HR Business Partner

The HR Business Partner ensures a pro-active and technically strong HR Service, advises the School SLT and is responsible of legal compliance and the implementation of best practices. Together with Corporate and School Management, the HR-BP develops the HR strategy and the talent development plan across the school enhancing high levels of satisfaction within the staff.

The role will ensure all staff members comply with the HR standards, even providing first line advice to Headteacher and Business Manager. Implement the management strategy defined by the Head of HR with the Business Manager and the Headteacher whilst maintaining good Employee Relationships within the school via regular customer service relationship management, ensuring that Headteacher and Business Manager agreed that all issues of dispute are solved promptly and with a successful outcome, adding knowledge and understanding as part of the process.

Key Responsibilities will include, (but not limited to):

- Ensure all staff members comply with the HR standards, even providing first line advice to Headteacher and Business Manager.
- Implement the management strategy defined by the Head of HR with the Business Manager and the Headteacher.
- Maintain good Employee Relationships within the school via regular customer service relationship management, ensuring that Headteacher and Business Manager agreed that all issues of dispute are solved promptly and with a successful outcome, adding knowledge and understanding as part of the process.
- Coordinate the required recruitment in collaboration with the Senior Leadership team.
- To detect and implement training needs for all staff members in collaboration with the Head and the Business Manager.
- Provide hands-on support for Compromise Agreements and Employment Court.
- Provide support to Business Manager in the analysis and actions required and generated via the Voice of the Employee survey.
- Keep up to date school policies according to the current Cognita Policies

You will be a self-starter who can operate with autonomy and learns quickly. Excellent written and communication skills with the ability to make an emotional connection through communication.
- Relevant degree level qualification: Labour Relations, Working Science, Law, Psychology.
- At least 3 years of managing the HR department.
- Digital competences - competent use of common software.
- Speak Spanish and high level of English.
- Negotiation and communication skills
- High commitment with the company’s objectives and values
- Customer Focus: Listening and satisfying customer needs
- Sound knowledge/ experience of generalist HR policy, procedures & best practice.
- Able to demonstrate a coaching style approach.
- Safeguarding: Cognita schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed._
- Diversity: Cognita’s success depends on our people. With 80+ schools in eleven countries and our employees representing over 30 nationalities, the scope of our difference is a source of pride. We believe this diversity positively promotes global citizenship and reflects the value of contribution irrespective of one’s personal characteristics and/or background._
- Equal opportunities: Cognita is committed to preserving and promoting equality of opportunity in all aspects of the conduct of its business. No member of staff or any applicant for employment with Cognita will be discriminated against, harassed or victimised because of their personal characteristics. Cognita expects all staff to comply with the letter and the spirit of its policy._

Tipo de puesto: Jornada completa, Contrato indefinido

Beneficios:

- Comida en la empresa
- Jornada intensiva en verano

Horario:

- De lunes a viernes

Ubicación del trabajo: Empleo presencial