Vaibhav Khode
About Vaibhav Khode
Vaibhav Khode is a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with extensive experience in utilizing psychometric assessment tools and various sourcing methods. He has significantly reduced recruitment costs and hiring times while specializing in diversity and inclusion within the recruitment process.
Work at Drip Capital
Vaibhav Khode serves as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Drip Capital, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on sourcing and evaluating candidates for various positions within the organization. He utilizes advanced tools such as Greenhouse ATS and Phenom People CRM to manage candidates effectively. His work involves employing a data-driven approach to strategic sourcing and talent mapping, which contributes to the overall efficiency of the recruitment process.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Drip Capital, Vaibhav Khode worked at SmartServ as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for six months in 2021. He also held the position of Talent Acquisition Specialist (Technical & Product) at SmartServ from 2020 to 2021. His earlier experience includes working as a Talent Acquisition Executive at Merkle Sokrati from 2019 to 2020, and as a Human Resources Associate at Taj Hotels from 2015 to 2016. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the recruitment landscape.
Education and Expertise
Vaibhav Khode holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Sinhgad Institute of Management. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from Savitribai Phule Pune University. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in talent acquisition and human resources.
Achievements in Recruitment
In 2022, Vaibhav Khode achieved significant cost savings by reducing external recruitment vendor costs by 70-80%. He designed a Post-Offer Candidate Engagement Plan that effectively reduced the offer-drop-out rate by 50% in Technology-Hiring and 65% in Business-Hiring. Additionally, he successfully reduced hiring time by 10 days against a 45-day SLA for Technology & Leadership Roles, demonstrating his efficiency in the recruitment process.
Specialization in Diversity and Inclusion
Vaibhav Khode specializes in incorporating diversity and inclusion into the recruitment process. He employs psychometric assessment tools such as Mercer Mettl and Jombay to assess candidates comprehensively. His approach ensures that the hiring process is equitable and considers a wide range of candidates, contributing to a more diverse workforce.