Associate Director – HR

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.

Associate Director – HR

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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