Associate Director – HR
Cognizant
APAC/Oceania, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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Salary
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Functional Tower Lead
Scope
Regional
Workplace
Hybrid
Functions
HR
Reports to
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
07-23-2025
Description
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.
Key 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.
Qualification & 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.
Benefits
No Information Available
Company Profile
Cognizant
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Revenue
$19.6B
Employees
355,300
Fortune 500 Rank
#208
Global 500 Rank
NA
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