Senior HR Operations Assistant

Full-time Permanent Fully Remote

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 20 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, 'Thrive in a rapidly evolving world'.

About the role
AtCognita, we are a global community of schools working together to provideoutstanding education for our students. Behind the scenes, our HR Operationsteam plays a vital role in making this happen, ensuring every colleague issupported from day one.As our new Senior HR Operations Assistant, you'll be at the heart of thatjourney, helping us deliver a seamless employee experience across the UK andEurope.
Are you a detail-focused HR professional who enjoys working in a dynamicenvironment? Do you have the ability to manage complex HR operations acrossmultiple countries? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Whatyou'll be doing
In this role, you'll take ownership of criticalHR operations across the full employee lifecycle, including:
• Ensure compliance with local policies, legislation, and saferrecruitment requirements across different countries.
• Support schools and central teams with HR systems and process queries.
• Produce accurate HR reporting and maintain employee data.
• Act as the first point of contact for compliance queries (Right to Work,Safer Recruitment checks, etc.).
• Maintain organisational charts.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll balance multiplepriorities while keeping a sharp eye on detail.

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Who we are looking for:
• Proven experience in HR operations or sharedservices
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, processes, and compliance (ideallyacross UK and Europe).
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset, able to use initiative and adaptquickly.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and manage competingdemands.
• Confidence using HR systems and strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word,PowerPoint).

Benefitsat Cognita
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Private Medical Insurance &Healthcare Cash Plan
• GPPPPension
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Holiday(plus bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts Site

How to Apply
Complete your application before the closing date:03/09/2025.
We encourage early applications, we reserve the right to interview andappoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other thirdparties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employmentbackground checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating allemployees with dignity and respect regardless of background.