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Palani Murugan

Critic · DISC type C
HR Technology Partner at Equitas Small Finance Bank
📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Palani is an experienced HR Technology and Process Consultant specializing in digital transformation, talent systems, and process optimization. An expert in HR operations and project management, he holds an executive certificate in Leadership with AI from the Indian School of Business, driving technology-focused HR solutions.

He is passionate about translating ideas into reality, recently spearheading the launch of a much-awaited digital offering for his colleagues and expressing gratitude for the collaborative journey.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
HR Technology Partner
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Personality Overview

How Palani shows up

Objective Thinker
Critic
ROI Driven

They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.

Priorities

Topics Palani cares about

Digital HR Transformation
His entire career, including roles at Standard Chartered and Cognizant, has been focused on HR transformation, a subject he actively posts about.
AI in Human Resources
Completed an executive program on "Leadership with AI" from the Indian School of Business, showing a clear focus on applying AI to HR challenges.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
HR Technology Partner
Equitas Small Finance Bank
4-2021 - 8-2022
COE - HR Transformation
Standard Chartered Bank
4-2014 - 4-2021
Manager - HR Transformation and Consulting
Cognizant
4-2008 - 12-2013
Senior Analyst - Business Solutions (Human Resources)
Standard Chartered Bank
12-2005 - 4-2008
Team Lead - Talent Acquisition
Mileztone Hr Solutions Pvt Ltd , India
In the press

Media appearances

Equitas Small Finance Bank appoints new leaders in Technology, Digital Operations, HR and Affordable Housing Finance verticals. Featured in Chennai Patrika
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Education
7-2025 - 12-2025
Leadership with AI (Executive Program)
Indian School of Business
2013 - 2013
Certified in Project Management
Loyola Institute Of Business Administration
2005 - 2007
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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