Cognizant Workday Practice is Recruiting for Upcoming Graduates
Cognizant Workday practice is recruiting for upcoming graduates who are looking for an exciting, entry-level consulting opportunity starting in the summer of 2026. We proudly partner with Workday, one of the leading cloud-based software solutions for HR, Finance, Payroll management, and Student Services. As an Organizational Change and Training Associate Consultant at Cognizant Workday practice, you will be part of a project team working with customers to get the most out of their Workday Implementation.
Our Workday Integration AMS Associate Consultant position is best suited for self-starters who are eager to work with exciting, Fortune 500 companies and dive headfirst into all phases of Workday system implementations. We provide world-class, classroom, virtual, and on-the-job training, an incredibly supportive network of mentors. Join our dedicated team of experienced Workday implementation & AMS professionals and become part of our dynamic, fast-paced, HR/Finance Integration consulting practice.
Responsibilities:
• Become a Workday champion and partner closely with your team and customers to achieve excellence in each phase of your assigned projects. • Execute on the assigned support activities by your team lead(s) with utmost quality and as per the milestone/resolution time. • Assist the Lead Consultant(s) in gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping, testing and implementing business solutions. • Build/design the integration to the customers expectations and requirements. • Master the art of "follow through". Frequently update your team Lead and Service Delivery Manager on timeline, tasks, risks, roles & responsibilities, etc. • Proactively keep yourself abreast of Workday updates and project changes. Seek out opportunities to further your skills and professional growth. We love initiative!
Skills and Requirements:
Why Choose Cognizant Workday Practice?
Flexible work schedules, or working out of one of our hub locations to cultivate personal and professional balance.
Competitive benefits including 401(k) matching program, Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision insurance, and perk benefits such as commuter plans and pet insurance.
Inclusive benefits that support mental health, gender affirmation journeys, caregiving, and all paths to parenthood, excellent paid parental leave programs.
Established Employee Resources Groups (ERGs) that provide a safe space for employees to build relationships, connect, and develop initiatives to enhance diversity and inclusion.
Committed to giving back to improve our communities and environmental impact.
Learning and development opportunities through established corporate programs, on and off-site trainings, and on-demand online learning courses.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
The annual salary is $75,000.00, 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.
Location:
New hires will be aligned to the Cognizant office in Plano, TX, where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area.
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) for this role.
Disclaimer: Compensation 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.
The Cognizant Community:
We are a high-caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
We take care of our people, clients, company, communities, and climate by doing what's right.
We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.
About Us:
Cognizant is one of the worlds 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 U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Disclaimer: Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government-issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant 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 U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 230 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
We're driven by a passion to help our clients build stronger, more agile and more innovative businesses.
Cognizant enables global enterprises to address a dual mandate: to make their current operations as efficient and cost-effective as possible and to invest in innovation to unleash new potential across their organizations.
What makes Cognizant unique is our ability to help clients meet both challenges. We help them enhance productivity by ensuring that vital business functions work faster, cheaper and better. And, our ability to conceptualize, architect and implement new and expanded capabilities allows clients to transform legacy models to take their business to the next level.