Swarna Mathiyazhagan
About Swarna Mathiyazhagan
Swarna Mathiyazhagan serves as the Associate Director of People Operations and Employee Experience at Mad Street Den, where she focuses on aligning HR strategies with company goals and enhancing diversity and inclusion. With a background in journalism and extensive experience in human resources, she has successfully managed the employee lifecycle and contributed to significant team growth.
Current Role at Mad Street Den
Swarna Mathiyazhagan serves as the Associate Director of People Operations and Employee Experience at Mad Street Den, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she collaborates closely with senior management to align HR strategies with the company's goals and growth trajectory. Her responsibilities include overseeing the end-to-end employee lifecycle management, which encompasses recruitment, onboarding, training, recognition, performance management, and exit management.
Previous Experience at Mad Street Den
Before her current role, Swarna Mathiyazhagan worked at Mad Street Den in various capacities. She served as the Manager of People Operations and Employee Experience from 2021 to 2023 and as a Human Resources Executive from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she played a key role in scaling the company's workforce from approximately 70 to over 300 employees across multiple geographies. She also focused on making diversity and inclusion a standard operating procedure within the organization.
Internship Experience
Swarna Mathiyazhagan began her career with internships that provided foundational experience in human resources and journalism. In 2015, she interned at The New Indian Express for one month in Chennai. Additionally, she completed a two-month internship at Bhumi in 2018, where she gained further insights into human resources practices.
Education and Academic Background
Swarna Mathiyazhagan studied at the University of Madras, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from 2013 to 2016. This academic background provided her with essential skills in communication and media, which she later applied in her HR roles.
HR Policy Development and Compliance
In her current and previous roles, Swarna Mathiyazhagan has been responsible for designing and executing HR policies to ensure compliance with employment laws. Her work in this area is crucial for maintaining organizational standards and fostering a positive workplace environment.