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Cognizant HR Associate salaries in Chennai

Annual salary range
1 - 6 years exp.
₹2.4 Lakhs - ₹6.2 Lakhs
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43% more than the average HR Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 6 years of experience

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Last Updated: 10 Jan 2025

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HR Associate salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹6.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant HR Associate salaries in Chennai

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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
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₹1.7 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
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No job security, even though you worked for long period achieved all your targets leads never get satisfied, all they talk every morning is numbers..instead of Hr Job it felt like working in Sales or marketing with targets pressure.

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All time fear of job security. For cost cutting they may remove you anytime

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...ules and regulations-Ethical practices Leaves compared to other IT companies Pay Work location flexibility

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Work culture is bad No scope for learning for Bschool students Non billable roles have no value in organisation Mixed up hierarchy structure

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I am interested in working at Cognizant because it is a leading global provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services. I believe that working at Cognizant would give me the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the IT industry. Good luck with your Interview at Cognizant.

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Cognizant HR Associate Salary FAQs

What is the salary of HR Associate at Cognizant Chennai?
HR Associate salary at Cognizant in Chennai ranges between ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹6.2 Lakhs for experience between 1 years to 6 years. According to our estimates it is 43% more than the average HR Associate Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Chennai.
How does the salary of a HR Associate at Cognizant Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a HR Associate at Cognizant is 43% more than the average salary of a HR Associate in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What is the salary of a HR Associate in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?
  • LTIMindtree HR Associate Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹4.8 Lakhs per year
  • DXC Technology HR Associate Salary - ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹5.2 Lakhs per year
  • Accenture HR Associate Salary - ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹5.4 Lakhs per year
  • HCLTech HR Associate Salary - ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹3.2 Lakhs per year
  • HCL Group HR Associate Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹2.7 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a HR Associate at Cognizant in Chennai?
The estimated take-home salary of a HR Associate at Cognizant ranges between ₹37,726 per month to ₹38,925 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant HR Associate salary in India which ranges between ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹6.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 years to 6 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for HR Associate at Cognizant in Chennai?
According to AmbitionBox, 38% of the Cognizant HR Associates in Chennai reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 37% reported a notice period of 1 Month and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 8 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant HR Associate salary in Chennai ranges between ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹6.2 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 7 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.