About the Position

Onboarding and New Hire Experience Associate

公開日 8月 12 2026

場所 Plano, TX-8383 Dominion Pkwy / United States

職種 Corporate

作業モデル 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.

Key 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.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

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 Us

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Employment Information

本募集に記載されている報酬情報は、掲載日時点で正確なものです。Cognizantは、適用される法令に従い、いつでも本情報を変更する権利を留保します。

応募者は、対面またはビデオ会議による面接への参加を求められる場合があります。また、各面接の際に、現在有効な州政府または政府発行の身分証明書の提示を求められる場合があります。

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Supporting Your Growth and Success

Our benefits programs are designed with you in mind, supporting a fulfilling, balanced, and healthy life.

Economic Well-being

We regularly review market data to ensure that the value you bring is reflected in your compensation. Benefits go beyond salary and may include retirement and pension plans, financial education, and more.

Physical and Mental Health

We support your well-being through paid leave, flexible working arrangements where possible, health insurance plans, counseling, mental health allyship programs, and more.

Your Career, Your Way

With over 350,000 roles across Cognizant, you’ll have the opportunity to explore new technologies, industries, and locations. Gain the skills you need to grow your career and build the path that’s right for you.

Real-world Impact

Think of the world-class brands you trust. Many of them count on us to help them power their businesses. Here, you can turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives around the world.

Your Career Journey at Cognizant

Here’s how our hiring process works. Note that the steps may vary depending on the role and location, so please refer to our FAQs for more information.

Step 1: Apply for the Right Role

Find the role that matches your skills and career goals, and tell us why you’re the perfect fit. If you don’t see a role that fits, consider joining our Talent Community.

Step 2: Connect with a Recruiter

Our recruiters will reach out if they believe you’re a good fit. They’ll set up a short online meeting (initial contact) to learn more about you and how your experience and skills align with the role.

Step 3: Showcase Your Skills

If both parties decide to move forward, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Depending on the role, this may include a technical assessment or client interview.

Step 4: Final Decision

Our team will review all candidates to determine who will be the best fit for the role. This step may take some time, but we’ll keep you updated along the way.

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Onboarding and New Hire Experience Associate

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