Onboarding and New Hire Experience Associate

About the Position

We are seeking a dedicated Onboarding and New Hire Experience Associate to join our Cognizant Corporate team. This role is pivotal in delivering a best-in-class onboarding experience for emerging talent across the Americas. Dallas/Plano area candidates are 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 Onboarding and New Hire Experience Associate 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.

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

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

About Cognizant

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a technology services and AI solutions developer. We bridge the gap between AI investments and real business value, creating end-to-end full-stack AI solutions for our clients. With our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise, we integrate the specific needs of businesses seamlessly into technology systems. This unlocks human potential, delivers tangible results, and secures the critical edge for global companies in a rapidly changing world. Learn more at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional Employment Information

The compensation information is accurate as of the publication of this job posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Applicants may be required to participate in interviews in person or via video conference. Additionally, applicants may be required to present a valid government-issued photo ID at each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered or rejected based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Benefits to Help You Thrive

Our benefits program is designed for you, so you can live a fulfilled, balanced, and healthy life.

Financial Security

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Our benefits go beyond salary and can include retirement savings, financial education, and more.

Physical and Mental Health

We empower you to put your well-being first – through paid time off, flexible work models where possible, health benefits, counseling, our Mental Health Allyship program, and more.

Your Career, Your Path

With over 350,000 positions at Cognizant, you have the opportunity to explore new technologies, industries, and locations – and build the skills you need to advance your career.

Real-World Impact

Think of the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to power their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

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Step 3: Showcase Your Skills

If you and our team decide to move forward, you’ll engage with our hiring team. For some roles, technical assessments and/or customer interviews may be required.

Step 4: Time for 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 find the right fit for you and for us – but you can trust that we’ll keep you updated.

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