Head of HR, Thailand

**About the School -**St. Andrews International School, Thailand**

The group of St. Andrews International Schools in Thailand is part of Cognita, a global school network of over 100 schools across the UK, Europe, Latin America and South-East Asia.

Each campus, Dusit, Sathorn, Sukhumvit 107 and Green Valley, is small by design with a supportive and caring community where we focus on the happiness of our students and believe they can all succeed.

The group now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced **Head of HR**to join our fantastic team.

**About Cognita**

**At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best. And thrive.

**About the role**

**We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and people-centered Head of HR to lead and develop our HR function. This is a key leadership role responsible for shaping the people strategy, driving a positive workplace culture, and ensuring that HR operations are efficient, effective, and aligned with our organization’s vision and values.

**What you will be doing**
- Lead the HR department in delivering outstanding service across the full employee lifecycle.
- Partner with senior leadership to design and implement workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management strategies.
- Ensure HR policies and practices comply with all relevant labor laws and support a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
- Champion staff wellbeing and professional development across all departments.
- Manage HR systems, contracts, payroll coordination, and employee data in a confidential and efficient manner.
- Support organizational change, growth, and development with a forward-thinking HR approach.

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Who we are looking for:_**
- Excellent written and oral English skills.
- Strong familiarity with HR systems including Applicant Tracking System and Performance Management System
- Expertise in Rewards management, budgeting and payroll will be an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Solid knowledge of legal policies and labor laws in Thailand.
- Experience in leading a small HR team is an advantage.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive employee relations.
- Friendly and collaborative, with a business partnering mindset
- Positive attitude and enjoys working in a multi-cultural environment.

**Benefits at St. Andrews International Schools, Thailand**
- Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Health insurance and Personal Accident insurance
- Provident fund
- Social Security fund
- Long Service award
- Paid vacation leave (10 days/year) plus public holidays and Winter break as per school calendar.
- Professional Development

**How to Apply**

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 background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.