Job Description

Job Summary: The role will provide local HR support and advice to management and employees in Malaysia. This role involves facilitating, coordinating, and driving HR processes on the ground based on global processes and local requirements. The associate will cooperate with HRBPs and colleagues in Centers of Excellence such as Recruitment, Academy, and Compensation and Benefits. Ensuring HR compliance, safeguarding employee relations, and maintaining frameworks and company policies aligned with local legislation and employee representatives are key responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the business, providing guidance, insights, and solutions across the HR agenda.
• Develop and deploy HR programs and processes in alignment with organizational goals, industry best practices, and local labor laws.
• Develop regional strategies centered around HR pillars such as talent management and employee connectivity, and drive related initiatives.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence such as Talent Acquisition, Total Reward, Talent Development, Talent Mobilization, Benefits, Diversity and Inclusiveness, and HR Services to support the business on key processes and initiatives throughout the year.
• Provide strategic guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Contribute to the development of a culture of diversity and inclusion where employee experience is the cornerstone of HR service delivery.
• Design initiatives to enhance the skills and capabilities of the workforce and aid career development.
• Stay abreast of HR trends and contribute to the continuous simplification and improvement of HR processes and development of regional HR initiatives.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to inform data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with various teams, including HRBPs, to understand requirements and work with global Centers of Excellence, especially HR services, to deliver HR administrative work.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in HR, preferably in a matrixed organization.
• Experience in leading a team
• Strong knowledge of local employment laws.
• Experience in employee engagement and value proposition.
• Experience in recognition and rewards programs.
• Leadership coaching experience.
• Stakeholder management skills.

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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, color, 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.

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.

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