About the role

As a HR Business Partner you will make an impact by reinforcing the Human Resources department of the French entity. You will be in charge of several organizations for which you will be the privileged point of contact of our managers. You will equip and advise them so that they deliver the business objectives expected by the company, support the development and engagement of their employees and contribute to maintaining a great place to work. You will be a valued member of the HR team and work collaboratively with team members and senior stakeholder

In this role, you will:

We are looking for a HRBP to.

· Establish HR as a key constituent of the overall business: The Human Resources Business Partner will act as a business partner to the organizations/client groups S/he will be responsible for and effectively dovetailing HR with business planning as well as day-to-day operations with a vision to foresee opportunities and mitigate risks.

· Advises managers on people imperatives: people engagement, compliance, headcount planning, skill development, performance management, compensation and proposes action plans and interventions

· Develop and implement innovative HR policies/processes and drive HR projects: The HRBP will be required to develop / localize HR policies in alignment with our overall HR strategy and compliance to our local regulations. S/He will drive for France HR projects and contribute to different projects/tasks forces with his colleagues from HR and from the business.

· Reinforce a deeply performance oriented culture: The HRBP will need to set the tone towards supporting a high performance culture based on ‘best in class’ standards. S/he will facilitate the development of high performance teams through manager’s coaching, clarity of roles and responsibilities, clarity of goals and expectations, skill building and development, productivity enhancement – through both people and structure focused interventions.

· Support talent development and management: with a sound understanding of the business dynamics, market forces and local talent trends, s/he will contribute to the people agenda and help building and delivering a strong value proposition to onboard, develop and retain the best talent.

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2/3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Paris. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

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.

What you need to have to be considered

· Master’s degree/ Bac+5 in Human Resources Management

· 5 years’ experience in a HRBP role

· Experience within large complex organisation(s) with multiple stakeholders, including matrix relationships and work with HR shared services

· Fluency in English, first language at work

· Strong labour law expertise / labour law qualification/ Workers council experience/ Social relationships

These will help you stand out

· Experience within international environments

· Experience in the IT Services industry

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.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.