Full-Time | Permanent | Remote

About Cognita

Full-Time | Permanent | Remote

About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independenteducation. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 17countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East -serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudlyunique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment whereeveryone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About the role
We are looking for a strategic Reward Partnerwho brings a globalmindset, strong technical knowledge in both reward and benefits, and a partnershipfocused, proactive approach.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the Europe & USA region, drivingmeaningful reward initiatives and shaping fair, competitive practices in a busy,people-focused organisation.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, analyse complex data, manage keyprojects, and play a pivotal role in aligning reward strategies with Cognita’sinclusive and high-performing culture.

This role is ideal for someone who is:
•Internationally experienced and culturally aware
•Collaborative and engaging
•Brings a composed, personable approach with the ability to engagestakeholders at all levels
•Comfortable working at pace and juggling multiple priorities
•Genuinely passionate about creating a positive employee experience

What you will be doing:
• Delivering clear, pragmatic advice on Reward & Benefits policies.
• Collaborating with HR teams across countries, to ensure alignment incommunication and delivery
• Design and implement KPIs that support equitable and strategic rewarddecisions
• Monitor legislative changes and assess their impact on compensation andbenefits
• Support the annual pay award process and job evaluation activities
• Lead compensation benchmarking using internal data and external rewardsurveys
•Deliver UK gender pay gap reporting and support global ESG-linked rewardprojects
•Manage benefits renewal processes and relationships with providers,recommending improvements aligned to our employee value proposition

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Whowe are looking for:
Experience:
•Substantial experience in a Reward, Compensation, and Benefits atpartner or Senior Advisor level.
•Proven experience working with multiple countries.
•Excellent project management skills and stakeholder engagementexperience

Skills & Attributes:
•Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
•Exceptional communicator with a strong team ethos and people-firstmindset
• Organised, agile and comfortable managing competing demands
•Naturally solutions-driven and committed to continuous improvement
• High personal integrity and professionalism
• Confident working both independently and as part of a remote global team

Benefits at Cognita
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Private Medical Insurance &Healthcare Cash Plan
• GPPPPension
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Holiday(plus bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts Site
• Professional Subscriptionsreimbursement

How to Apply
Complete your application before the closing date:07/08/2025.
We encourage early applications, we reserve the right to interview andappoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other thirdparties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employmentbackground checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating allemployees with dignity and respect regardless of background.