HRO Solution Lead

About the Position

HRO Solution Lead

As an HRO Solution Lead, you will make an impact by designing innovative and scalable Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) solutions that address client business needs and drive successful outsourcing engagements. You will be a valued member of the HRO Solutions team and work collaboratively with HR operations, technology, finance, legal, sales, and client stakeholders to develop compelling solutions that differentiate Cognizant in the marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of client requirements from RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs to identify business objectives, challenges, and solution opportunities.
• Design end-to-end HRO solutions, including operating models, service delivery frameworks, transition approaches, technology enablement, and pricing strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive, high-quality proposals and solution artifacts.
• Develop and present solution blueprints, value propositions, and business cases that clearly articulate client value and competitive differentiation.
• Support due diligence activities, client workshops, and oral presentations throughout the pursuit lifecycle while ensuring adherence to internal governance standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in HR operations, HRO solutioning, HR consulting, or business process outsourcing environments.
• Proven experience leading solution design and responding to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs for large-scale HR outsourcing engagements.
• Strong understanding of hire-to-retire HR processes, service delivery models, and HR technology platforms such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors.
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice to Have

• MBA or relevant advanced degree.
• Experience supporting global HR outsourcing engagements across multiple geographies.
• Knowledge of commercial constructs, pricing methodologies, and business case development.
• Familiarity with digital HR solutions, automation platforms, analytics, and AI-enabled HR technologies.

Work Model

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 attendance at a client or Cognizant office based on project and business needs. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

We Offer

Our benefits program is built with you in mind-so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

• Financial wellbeing: We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, etc.
• Physical and mental health: We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more.
• Your career, your way: With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities to explore new technologies, industries and locations-and build the skills you need to grow your career.
• Real-world impact: Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

About the Company

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information

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.

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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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