Manager - Talent Partner

Role: Manager - Talent Partner

Location: Pune & Hyderabad

Experience: 9 - 12 Years

About Cognizant Corporate

Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth.

At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose - always guided by our core values. Join us in shaping future of business.

About the role

As a Talent Partner - India, you will drive impactful contributions and focus on outcomes. You will be a key member of the Human Resources team, collaborating with Talent Partner Leads, business leaders, employees, and HR teams including International HR, Immigration, and Payroll. You will provide HR expertise and consulting to assigned business units, execute the business unit talent agenda, and support employee engagement, HR processes, and people-focused interventions while helping leaders and employees navigate day-to-day HR needs.

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 strong 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.

These will help you succeed

· Experience supporting senior stakeholders and leading employee engagement initiatives.

· Ability to identify training needs and support executive coaching or development conversations.

· Experience working across multiple HR service lines in a fast-paced environment.

Work model - Onsite

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring presence for 5 days in a client or Cognizant office across multiple locations in India.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.