Assistant Vice President, HR Business Partner (Denver)

Assistant Vice President, HR Business Partner (Denver)

Leading at Cognizant

This is a Leadership role at Cognizant. We believe how you lead is as important as what you deliver. Cognizant leaders at every level:

• Drive our business strategy and inspire teams around our future.

• Live the leadership behaviors, leading themselves, others and the business.

• Uphold our values, role modeling them in every action and decision.

• Nurture our people and culture, creating a workplace where all can thrive.

This includes leading with strategic ability, architecting client value, driving AI-led innovation, executing with discipline, building a collaborative ecosystem, and amplifying human potential.

At Cognizant, leadership transcends titles and is embodied in actions and behaviors. We empower our leaders at every level to drive business strategy, inspire teams, uphold our values, and foster an inclusive culture.

About the role

As an AVP, HR Business Partner, you will make an impact by partnering directly with TriZetto's executive leadership to execute an aggressive talent agenda, strengthen culture, build community, and proactively identify and resolve talent challenges before they escalate, enabling growth and transformation at a critical inflection point. You will be a valued member of the Americas HR leadership team and work collaboratively with TriZetto's EC Leader and leadership team and partners across the broader HR organization.

In this role, you will

• Serve as a genuine, trusted HR partner to the EC Leader and senior leadership, earning a seat at the leadership table and executing an aggressive talent agenda that underpins significant growth for TriZetto.

• Develop and implement talent strategies that drive outcomes and are AI-influenced, driving strategic direction in partnership with senior-level leadership across a complex, high-growth business environment.

• Lead with a heavy emphasis on culture building and culture change at TriZetto, strengthening leadership connection, office engagement, and community in Denver, TriZetto's largest location.

• Bring the global hybrid working mandate to life by ensuring time spent together is purposeful and highly collaborative, applying proven levers to build a strong in-person culture and scaling what works across other TriZetto locations.

• Operate as a leader on the Americas HR Leadership Team, generating and staying current with new ways of thinking with AI and contributing as a strategic, thoughtful member of the team.

• Consistently demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead through strategic agility, client value creation, AI-led innovation, disciplined execution, collaborative ecosystem building and amplifying human potential through a culture of growth, inclusion and effective human-AI collaboration.

Work model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Denver, CO. Some travel to other TriZetto offices will be required.

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

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including deep business partnering as an HR generalist supporting senior-level leadership, CEOs, and HR leadership teams.

• A strong business understanding with a proven, successful track record of building and implementing talent strategies that are outcome-focused and AI-influenced.

• Strong strategic skills, with the ability to anticipate around corners, walk the floor, and proactively identify and resolve talent challenges early.

• Demonstrated ability to lead among peers in a complex, high-growth business environment and to manage culture change effectively.

• Exceptional relationship development skills based on trust, credibility and expertise

• Demonstrated ability to lead with strategic vision, client-centric thinking, innovation, disciplined execution, collaboration and a commitment to developing people in line with the Cognizant Way to Lead.

• Proven track record of building trust, demonstrating ownership, exercising sound judgment and fostering an inclusive culture that supports growth and associate success.

These will help you stand out

• Experience from service organizations, bringing relevant practices to a fast-moving, high-growth environment.

• A readiness to generate and stay current with new ways of thinking with AI, contributing as a strategic, thoughtful member of the Americas HR Leadership Team.

• Experience thriving in complex, fast-evolving environments by translating strategy into action, fostering cross-functional collaboration and championing continuous learning and curiosity.

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.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2026.

• The annual salary for this position is between $160,000 - $217,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.