Job Summary: The role will provide local HR support and advice to management and employees in Malaysia. This role involves facilitating, coordinating, and driving HR processes on the ground based on global processes and local requirements. The associate will cooperate with HRBPs and colleagues in Centers of Excellence such as Recruitment, Academy, and Compensation and Benefits. Ensuring HR compliance, safeguarding employee relations, and maintaining frameworks and company policies aligned with local legislation and employee representatives are key responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted advisor to the business, providing guidance, insights, and solutions across the HR agenda.
- Develop and deploy HR programs and processes in alignment with organizational goals, industry best practices, and local labor laws.
- Develop regional strategies centered around HR pillars such as talent management and employee connectivity, and drive related initiatives.
- Partner with HR Centers of Excellence such as Talent Acquisition, Total Reward, Talent Development, Talent Mobilization, Benefits, Diversity and Inclusiveness, and HR Services to support the business on key processes and initiatives throughout the year.
- Provide strategic guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
- Contribute to the development of a culture of diversity and inclusion where employee experience is the cornerstone of HR service delivery.
- Design initiatives to enhance the skills and capabilities of the workforce and aid career development.
- Stay abreast of HR trends and contribute to the continuous simplification and improvement of HR processes and development of regional HR initiatives.
- Analyze HR metrics and trends to inform data-driven decision-making.
- Collaborate with various teams, including HRBPs, to understand requirements and work with global Centers of Excellence, especially HR services, to deliver HR administrative work.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in HR, preferably in a matrixed organization.
- Experience in leading a team
- Strong knowledge of local employment laws.
- Experience in employee engagement and value proposition.
- Experience in recognition and rewards programs.
- Leadership coaching experience.
- Stakeholder management skills.
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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 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.
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About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.