Onboarding and New Hire Experience Associate

About the Position

Onboarding and New Hire Experience Associate

Location: Plano, TX - Remote / United States

Date Posted: August 12, 2026

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?

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).

Requirements

• 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.

We Offer

• Compensation: Annual salary between $68,000 - $75,000, depending on experience and other qualifications.
• Benefits:
  • 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 the Company

Cognizant(NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading AI builder and technology services company that bridges the gap between AI investments and enterprise value by creating end-to-end AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise helps us fuse the context of the enterprise with technology to augment human potential, drive tangible results, and enable global enterprises to consistently lead in a changing world. Learn more at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Note: 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.