Role: Senior Manager - Talent Partner Lead

Location: Bangalore, Coimbatore, Pune

Experience: 12 – 15 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 Lead – India, you will drive impactful contributions and focus on outcomes. You will be a key member of the Talent Partner Group team, collaborating with delivery leaders, HR Business Partners, location Talent Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders. You will lead the execution of the talent charter for assigned business units or practices, guide a team of Talent Partners, and drive account-specific interventions, end-to-end HR service delivery, and employee engagement strategies while enabling compliance, business continuity, and a strong associate experience.

In This Role, You Will

Lead and execute the talent charter for assigned business units or practices while aligning talent interventions to business priorities.
Manage, coach, and develop a team of Talent Partners to deliver consistent, high-quality HR support and talent outcomes.
Partner with delivery leaders and HR Business Partners to drive account-specific interventions, strengthen employee engagement, and measure the impact of initiatives.
Provide ongoing guidance on career progression through job moves, performance management, talent planning, compensation increases, frontline manager enablement, and people manager-led engagement.
Anchor location-specific interventions by guiding teams on statutory inspections, client audits, occupational health and safety requirements, emergency rescue team management, and external authority interactions.
Partner with Business Continuity Management, Corporate Workplace Services, and Physical Security teams to support business continuity plans and disaster recovery actions for centres and facilities.
Enhance associate experience, introduce efficiencies to delivery processes, and serve as a people and change champion across the organization.
Act as a cultural steward by reinforcing prescribed norms, developing team capability through cross-training, and ensuring compliance with affirmative action and safety programs.

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

Strong experience in HR business partnering, talent management, or related HR functions.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a complex business environment.
Strong understanding of HR fundamentals, talent processes, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Proven ability to build relationships with senior leaders and influence outcomes across stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills supported by analytical and problem-solving capability.
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 driving account-specific or location-specific HR interventions in a matrixed organization.
Ability to proactively identify business needs and translate them into practical HR solutions.
Experience working effectively in virtual environments while building strong cross-functional partnerships.

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.