About the Role :
The HR Partner will work as an individual contributor and report to the HR Manager. This role involves close collaboration with business leaders to provide proactive and professional HR solutions and advice on people strategies, supporting the development and growth of both individuals and the organization.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage the entire employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and exit management.
- Utilize data analytics and metrics to develop solutions that enhance people programs and optimize productivity.
- Support talent and performance management and retention efforts by working with HR COE teams to drive business outcomes and implement related initiatives.
- Identify gaps in existing processes and drive necessary changes to establish best HR practices.
- Serve as the primary HR point of contact for assigned business units, providing expert HR advice.
- Engage employees through quarterly HR communications, focus group discussions, and networking sessions.
- Add value to business processes and operations by advising managers on people-related matters.
- Promote a high-performance culture that is diverse and inclusive through best practices.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with business leaders and associates.
- Ensure all employment activities comply with internal HR policies and relevant employment legislation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
- Over 5 years of Core HR experience in matrixed multinational companies, preferably within the IT/ITES sector.
- Strong knowledge of Malaysian labor laws and relevant legislation.
- Excellent English communication skills; proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese is an added advantage.
- Experience with payroll and tax processes in Malaysia.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills and bilingual communication abilities, both written and oral.
- Proficiency in data analytics and design thinking is preferred.
- Resourceful and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Working Schedule: On-Site, Min 4 days a week
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What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
