HR Coordinator

**Full Time | Permanent | Term Time Only (plus 2 days during summer break)**
**38 hours per week**
**Salary range €30,000 - €32,000, dependent on experience and qualifications**

We’re looking for a proactive and organised **HR Coordinator**to play a key role in supporting our vibrant school community. If you’re an experienced HR professional fluent in Italian and English, with a strong understanding of Italian labour law and a passion for helping people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

**About the School - Florence Bilingual School**
Florence Bilingual School (FBS) is a bilingual Italian/English school that has been active since 1973. Accredited by Cambridge International, FBS promotes an educational approach and curriculum aimed at the development of each student’s confidence, creativity, and autonomy. Since 2021, FBS has been part of the international Cognita Schools group, an extraordinary community of diverse yet connected schools spanning sixteen different countries.

With 50 years of experience, our school offers a high-profile education that skilfully combines tradition and innovation. We prepare students to succeed in life by cultivating a global perspective and a fervent passion for learning. We design our educational approach to ensure that students develop the skills necessary to thrive in their personal growth journey, offering them an experience of learning excellence.

**About Cognita**
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries, in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East, serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

**About the role**
As HR Coordinator at Florence Bilingual School, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our people and ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of all HR processes. Reporting to the Business Manager, you will provide proactive HR support to the School Leadership Team (SLT) and staff across the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment, onboarding, and payroll coordination to compliance, employee relations, and HR administration.

You will work closely with colleagues across the school and wider Cognita network, ensuring HR practices align with Italian labour law and Cognita standards. With around 100 employees on site, this is a hands-on role that requires excellent organisation, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and care.

This is a permanent, full-time, term-time only role (38 hours per week across five days), with flexibility in working hours. The postholder will also work two additional days during the summer break to support key HR processes.

**Who we are looking for**
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive HR professional with a genuine passion for supporting people and creating a positive workplace culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and autonomy, and who takes pride in providing exceptional HR support within a vibrant and supportive school community.

**Benefits at Cognita**
- Permanent full-time contract
- Free lunch provided during Term Time
- Professional Development
- Additional holidays across Christmas and Easter

**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 are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.