Role: Executive - Talent Partner
Location: Bangalore | Gurgaon | Noida | Chennai | Coimbatore | Kochi | Kolkata | Hyderabad | Mumbai | Pune
Experience: 3.5 – 6 Years
About Cognizant Corporate
Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth.
At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose – always guided by our core values. Join us in shaping future of business.
About the role
As a Talent Partner – India, you will drive impactful contributions and focus on outcomes. You will be a key member of the Human Resources team, collaborating with the Talent Partner Head, business leaders, employees, and HR teams including International HR, Immigration, and Payroll. You will support the execution of the business unit talent agenda by assisting with employee engagement, HR operations, life-cycle processes, and day-to-day HR support for assigned groups.
In this role, you will:
· Provide HR support for Manager and below associates by assisting with both strategic and tactical HR initiatives for assigned business units.
· Support the team in building effective working relationships with leaders and employees while helping address HR and business-related issues.
· Assist with retention and engagement activities, including retention proposals, associate discussions, town halls, pulse checks, manager huddles, and virtual engagement initiatives.
· Support HR operations by assisting associates with location or country-specific operational activities and helping coordinate day-to-day HR services.
· Contribute to frontline manager enablement and career management activities by supporting manager programs, career conversations, reporting, and follow-up actions.
· Provide support for employee life-cycle processes such as merit increase, incentive administration, allowances, and YER grievance-related activities.
· Manage employee queries and issues related to BAU processes, initiatives, projects, and life-cycle events through objective and effective coordination.
Embrace our vibrant culture by striving for excellence, focusing on meaningful outcomes, and collaborating effectively. Take ownership, build relationships, and focus on personal growth to drive business strategy and foster an inclusive culture, creating unmatched career opportunities and impactful work.
What you must have to be considered
· Foundational understanding of HR processes, operations, or related support activities.
· Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a positive attitude and drive.
· Ability to learn quickly and support employees and stakeholders with professionalism.
· A strong sense of ownership, desire to create meaningful outcomes, and passion for work that serves a greater good for customers, communities, or global challenges.
· The embodiment of Cognizant’s Values of: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The right Thing, & Own It.
These will help you succeed
· Prior exposure to HR operations, employee engagement, or life-cycle support activities.
· Ability to support reporting, follow-up actions, and process coordination with attention to detail.
· Interest in developing broader HR business partnering capability over time.
Work model – Onsite
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring presence for 5 days in a client or Cognizant office across multiple locations in India.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Über uns
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) ist ein Anbieter von KI-gestützten Lösungen und Technologiedienstleistungen. Wir schlagen die Brücke zwischen KI‑Investitionen und messbarem Unternehmenswert, indem wir Full‑Stack‑KI‑Lösungen für unsere Kunden entwickeln. Unsere tiefgehende Branchen‑, Prozess‑ und Engineering‑Expertise ermöglicht es uns, den individuellen Kontext einer Organisation in Technologiesysteme zu integrieren, die menschliches Potenzial verstärken, greifbare Ergebnisse erzielen und globale Unternehmen in einer sich schnell verändernden Welt an der Spitze halten. Mehr erfahren Sie unter www.cognizant.com oder auf @cognizant.
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