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
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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