About the Position

Onboarding and New Hire Experience Associate

We are seeking an Onboarding and New Hire Experience Associate to join our Cognizant Corporate team. This role is pivotal in designing, customizing, and delivering high-quality onboarding experiences for employees joining the organization across all hire types, including lateral hires, campus hires, executives, M&A, rebadge populations, and internal conversions.

Responsibilities

Onboarding Experience Execution

Support the planning and execution of live virtual onboarding sessions for various hire types, including Day One experiences, off-cycle sessions, and specialized onboarding programs.
Assist with customizing onboarding content and agendas to align with hire type, region, audience size, and business needs.
Help manage session logistics such as scheduling, calendar invites, virtual platforms, attendance tracking, and follow-up communications.
Provide live session support, including chat moderation, Q&A support, and real-time issue escalation.

Program & Operational Support

Coordinate onboarding communications, including welcome emails, session invitations, and resource sharing.
Maintain trackers and documentation related to onboarding schedules, participants, and program inputs.
Support post-session activities, including distributing recordings, resources, and responding to common onboarding questions.
Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., HR partners, recruiters, benefits, IT) to ensure smooth onboarding execution.

Customization & Continuous Improvement

Assist with adapting onboarding materials to meet the needs of different audiences, regions, and hire populations.
Capture feedback from new hires and stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve clarity, engagement, and experience.
Support the documentation and maintenance of onboarding templates, playbooks, and standard processes.
Contribute ideas to enhance the live virtual onboarding experience while maintaining consistency and quality.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
3-5 years of experience in HR, onboarding, program coordination, operations, or employee experience roles.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort supporting live virtual sessions and collaborating across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting onboarding, training, events, or live programs.
Exposure to multiple hire types (e.g., campus, lateral, executive, M&A).
Familiarity with collaboration and virtual event platforms.
Interest in employee experience, program management, or HR operations.

We Offer

Competitive salary between $68,000 - $75,000 per year, depending on experience and other qualifications.
Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance.
Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About the Company

Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth.

At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose – always guided by our core values. Join us in shaping the future of business. Could you be the one to make a difference?

Application Process

Applications will be accepted until July 30, 2026.

Step 1: Apply to the right opportunity

Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.

Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidate’s potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us-but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

Apply now and join our team to make a meaningful impact!

Onboarding and New Hire Experience Associate

Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements