Mathiyazagan Palani

HR Consultant with a genuine interest in Organisational Development, combining hands-on experience shaping HR policy and performance frameworks with academic research into organisational and cultural change. Holds an MSc in International Human Resource Management from the University of Edinburgh Business School (2026), including a client-commissioned dissertation examining how organisations adapt their structures, governance and people practices in response to change. Experienced in designing performance frameworks, supporting talent and retention strategies, delivering leadership and wellbeing initiatives, and using data and reporting to measure impact and inform decisions.

Motivated, flexible and collaborative, with a strong personal commitment to integrity, respect and delivering meaningful outcomes for colleagues.

Client-Sourced Dissertation Researcher - Ethereum Foundation

(2026-04 - 2026-08)

• Delivered a client-commissioned research project for the Ethereum Foundation investigating how Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) are reshaping HRM theory and practice, and what strategic adaptations traditional organisations need to make.
• Designed and executed a 9-participant qualitative study spanning DAO contributors, Web3 HR professionals, traditional HR professionals, and legal/governance specialists, securing full ethics approval and managing the process from research design through to completed analysis.
• Translated decentralised governance and reward practices into practical workforce management implications, examining how organisations adapt structures, culture and people practices in response to change.

Consultant – Human Resources Business Partner - Suguna Stamp & Seal Pvt Ltd - India

(2022-08 - 2023-10)

Start-up, Manufacturing

• Designed HR policy, performance frameworks and workforce planning from the ground up, partnering with the leadership team to align people practices with business priorities during a period of rapid growth.
• Advised management on talent, engagement and retention strategies, cutting voluntary turnover by 15% during a major organisational change and expansion phase.
• Delivered training to 50+ employees on communication, teamwork and best practice, supporting leadership and behavioural development across the organisation.

Social Worker cum HR Consultant - Antoinette Charitable Trust (ACT) - Chennai, India

(2023-05 - 2025-07)

• Designed and facilitated 25+ wellbeing and development workshops on stress management, emotional intelligence and positive workplace culture, directly shaping organisational culture across 5 departments.
• Developed individual support plans for 40+ employee relations and welfare cases, applying a consistent, inclusive approach to people management.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to embed a safe, compliant and inclusive working environment.

Executive – Human Resources (Cluster HR – 6 Centres) - Nova Pulse IVF Clinic Pvt Ltd - India

(2021-09 - 2022-07)

• Introduced engagement initiatives that reduced staff turnover by 10% across a dispersed, six-centre, 150-employee organisation, using data and insight to identify what would make the biggest difference.
• Supported performance and talent processes for 50+ new hires per year, maintaining accurate HR records and reporting to inform decision-making across all sites.
• Acted as first point of contact for HR queries, building strong working relationships with managers and colleagues across the organisation.

Executive – Human Resources - Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospitals Ltd - India

(2020-03 - 2021-07)

• Organised training sessions for 300+ employees supporting leadership and behavioural development, and maintained employee records achieving 100% audit compliance.
• Supported employee engagement and performance monitoring across multiple departments, contributing to a positive, well-governed workplace culture.

Assistant Professor – PG Department of Human Resource Management - Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College - India

(2022-08 - 2025-08)

• Delivered postgraduate teaching and coaching on HR, employee relations and leadership to 70+ students annually.
• Coordinated 10+ placement drives and industry engagement activities, building relationships with employers and professional bodies.

MSc - International Human Resource Management - University of Edinburgh Business School (2026)

Professional Certification - HR Management & HR Analytics - Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) (2022)

Master Diploma - Training & Development - Indian Academy of Training & Development (2020)

Master of Social Work - Human Resource Management - Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College (2020)

B.Com - Corporate Secretaryship - Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College (2018)