Vaibhav Khode
About Vaibhav Khode
Vaibhav Khode is a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with extensive experience in recruitment and human resources. He has worked with various organizations, including SmartServ and Drip Capital, and holds an MBA in Human Resources Management from Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Current Role at Drip Capital
Vaibhav Khode serves as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Drip Capital since 2021. He operates in a hybrid work environment in Pune, Maharashtra, India. His responsibilities include employing a data-driven approach to strategic sourcing and talent mapping. He has successfully filled diverse roles, such as Global Head Finance and Global Head Risk Analytics. Khode utilizes various assessment tools to evaluate candidates, ensuring a thorough selection process.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to his current position, Vaibhav Khode worked at SmartServ as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for six months in 2021 and as a Talent Acquisition Specialist from 2020 to 2021. He also held the role of Talent Acquisition Executive at Merkle Sokrati from 2019 to 2020. His experience includes designing a Post-Offer Candidate Engagement Plan that significantly reduced offer-drop-out rates in technology and business hiring.
Educational Background
Vaibhav Khode holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Management from Savitribai Phule Pune University. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Management from Sinhgad Institute of Management. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in talent acquisition and human resources.
Achievements in Recruitment
Throughout his career, Vaibhav Khode has achieved notable results in recruitment efficiency. At SmartServ, he reduced the hiring time by 10 days against a 45-day service level agreement for technology and leadership roles. In 2022, he saved 70-80% in external recruitment vendor costs at Drip Capital. His focus on diversity and inclusion is a key aspect of his recruitment strategy.
Technical Skills and Tools
Vaibhav Khode is proficient in various recruitment tools and technologies. He manages candidates using Greenhouse ATS and Phenom People CRM. He employs technical assessment tools such as Codility, CodeSignal, and Hackerrank for candidate evaluation. Additionally, he utilizes psychometric assessment tools like Mercer Mettl and Jombay to enhance the selection process.