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Associate Director – Compensation Partner Lead

Location: Chennai / Bangalore

About The Role

As an Associate Director – Compensation Partner Lead, you will drive compensation initiatives, design and implement reward interventions, and influence business decisions through data-driven insights. You will be a key member of the Compensation team, partnering closely with HR Business Partners, Compensation Leadership, and Global Total Rewards teams. You will have the autonomy to lead strategic compensation programs,



innovate service delivery models, and improve processes while ensuring alignment with Cognizant’s compensation philosophy and business objectives.

In This Role, You Will

Collaborate with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to design compensation structures that balance cost effectiveness, market competitiveness, and compliance requirements.
Develop and execute compensation solutions that address critical business needs and statutory compliance requirements while supporting organizational objectives.
Partner with HRBPs and Compensation Leadership to develop and refine business unit-specific compensation strategies and programs.
Drive operational excellence by leading compensation initiatives, creating reusable templates and automated reporting solutions, and enhancing compensation service delivery through innovation.
Manage stakeholder expectations, communicate program success criteria, monitor progress,

📌 Associate Director – Compensation Partner Lead (Chennai)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 Chennai