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Onboarding and New Hire Experience Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions·$68,000 – $75,000

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About the Position

Onboarding and New Hire Experience Associate

Publicatiedatum aug. 12 2026

Plaats Plano, TX-8383 Dominion Pkwy / United States

Functiecategorie Corporate

Het model van het werk 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.


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.


Over Cognizant

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a builder of AI solutions and a provider of technology services. We bridge the gap between AI investments and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep knowledge of sectors, processes, and engineering enables us to anchor the unique context of an organization in technological systems. These systems enhance human potential, deliver tangible results, and give global enterprises an edge in a rapidly changing world. Discover how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.


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Van sollicitanten kan worden verwacht dat zij gesprekken bijwonen, persoonlijk of via een videogesprek. Daarnaast kan van kandidaten worden gevraagd om tijdens elk gesprek een geldig, door de overheid uitgegeven identiteitsbewijs (zoals een identiteitskaart of paspoort) te tonen.

Cognizant is een werkgever die gelijke kansen biedt. Je sollicitatie en kandidatuur worden niet beoordeeld op basis van ras, huidskleur, geslacht, religie, levensovertuiging, seksuele geaardheid, genderidentiteit, nationale afkomst, handicap, genetische informatie, zwangerschap, veteranenstatus of enige andere eigenschap die wordt beschermd door federale, regionale of lokale wetgeving.


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Ons arbeidsvoorwaardenprogramma is ontwikkeld met jou in gedachten - zodat je kunt genieten van een vervullend, evenwichtig en gezond leven.

Financiële gezondheid

We beoordelen regelmatig marktgegevens om ervoor te zorgen dat de beloning aansluit bij de waarde die jij toevoegt. Je arbeidsvoorwaarden gaan verder dan alleen salaris en kunnen onder meer pensioenregelingen, financiële educatie en meer omvatten.

Fysieke en mentale gezondheid

Wij stellen je in staat om je welzijn prioriteit te geven via betaald verlof, flexibele werktijden waar mogelijk, zorgverzekeringen, begeleiding, ons Mental Health Allyship-programma en meer.

Jouw carrière, jouw manier

Met meer dan 350.000 functies bij Cognizant krijg je de kans om nieuwe technologieën, sectoren en locaties te verkennen - en bouw je de vaardigheden op die je nodig hebt om je carrière verder te ontwikkelen.

Impact in de echte wereld

Denk aan de grootste merken waarop je vertrouwt. De kans is groot dat zij op ons vertrouwen om hun bedrijf te versterken. Hier zet je gedurfde ideeën om in oplossingen die overal ter wereld levens verbeteren.


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Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming clients’ business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the US, Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital atwww.cognizant.comor follow us @Cognizant.

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