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 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 though 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.
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
Información adicional sobre el empleo
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