Onboarding and New Hire Experience Associate

About the Position

Onboarding and New Hire Experience Associate

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. The ideal candidate will combine high-touch relationship building with new hires and hands-on ownership of program logistics, virtual and in-person events, and data tracking.

Location: Plano, TX - Remote

Salary: $68,000 - $75,000 per year

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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.

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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

  • Draft, maintain, and manage all calendar invites for Emerging Talent virtual programs.
  • Manage the registration process for Emerging Talent virtual programs.
  • Duplicate Goldcast virtual events and maintain accurate resource documents.

• 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 as needed.

• Track & Report on Program Data

  • Collect, track, and analyze attendance data across cohorts.
  • Identify patterns and suggest improvements based on data findings.
  • Formally present findings to the extended team on a quarterly basis.

• Support Regional Collaboration

  • Partner closely with team members in LATAM on program builds.

• Manage Onsite Logistics

  • Own onsite logistics for in-person programming.
  • Assist in building out processes for onsite engagement events.
  • Assist with execution of the annual summer internship kickoff program (Welcome Week).

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Requirements

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable engaging live with new hires and guest speakers in a virtual setting.
• Analytical mindset with experience tracking, interpreting, and presenting data.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a genuine interest in creating a great new hire experience.
• Spanish fluency (written and verbal) a plus.

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We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Paid holidays, 401(k) plan, Long-term/Short-term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible work arrangements and support for a healthy work-life balance.

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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?

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Benefits that Help You Thrive

Our benefits program is designed with you in mind, to help you enjoy a full, balanced, and healthy life.

• Financial Well-being: Regularly reviewed market data to ensure compensation reflects your value.
• Physical and Mental Health: Tools to prioritize your well-being through paid time off, flexible work options, healthcare plans, counseling services, and more.
• Your Career, Your Way: Opportunities to explore new technologies, industries, and locations, and develop the skills you need to grow your career.
• Real-World Impact: Work with the biggest brands you trust. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

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Your Path to Cognizant

Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Note that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs for more information.

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 right fit 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 match, they’ll set up a brief introductory call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills align with the role.

Step 3: Showcase Your Skills

If you and our team want to move forward, you’ll have an interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Time to Decide

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 opportunity for both you and us, but you can count on us to keep you informed.

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