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Cognizant’s Human Capital Management (HCM) portal provides employees access to payroll, benefits, HR policies, and other employment resources. Logging in gives you a direct line to manage your job profile. This guide covers how to access the HCM portal login page and sign into your account.
Finding the Cognizant HCM Portal Login Page
To reach the login page, go to:
https://www.onecognizant.one/login
This is the main OneCognizant portal homepage. Click “Login” in the top right to open the credential screen.
Alternatively, you can go directly to:
https://www.onecognizant.one/pshcm/empl/index.html
This link takes you straight to the HCM login page to enter your username and password.
Entering Your Cognizant HCM Credentials
On the HCM login page, enter your Cognizant username. This is typically your corporate email address.
Next, enter the password you use for Cognizant systems access. If you’ve forgotten it, use the “Forgot Password” link to reset it.
Finally, click the “Login” button to sign into the HCM portal with your credentials.
Resetting Your Forgotten HCM Password
If you can’t recall your HCM portal password, use the self-service reset process:
- On the login page, click “Forgot Password” below the form.
- Enter your Cognizant username (work email address).
- Follow the reset password link emailed to you.
- Create a new password and confirm it.
- Sign back in with your new password.
Staying Logged Into the Cognizant HCM Portal
To stay accessed between HCM portal sessions:
- Check “Keep me logged in” when signing in to remain logged in even after closing the browser.
- Use your web browser’s password manager to save and auto-fill your credentials.
- Consider a third-party password manager like LastPass for secure storage.
- Download the OneCognizant mobile app to easily access HCM on the go.
Key Features Available in the HCM Portal
Once logged in, key features and info you can access through the HCM portal include:
- Pay statements, W2s, and pay history
- Health, dental, vision, life, and other benefits details
- Retirement savings plan and 401K management
- Time-off requests, schedules, and accrual balances
- Company news, events, and human resources policies
- Performance goals, reviews, and feedback
- Training and development opportunities
- Service awards, milestones, and recognition
- Internal job postings and transfer options
Your HCM dashboard puts employee resources and self-service tools at your fingertips. Refer to Cognizant’s employee handbook for full portal usage guidelines.
Troubleshooting HCM Login Problems
If you have trouble accessing the HCM portal, double check:
- You are entering the right Cognizant username (work email address)
- Your password is correct or reset it if forgotten
- The HCM website is up and running with no outages
- Your internet connection is stable and browser is updated
- You cleared old HCM portal cookies and site data
- Tried logging in on both desktop and mobile platforms
- Your account has not been disabled or revoked
- Contact Cognizant IT support if login issues continue
Proper access to the HCM portal is key for managing your Cognizant employment details and resources. Keep your login info in a safe place for easy access from any device, whenever needed.
