In this role, you will:

· Provide HR partnership for Director and above associates by supporting both strategic and tactical initiatives for assigned business units.

· Build and maintain effective working relationships with leaders and employees while providing guidance on HR policies, interpretation, and business-related issues.

· Drive retention and engagement interventions through regular discussions, town halls, pulse checks, manager huddles, and virtual engagement initiatives.

· Support frontline manager enablement and career management activities, including manager programs, career conversations, skill architecture refreshers, and PIP tracking and closure.

· Execute employee life-cycle processes such as merit increase, incentive administration, allowances, and YER grievance support.

· Partner with HR teams including International HR, Immigration, and Payroll to deliver robust HR services for supported groups.

· Manage employee queries and issues related to BAU processes, special initiatives, projects, and life-cycle events through objective and effective resolution.

· Support location or country-specific operational activities while maintaining awareness of day-to-day compliance requirements.





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

· Experience in HR business partnering or a related HR role supporting business units and leaders.

· Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

· Good understanding of HR processes across talent, engagement, and employee life-cycle activities.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a positive attitude and drive.

· Ability to interpret policy, manage issues objectively, and work collaboratively across HR teams.

· A robust 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.

📌 Manager - Talent Partner (Pune)
🏢 Cognizant Technology Solutions India
📍 Pune