Executive - Talent Partner

About Cognizant Corporate

Cognizant Corporate is a global community bonded by a common mission: to generate meaningful impact. The organization is fueled by a commitment to achieve excellence and deliver results of significance. Collaboration and a forward-thinking mindset underpin continuous learning, innovation, and growth within the company. Cognizant invests in empowering its employees to think strategically, inspire colleagues, and lead with clear purpose, all aligned with core company values, shaping the future of business.

Role Overview

As a Talent Partner based in India, you will play a vital role within the Human Resources team, working alongside the Talent Partner Head, business leaders, employees, and other HR functions such as International HR, Immigration, and Payroll. Your focus will be on executing the talent agenda of designated business units through activities including employee engagement, HR operations management, employee life-cycle processes, and routine HR support for assigned groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver HR support to managers and associates at levels up to manager by facilitating both strategic and tactical HR initiatives within assigned units.
• Build and strengthen productive working relationships between leadership and employees, addressing HR and business-related concerns effectively.
• Assist in retention and engagement initiatives such as retention proposals, associate discussions, town halls, pulse surveys, manager huddles, and virtual engagement events.
• Support HR operations by assisting associates with location or country-specific activities and coordinating day-to-day HR services.
• Contribute to manager enablement and career development efforts by supporting management programs, facilitating career conversations, reporting, and subsequent follow-up actions.
• Manage employee life-cycle activities including merit increases, incentive administration, allowances, and grievance handling related to yearly employee reviews.
• Respond promptly to employee queries and issues related to ongoing processes, projects, initiatives, and life-cycle events with clear coordination and objectivity.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• Basic understanding of HR processes, operations, and support functions.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal abilities.
• Capacity to collaborate within a team setting and handle multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a positive mindset and proactive approach.
• Quick learner able to professionally support employees and stakeholders.
• A strong sense of ownership, aiming to achieve meaningful outcomes and a passion for contributing positively to customers, communities, and global challenges.
• Alignment with Cognizant's values: working united, daring to innovate, raising standards, doing the right thing, and ownership mentality.

Additional Advantages

• Previous exposure to HR operations, employee engagement, or life-cycle support functions.
• Competence in reporting, follow-up action management, and detailed process coordination.
• Interest in developing broader HR business partnering skills over time.

Working Model and Culture

This role requires onsite presence five days a week at any of Cognizant's or client’s offices located in Bangalore, Gurgaon, Noida, Chennai, Coimbatore, Kochi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, or Pune. Cognizant promotes a supportive working environment encouraging work-life balance through various wellbeing initiatives. Work arrangements may be subject to change based on project requirements and client needs, but expectations will be clearly communicated.

Additional Information

Cognizant welcomes applicants who resonate with its mission and values, encouraging individuals to apply even if they meet minimum qualifications. Transferable experience and unique skills that bring fresh perspectives are highly valued.