Senior Specialist, Onboarding – Cultural Integration

Cohen & Co

Senior Specialist overseeing onboarding processes for new hires at Cohen & Co. Coordinating with multiple teams to enhance and streamline the onboarding experience.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing end-to-end onboarding processes, ensuring high-quality experiences while coordinating with various stakeholders. Proficient in process improvement and integration support, particularly in professional services environments.

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Onboarding Initiatives LeadershipProcess ImprovementStakeholder Relationship BuildingLMS FamiliarityM&A Integration Support

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Hard Skills

Onboarding Program ManagementProcess StreamliningHigh-Volume Onboarding CoordinationAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

LMS PlatformsWorkdayAsanaMS TeamsAI/Copilot Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesM&A ActivitiesCampus Hire ProgramsCohort Onboarding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end onboarding process for the entire firm
Ensure a consistent, high-quality onboarding experience
Coordinate the full onboarding workflow across stakeholders
Manage biweekly onboarding cadence of approximately 5–10 new hires
Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to plan and execute large campus hire and intern classes
Build schedules aligned to service line needs for role-specific training
Establish timelines and proactive communication norms with stakeholders
Support integration of incoming team members from M&A activities
Work with the learning technology team to ensure accurate LMS setup
Identify inefficiencies and lead efforts to streamline the onboarding process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Experience leading onboarding initiatives in a growing company (required)
Strong attention to detail and advanced organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence cross-functional stakeholders
An eye for process improvement and the ability to streamline and modernize workflows
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Requires 3 days per week in office at any Cohen & Co location.
Preferred 2–3 years of experience directly handling onboarding programs.
Experience working in a professional services firm (accounting, legal, consulting, etc.).
Experience supporting M&A / acquisition integration.
Experience coordinating high-volume campus or cohort onboarding classes.
Familiarity with LMS platforms (e.g., LCvista), Workday, Asana, MS Teams, and AI/Copilot tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development resources