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Varun Kandoth

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Sr. GM HR ( Head Talent Acquisition) at Malabar Group
📍 Kozhikode, Kerala, India

Varun is a senior HR leader at Malabar Group with 20 years of experience in talent acquisition and people management. A graduate of Anna University, he is a CXO hiring expert who has co-authored a case study on ethical business practices and people-centric leadership. Colleagues describe him as dedicated and dependable.

His career is fundamentally driven by a passion for helping people and contributing to their satisfaction in the workplace. This core value aligns with his professional focus on creating a positive employee experience and fostering a supportive environment, reflecting a deep-seated interest in people-centric initiatives.

He believes the true impact of talent acquisition begins at onboarding, not just at offer acceptance.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Sr. GM HR ( Head Talent Acquisition)
Job Level
Senior
Location
Kozhikode, Kerala, India
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Ethical Leadership
Recently co-authored a case study on the founder of Malabar Group, highlighting the importance of integrity, trust, and people-centric leadership in building a business legacy.
Employee Onboarding
He publicly states that the real impact of talent acquisition begins at onboarding, emphasizing the importance of the post-hire employee journey for long-term success.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Sr. GM HR ( Head Talent Acquisition)
Malabar Group
12-2023
GM - HR ( Head Talent Acquisition )
Malabar Group
11-2021
AGM - HR ( Head Talent Acquisition )
Malabar Group
5-2018 - 11-2021
Senior Human Resources Manager
Jio
2-2015 - 1-2018
Assistant Manager - HR
Galadari Ice Cream Co. (Baskin-Robbins®)
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Education
2003 - 2005
MBA
Anna University Chennai
2001 - 2003
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Sreeshylam
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