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Cognizant HR Payroll Executive salaries in Chennai

Annual salary range
1 - 4 years exp.
₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹4 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees
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5% less than the average HR Payroll Executive Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 4 years of experience

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1 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

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1 year exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹2.7 L/yr

Last Updated: 16 Dec 2023

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HR Payroll Executive salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant HR Payroll Executive salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 16 Dec 2023

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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr

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Human Resources Department

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  •  posted on 26 Apr 2024

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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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Human Resources Department

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  •  posted on 14 Jun 2023

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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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Administration & Facilities Department

4.0
  •  posted on 04 Jul 2024

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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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...ced high employee attrition that increased from 10% in 2019 to over 30% in 2021. This was due to several factors, including layoffs under the CEO's cost-cutting plan, a merit-based pay system, and increased demand for niche digital skills.

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HR shared services Department

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Work culture is good and job security is also fine for low grade positions

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No respect for the employees who working years for cognizant ..no salary hike or promotion for them .... new joiners salary is far better than that. Management not even worry about the issues raised against the salary.

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Nothing except the fact that salary comes in time.

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Everything. Huge pressure, no work life balance, they will treat you worse than dogs. Everything is wfh so no break. Eat, sleep, repeat with your laptop on

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Cognizant HR Payroll Executive Salary FAQs

What is the salary of HR Payroll Executive at Cognizant Chennai?
HR Payroll Executive salary at Cognizant in Chennai ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs for experience between 1 years to 4 years. According to our estimates it is 5% less than the average HR Payroll Executive Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Chennai.
How does the salary of a HR Payroll Executive at Cognizant Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a HR Payroll Executive at Cognizant is 5% less than the average salary of a HR Payroll Executive in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a HR Payroll Executive in Chennai?
  • Equiniti HR Payroll Executive Salary - ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹4.2 Lakhs per year
  • Automatic Data Processing (ADP) HR Payroll Executive Salary - ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹4.3 Lakhs per year
  • Nippon Paint India HR Payroll Executive Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹3.8 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a HR Payroll Executive in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?
  • P Shanmugaraj And Co. HR Payroll Executive Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹3.8 Lakhs per year
  • Talentpro HR Payroll Executive Salary - ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹3.0 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a HR Payroll Executive at Cognizant in Chennai?
The estimated take-home salary of a HR Payroll Executive at Cognizant ranges between ₹23,406 per month to ₹24,868 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant HR Payroll Executive salary in India which ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 years to 4 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for HR Payroll Executive at Cognizant in Chennai?
According to AmbitionBox, 67% of the Cognizant HR Payroll Executives in Chennai reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 33% reported a notice period of 1 Month.This is based on 3 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant HR Payroll Executive salary in Chennai ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹4 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.