Campus Recruiter

Cognizant; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant’s Campus Recruitment Team is seeking an Associate Recruiter to help shape our future workforce. You will work with campus teams, plan events, and connect with universities to raise Cognizant’s presence. This remote-friendly role offers mentorship and hands-on experience at a global technology leader.

New hires start ASAP. The position emphasizes learning, collaboration, and contributing to meaningful recruitment initiatives within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or Communications.
• Passionate about talent acquisition, relationship building, and teamwork.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with an eagerness to learn.
• Prior HR or recruiting internship experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with campus teams to plan and implement recruiting events and strategies.
• Build relationships with universities and student organizations to enhance Cognizant’s visibility.
• Coordinate and support activities such as career fairs, interviews, and campus presentations.
• Manage communications with candidates, ensuring a seamless and positive experience.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and trends to refine processes and elevate outcomes.
• Contribute to creative projects that strengthen Cognizant’s employer brand.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Relationship building

Communication

Organizational skills

Eagerness to learn

Education

Human Resources

Psychology

Communications

Job description

Campus Recruitment Team – Associate

Position Overview

Join Cognizant's Campus Recruitment Team and play a vital role in shaping the future of our workforce. As a Campus Recruiter, you will gain hands‑on experience at a global technology leader committed to innovation and inclusion. This role allows opportunities to connect with future leaders and contribute to impactful recruitment initiatives.

Being on the campus recruitment team, the Associate will work alongside encouraging mentors who are invested in one’s career growth and make an impact through meaningful work that shape our future pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with campus teams to plan and implement recruiting events and strategies.
• Build relationships with universities and student organizations to enhance Cognizant’s visibility.
• Coordinate and support activities such as career fairs, interviews, and campus presentations.
• Manage communications with candidates, ensuring a seamless and positive experience.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and trends to refine processes and elevate outcomes.
• Contribute to creative projects that strengthen Cognizant’s employer brand.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Communications, or a similar field (December 2024 or May 2025 graduates preferred).
• Passionate about talent acquisition, relationship building, and teamwork.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with an eagerness to learn.
• Prior HR or recruiting internship experience is a plus but not required.

Location(s)

This position is remote and will be discussed through the application process. While Cognizant will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your location preference, please note that final assignments will be based on business needs and regional relocation may be required.

Start Date(s)

New hire will start as soon as possible. While we will attempt to honor candidate summer start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact summer start dates will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively.

Why Choose Us?

Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most sophisticated and patented capabilities. Our associate’s diverse set of backgrounds offer varied perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.

If you’re comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this role is $70,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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.

Work Authorization

Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program).