Manager focuses on overseeing the entire placement process, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful candidate placements. In contrast, the Recruitment Coordinator primarily supports the recruitment process by scheduling interviews and assisting with candidate communication. Both roles require HR-related credentials and are integral to staffing and recruitment industries, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a placement manager?

To thrive as a Placement Manager, you need strong organizational skills, knowledge of recruitment processes, and a background in human resources or career services, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), CRM software, and data analytics tools is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, negotiation abilities, and effective communication help you build lasting relationships with employers and candidates. These skills are crucial to efficiently matching talent with opportunities, ensuring client satisfaction, and achieving successful placement outcomes.

What are some common challenges placement managers face when coordinating between employers and job candidates?

Placement Managers often encounter challenges such as aligning employer expectations with candidate qualifications, managing tight timelines for placements, and handling last-minute changes or cancellations. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential for overcoming these hurdles. Additionally, Placement Managers must balance the needs of multiple stakeholders while ensuring a positive experience for both employers and candidates, which can require creative problem-solving and adaptability.
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Infographic showing various Placement Manager job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,082 per year, or $28.9 per hour.

Health & Benefits Pharmacy Placement Manager

Willis Towers Watson

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

$64 - $75.25/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


Willis Towers Watson rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 150 rated financial services


Job description

Pharmacy Placement Manager

As a Pharmacy Placement Manager, you will significantly contribute to a client's benefits strategy through managing and/or leading the entire vendor/carrier bid, procurement, and negotiation process. While the focus area will be Pharmacy, you will have opportunities to learn the full spectrum of employer health and group benefit programs including medical, dental, life, and disability. You will interface with vendors and client teams, prepare client deliverables, and ensure quality standards are met.

The Role

  • Materially contributes to clients' benefits strategies by leading the entire carrier/vendor bid, procurement, and negotiation process for clients
  • Understands and articulates broader impact of placement strategies and decisions for carrier/vendor marketings (Requests for Information or Requests for Proposal)
  • Applies in-depth knowledge of industry trends, available products/solutions and carrier/vendor differentiators to inform and influence clients' placement strategies
  • Manages clients' expectation and relationships positively and effectively
  • Collaborates with Client Service teams and H&B Communities of Expertise (CoEs) to communicate and deliver placement results by preparing teams for meetings or directly co-presenting in meetings
  • Provides quality reviews for placement work created by the Global Delivery Centers (GDCs) and/or junior Placement colleagues
  • Awards business to chosen carrier/vendor and manages declination communications to those not selected
  • Maintains/cultivates strong carrier/vendor relationships to enhance WTW's market position and brand

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience in professional services, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or insurance vendor/carrier
  • Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Pharmacy programs, including contracts and provisions
  • Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Pharmacy vendor/carrier landscape
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget
  • Strong client service orientation and ability to manage expectations and relationships both internally and with clients
  • Proven ability to identify and resolve issues with limited information and experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
  • Ability to direct work of more junior colleagues and provide feedback
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
  • State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
  • Relevant industry experience and/or Bachelor's degree in finance/math, risk management, human resources or business will be considered in lieu of industry experience

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

Compensation and Benefits Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $ 100,000.00 - $120, 000.00 USD annually.This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company BenefitsWTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

  • Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
  • Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
  • Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans' eligibility requirements.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

EOE, including disability/vets

Job Identification 202603472

Job Category Broking

Posting Date 06/09/2026, 03:23 PM

Locations 111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, US

Job Schedule Full time


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