Overview
Full-time | Permanent | Fully Remote
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, Cognita is a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries, serving more than 100,000 students in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. Our schools are unique, united by the purpose to create an environment where everyone can thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
About the role
We are a global community of schools committed to delivering outstanding education. Our HR Operations team plays a vital part in this mission by ensuring every colleague is supported throughout their career journey.
Senior HR Operations Assistant – this fully remote role delivers accurate and efficient HR administration across the UK. Awareness of international HR processes is an advantage. The role is ideal for an HR professional with experience managing high-volume onboarding and pre-employment checks, and providing broad administrative support across the employee journey. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are essential, and experience supporting international teams is highly valued.
What you’ll be doing
* Ensuring compliance with local policies, legislation, and safer recruitment requirements across different countries.
* Managing high-volume onboarding, contracts, and pre-employment checks.
* Supporting schools and central teams with HR systems and process queries.
* Providing reward-related administrative support.
* Producing accurate HR reporting, working with large data sets, and maintaining employee data.
* Managing the HR mailbox and acting as the first point of contact for queries.
* Maintaining organisational charts.
Who we’re looking for
* Proven experience in HR operations or shared services.
* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
* Experience managing high-volume onboarding and pre-employment processes (e.g., right-to-work checks, references, contracts).
* Good understanding of HR processes, compliance, and safer recruitment requirements.
* An initiative-taking and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to adapt quickly.
* Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively.
* Experience using HR systems and competent MS Office skills, including Excel (large data sets), PowerPoint, Word (bulk mail merge), SharePoint, Visio, and OneDrive.
Benefits
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
* Group Personal Pension Plan with Aviva
* Life Assurance
* 25 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Discounts Site
How to apply
Complete your application before the closing date: 19/09/2025. We encourage early applications; we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.
Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders are included within the Application Guidance.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
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