.About the School - Colegio Internacional MeresMeres School is at the forefront of education, backed by excellent academic results.Founded in 1966, Colegio Internacional Meres is the only private school in Asturias accredited as an official international school by the IBO (International Baccalaureate Organization), one of the first in Spain to achieve this status.Its model of academic and educational excellence is aimed at girls and boys from 3 to 18 years of age and is based on the promotion of critical thinking, self-discipline, and teamwork to form multidisciplinary, global, and resilient individuals.The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our fantastic team.About CognitaCognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools is proudly unique; however, our collectivepurpose is to create an environment where everyone can 'Thrive in a rapidly evolving world'.About the roleThe HR Business Partner ensures a pro-active and technically strong HR service, advises the School SLT, and is responsible for legal compliance and the implementation of best practices. Together with Corporate and School Management, the HR Business Partner develops the HR strategy and the talent development plan across the school, enhancing high levels of satisfaction within the staff.Who we are looking forThe ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, capacity for analysis, high commitment to the company's objectives and values, and strong communication skills.You have a strong work ethic and accountability. You will be a self-starter who can operate with autonomy and learn quickly.We are looking for someone with multiple years of experience managing the HR Department and you will have sound knowledge/experience of generalist HR policy, procedures & best practices.You will have the ability to demonstrate a coaching style approach and have a high level of spoken and written English and Spanish.Benefits at CognitaPermanent full-time contractFree lunch provided during Term TimeSchool holidays and public holidaysSchool discountsHow to ApplyComplete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: September 27th, 2024.Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers, and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background
