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HR Lead - GCC · Chennai

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HR Lead - GCC

Job Role

HR Manager

Department

People, HR & Talent

Job Type

Fulltime

Salary

Not disclosed

Experience

6–10 years

Job Location

Chennai

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Posted by

Cognizant India

Posted On

12 Oct 2026

Valid until

11 Dec 2026

Skillset required

No skills listed

Job Description for HR Lead - GCC

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People, HR & Talent

HR Lead - GCC is a delivery-focused opportunity based in Chennai, India.

Drive human resources leadership, talent management, and strategic workforce operations for Global Capability Center operations within the Corporate team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive human resources leadership, talent management, and strategic workforce operations for Global Capability Center operations within the Corporate team
  • Partner with leaders to align HR - GCC priorities with business goals, team health, and talent needs.
  • Advise managers on performance, engagement, organization design, and employee relations topics.
  • Support workforce planning, hiring alignment, and talent-review processes with strong operational follow-through.
  • Use people data and qualitative signals to identify themes, risks, and areas for improvement.
  • Drive consistent application of policies, processes, and people programs across the organization.
  • Coach stakeholders through change, conflict resolution, and communication-sensitive moments.
  • Collaborate with recruiting, L&D, compensation, and leadership teams on cross-functional people initiatives.
  • Improve employee experience by identifying friction points and strengthening manager enablement.
  • Maintain careful documentation and sound judgment in confidential or high-sensitivity cases.
  • Monitor trends in attrition, performance, and engagement to surface proactive interventions.
  • Support culture-building efforts with practical execution rather than policy-only recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in human resources, business, psychology, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of employee relations, stakeholder management, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Strong communication, discretion, and judgment when handling sensitive people matters.
  • Ability to balance operational rigor with employee empathy and business alignment.
  • Comfort partnering with leaders and cross-functional teams on talent priorities.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with an eye for process improvement and policy consistency.

Applications should be submitted through the listed apply link.

About this opening

Cognizant India is hiring a HR Manager in the People, HR & Talent team based in Chennai.

This role is fulltime, flexible, 6–10 years experience—matched against UnoJobs' verified employer data.

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Role
HR Manager
Department
People, HR & Talent
Location
Chennai
Work mode
Flexible
Experience
6–10 years

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