School HRbp

About the School - St. Andrews International School, Green Valley
St. Andrews Green Valley is located on the Green Valley golf complex in Rayong, an hour and a half outside of Bangkok and twenty minutes from the city of Pattaya and the beautiful coastline of the Gulf of Thailand.

The campus is situated between lush, green hills and as such, has a mission focused upon environmental mindedness, experiential education and outstanding holistic care. We have an environment second to none for educating our students and make the most of the opportunities it affords us.

The school has been open since 1996, and has academic outcomes comfortably above global averages and those within Eastern Thailand, including excellent IB Diploma scores. The average tenure of staff is over seven years and the school has been rated as outstanding by EDT, as well as being awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag and the Wellbeing Award for Schools. In addition, we are a full and active member of FOBISIA.

We are at an exciting stage of our development, as we drive towards an eco-literate education for a sustainable future. Our students are our greatest asset and our working life is rich, fulfilling and exciting. We seek teachers who are driven, have high expectations and are devoted to delivering a first class education. In return, Green Valley will provide an outstanding lifestyle and incredible students to teach who are friendly, engaged and motivated.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for Accounting Manager 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 **:School HRBP (focus on C&B)**

This role works closely with the Head of School at the respective campus and the Head of HR - Thailand. The primary responsibility of this role is to manage GV payroll, expatriate staff income tax filing and other employee’s compensation and benefits. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the wider employee life cycle including talent acquisition, onboarding, rewards and retention, people management, training, and compliance.

While the main focus is Employee’s compensation and benefits, the HRBP is expected to support and assist in all aspects of HR when necessary, to ensure continuity and avoid siloed responsibilities. The role also collaborates with the Head of HR - Thailand to ensure effective policy implementation, data reporting, and the rollout of new initiatives.

**Responsibilities**:
Payroll & Expatriate Income Tax (Primary Responsibility - GV Campus)
Manage end-to-end payroll for the GV campus.
Responsible for expatriate staff income tax filing, including liaison with external advisors as needed.
Act as the primary contact for payroll-related queries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Cognita policy and Thai labor law.
Work closely with the Head of HR during the transition period to fully understand the payroll template, payroll software, and expatriate tax processes.

Recruitment and Onboarding
Discuss and agree staffing needs and recruitment approach with hiring managers.
Advertise vacancies through applicable job advertisement platforms.
Provide expert guidance to hiring managers in the recruitment process, from sourcing and liaising with third-party recruitment consultants, developing accurate job descriptions, and adherence to approval procedures, ensuring operating plans and budgets are met.
Obtain relevant supporting documents such as identity cards, passports, certifications, and qualifications for submission and filing.
Prepare and issue employment contracts and new hire documents.
Monitor the probation process and confirmation of employment.
Plan and conduct new employee orientation and induction to foster positive attitudes toward the school, ensuring employees are set up to succeed in their roles and necessary information and support is provided for a successful transition.
Set up protocols for managers to follow and complete induction checklists so new employees are provided with a thorough and timely introduction to the school.
Ensure a positive orientation contributes to retention, job satisfaction, and productivity.

Compensation and Benefits
Oversee employee insurance benefits, acting as the primary contact for both employees and insurance providers.
Collaborate with the Head of HR on insurance p