About the Role
As the People & Culture BP Lead you will champion a collaborative, innovative and inclusive workplace, creating and driving HR initiatives that reflect our culture and support our growth agenda. Support will be for employees across Australia & New Zealand where you will serve as a culture champion and collaborative leader, partnering with the wider leadership team to deliver meaningful outcomes. You will work closely with both local and international stakeholders in a matrix environment, driving initiatives with a strong ANZ focus. As an integral lead in the Australia and New Zealand P&C team, with support and projects that may extend outside of region (Asia Pacific & Japan). The role will be on a 6 month Contract.
We foster an environment where collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do—valuing openness, respect, and community spirit.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coach HR BPs on core HR processes across the employee life cycle, including induction, onboarding, training and development, engagement, performance management, career progression, and off-boarding activities.
Provide expert guidance and support to leaders and employees on HR policies, procedures, and generalist matters
Drive strategic initiatives in talent development and company culture building, ensuring alignment with business goals and the unique values of the organisation.
Champion diversity, belonging, and inclusion, tailoring programmes and approaches to suit Australia and New Zealand market expectations.
Collaborate with global and local teams to design and deliver impactful projects and programmes, ensuring a distinctive local flavour.
Build strong relationships across all levels of the business, including senior and c-suite leaders, middle managers, and international teams.
Utilise data-driven approaches to inform decision-making and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders.
Job Requirements
Minimum 15 years as an HR business partner, with proven ability to lead and manage HR functions and business partners.
Demonstrated success in crafting and executing talent strategies, and nurturing company culture.
Experience in stakeholder management, including working with senior leadership
Proven ability to interpret and synthesise data to drive decisions and outcomes.
Strong track record in diversity, belonging, and inclusion initiatives relevant to the Australia and New Zealand market.
Natural leadership skills and a commitment to exemplifying the culture we seek to build.
Preferred knowledge, experience in payroll administration, project management and/or change management expertise, policy writing and employee relations knowledge.
Knowledge of the Fair Work Act and exposure to employment law is required
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.
