About the Position

Onboarding and New Hire Experience Associate

Publication Date: août 12, 2026

Location: Plano, TX - 8383 Dominion Pkwy / United States

Job Category: Corporate

Work Model: Work from Home

Dallas/Plano area candidates preferred.

About Cognizant Corporate

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?

About the Role

The Associate, Emerging Talent Programs plays a critical role in delivering a best-in-class onboarding experience for Cognizant's emerging talent population across the Americas. This role combines high-touch relationship building with new hires and hands-on ownership of the program logistics, virtual and in-person events, and data tracking that keep Emerging Talent programming running smoothly at scale. The Associate is often a new hire's most consistent point of contact during their early Cognizant journey, making attention to detail and a personal touch essential to the role.

Responsibilities

Build Relationships with New Hires

Create and maintain high-touch, personal relationships with new hires to ensure a best-in-class onboarding experience from day one.

Own Program Logistics & Virtual Events (primary owner)

Draft, maintain, and manage all calendar invites for Emerging Talent virtual programs for both internal stakeholders and new hires, with strong attention to detail.
Manage the registration process for Emerging Talent virtual programs via MS Outlook and/or Goldcast.
Duplicate Goldcast virtual events and maintain accurate resource documents for corresponding sessions.

Support Live Program Delivery

Provide hands-on support during virtual programs by engaging directly with new hires and guest speakers.
Stay agile in-session, monitoring for issues and escalating per the established escalation matrix as needed.

Track & Report on Program Data

Collect, track, and analyze attendance data across cohorts, sharing trends and insights with internal stakeholders.
Identify patterns and suggest improvements based on data findings.
Formally present findings to the extended team on a quarterly basis.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date data inputs across various team trackers.

Support Regional Collaboration

Potential to partner closely with team members in LATAM on program builds.

Manage Onsite Logistics

Own onsite logistics for in-person programming, including room reservations, Wi-Fi setup for guest access, badge access, meals, safety training coordination, and building security notifications across multiple hub locations.
Assist in building out processes for onsite engagement events beyond onboarding.
Assist with execution of the annual summer internship kickoff program (Welcome Week).

Ideal Candidate

Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, especially when managing calendars, registrations, and logistics across multiple programs and stakeholders.
Comfortable engaging live with new hires and guest speakers in a virtual setting, with the ability to stay calm and agile in-session.
Analytical mindset with experience tracking, interpreting, and presenting data to stakeholders.
Strong relationship-building skills and a genuine interest in creating a great new hire experience.
Spanish fluency (written and verbal) a plus, given potential collaboration with LATAM team members.
Flexible and willing to support onsite logistics across multiple hub locations as needed.

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until August 19, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $68,000 - $75,000, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

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 Cognizant

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is an AI Builder and a digital services company (DSN) developing comprehensive AI solutions that maximize investments for concrete results. Its deep expertise in business, processes, and technologies allows it to integrate the unique context of each organization's technology systems from engineering to production at scale. Its goal: to improve team efficiency, create value, and enable large companies to remain competitive in a rapidly changing world. For more information: cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional Job Information

The information regarding the compensation of the position to be filled depends on the date of publication of the job offer. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable laws.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application will be considered independently of your race, color, sex, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other criteria deemed discriminatory by European or French laws.

If you have a disability and would like to contact us by email at [email protected] if you wish to specify the necessary accommodations for the position or upcoming interviews.

Candidates may be invited to participate in face-to-face or video interviews. In addition, candidates may be required to present a valid ID during each interview.

Benefits That Make a Difference

Financial Well-being

We regularly review market data to ensure that compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits go beyond salary and may include retirement plans with matching contributions, financial training, etc.

Physical and Mental Well-being

We encourage you to prioritize your well-being with paid time off, flexible work where possible, health care plans, clinical counseling, our mental health alliance program, and more.

Your Career, Your Way

With over 350,000 roles at Cognizant, you'll have the opportunity to explore new technologies, new sectors, and new locations-and develop the skills you need to advance your career.

Making a Real Impact

Think about the brands you rely on every day. Chances are, they also rely on us to strengthen their business. Here, you'll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve people's lives around the world.

Your Journey to Cognizant

Here's what you can expect from our recruitment process. Please note that it may vary depending on the position and location. Check our FAQ for more information.

Step 1: Find Your Role and Apply

Find an open position that matches your skills and career goals, then show us why you're the perfect fit for that role. If no position matches your profile at the moment, please join our talent community.

Step 2: Talk to a Recruiter

If one of our recruiters determines that you are a good fit for the position, they will contact you to schedule a short interview to better understand your background and skills.

Step 3: Showcase Your Talents

If you and our team want to continue the process, you will meet with our hiring team. Some positions may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Final Decision

Our team will then review each candidate's potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time as we want to make the right decision-but you can count on us to keep you informed.

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