We are seeking a passionate, high energy, Associate Director - HR. Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse set of backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our people and clients. We are looking for someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft relevant solutions through true collaboration. If you are excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we would love to hear from you!

 Why choose cognizant?

It takes a lot to succeed in today’s fast-paced market, and Cognizant has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams. We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. We help clients engage customers by envisioning and building creative products and services. We develop go-to-market strategies and invent entirely new business models, ensuring that every company we work with walks away with both encouragement and a plan. Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passion—for our clients, our communities, and our organization. It’s the defining attribute that we look for in our people.

Job summary

Ensure the design & administration of Executive & Sales compensation programs are compliant adhering to the Compensation Committee’s strategic governance & reporting requirements and market competitive to the industry / Skills - Analytics Data Analysis & Reporting  Presentation

Roles & Responsibilities

- Manage process for Compensation Committee meetings including preparing materials coordinating content across multiple functions within Cognizant and with external partners

- Lead the reviews of the materials with multiple stakeholders. Partner with external consultants in the preparation of externally reported materials including compensation-related proxy tables for inclusion in the annual proxy statement

- Support Cognizant’s various public disclosures to the SEC & other regulatory bodies as required

- Assist with the development and roll out of Senior management education programs and complete job evaluations and salary recommendations for Sr. Executive t roles

- Monitor equity usage & reporting required for quarterly board reviews

- Provide expertise on equity program design including performance share design  and partner with accounting/finance on forecasts of equity compensation expense

 We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.