Cognizant Senior HR Generalist Salaries by 7 Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 8 years exp.

₹3.1 Lakhs - ₹6.3 Lakhs

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Salary of majority employees

56% less than the average Senior HR Generalist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 8 years of experience

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Last Updated: 3 Sep 2024

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Senior HR Generalist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹6.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Senior HR Generalist salaries

Last Updated: 3 Sep 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

HR Executive in Navi Mumbai

Full Time

Human Resources Department

1.0

• posted on 26 Apr 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Dislikes

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

Senior HR Executive in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Human Resources Department

3.0

• posted on 14 Jun 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Dislikes

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

HR Executive in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Gurgaon

Intern

Administration & Facilities Department

4.0

• posted on 04 Jul 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Dislikes

...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.

Senior HR Coordinator in Coimbatore

HR shared services Department

3.0

• posted on 29 Apr 2021

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Dislikes

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.

HR Recruiter (working remotely)

Contractual

Human Resources Department

1.0

• posted on 18 Jul 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing except the fact that salary comes in time.

Dislikes

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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What is the salary of Senior HR Generalist at Cognizant?

Senior HR Generalist salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹6.3 Lakhs for experience between 3 years to 8 years. According to our estimates it is 56% less than the average Senior HR Generalist Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a Senior HR Generalist at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Senior HR Generalist at Cognizant is 56% less than the average salary of a Senior HR Generalist in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Senior HR Generalist in India?

Honeywell Automation Senior HR Generalist Salary - ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
Honeywell Technology Solutions Senior HR Generalist Salary - ₹18.3 Lakhs to ₹34.4 Lakhs per year
Accenture Senior HR Generalist Salary - ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro Senior HR Generalist Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.1 Lakhs per year
Capgemini Senior HR Generalist Salary - ₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior HR Generalist at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior HR Generalist at Cognizant ranges between ₹32,665 per month to ₹33,939 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Senior HR Generalist salary in India which ranges between ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹6.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 8 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Senior HR Generalist at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the Cognizant Senior HR Generalists reported a notice period of 15 days or less.This is based on 3 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Senior HR Generalist salary in India ranges between ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹6.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 7 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.