Cognizant Looking For Executive – HR Talent Partner Support at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Full Time

Level : Associate/Executive

Years of experience : 3.5 – 6 Years

Base Location : Chennai MEPZ

Shift : Flexible for timings based on Global locations

Position Summary

The HR Talent Partner is responsible for handling human resource responsibilities across the complete associate life cycle. The role will help and support the HRBP in the smooth execution of policies and procedure.

“We engineer modern businesses to improve everyday life”.

Key Responsibilities

Typical day to day responsibilities for this role will include:

HR Support

• Be first point of contact for associate’s day to day queries.
• Be responsive to business needs to ensure information is shared in a timely fashion.
• Case management support, including note taking for Employee Relation cases, diary management for meetings, issuing relevant letters and ad hoc related activities.
• Absence management and support for long term sick cases.
• Involvement with training interventions and BU specific requirements.
• Assist with onboarding activities for TUPE associates and local hires including onboarding planning for D+ hires.
• Conduct exit interviews and collate/communicate data trends as appropriate.
• Be an active participant and take opportunities to present on any project you may be involved with.

Engagement

• Partner with HRBP’s to create and launch engagement programs to retain, develop and motivate associates to achieve their full potential with a high level of engagement.
• Support and arrange Townhalls, HR connects/surgeries, BU newsletters, BU and Corporate Induction
• Proactively suggest new ideas to engage our associates.
• Promote the #Cheers reward and recognition program
• Partner with HRBP’s and wider HR team on the creation, launch and monitoring of Diversity and Inclusion programs across the business units.

Performance / Career Development / Rewards

• Data cleanse in preparation for cyclical activities
• Large involvement in cyclical activities such as goal setting, quarterly check-in’s, year- end appraisals, promotions, bonuses and salary review cycles. This may include cutting and splitting spreadsheets, emailing reminders, chasing responses, provision of supporting

documentation, attending progress/committee meetings, and working with the business, as required.

• Other ad hoc projects

Policies, Systems & Compliance

• Collaborate with HR functions to service associate requests and interact with associates via calls and email communication regarding HR policies.
• Assist with HR projects as required.
• Assist associates with their queries in line with policy.
• Interpret and implement organizational Policies/Programs/Procedure
• Chase associates who may have defaulted on various tasks/training e.g. Amex defaulters

HR Surveys, Analytics & Reporting

• Prepare, review, interpret and analyze employee survey data to provide information and reports to stakeholders. Make recommendations in the form of an action plan based on findings.
• Provide research support to HRBP’s and others
• Split spreadsheets for the management teams.

Shared Services

• Partnership with the HRSS team, to supply relevant information
• Track BU compliance for each HR cycle and report back on progress to HR managers.

Skills And Competencies

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive engaging individual with prior experience in HR (ideally studying at CIPD level 5 or higher) to join our global organisation on a fixed term contract.

Required Skills

• Ability to work effectively with confidential information.
• Competency in handling sensitive issues.
• Customer focused.
• Able to deliver effective results, meet tight deadlines and targets.
• Prior experience in a Human Resources or related role.
• Medium to high proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) skills & problem-solving ability required.
• Competence and maturity in managing business relationships and ability to interact with the business at all levels.
• Committed to diversity and equality.
• Ability to build effective relationships quickly.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills – ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, under time constraints and pressure.
• Strong team player.
• Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to and thrive in a dynamic working environment.

The Cognizant community

We are a high calibre team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Cognizant is a global community with more than 350,000 associates around the world. We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities, and climate by doing what’s right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About Us

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Disclaimer

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.