Human Resource Coordinator

Human Resource Coordinator Cognita Schools - 3.5 New York, NY Job Details Permanent | Full-time | Contract $75,000 - $90,000 a year 6 hours ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Employment type: Permanent, full-time, 1 year contract renewal cycle.

Salary:

$75,000 to $90,000 pa (dependent on experience).

Start date:

1 June 2026 About the School -

York Prep School:

York Preparatory School is a New York City independent school committed to creating a nurturing environment that challenges and supports each student in a diverse and inclusive setting. Compassionate and accessible educators guide our students through a traditional and rigorous curriculum while employing a range of innovative techniques to cultivate each individual student's skills, abilities, and interests. York strives to educate the whole child, meeting each student where they are, and supporting them as they grow into lifelong learners and responsible citizens. The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resource Coordinator to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 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:

York Prep School is seeking an experienced and motivated Human Resources Coordinator to provide essential operational and administrative support across the employee lifecycle. In this role, you will sit at the heart of the school's people operations, supporting recruitment, onboarding, HR systems, payroll coordination, and employee relations within a high‑performance educational environment. You will partner closely with school leaders, the Finance team, and regional HR colleagues to ensure HR processes are consistent, compliant, and aligned with both safeguarding standards and school culture. This is a hands-on role where you will manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate data, improve processes, and contribute to a professional, supportive experience for faculty and staff. You will report to the Accounting and Finance Director and play a visible role in the daily life of the school community.

Who We Are Looking For:

You are a detail-oriented, dependable HR professional who thrives in a fast‑paced setting and takes ownership of seeing tasks through to completion. You bring 2-3 years' experience in HR administration or generalist work, with confidence across recruitment, onboarding, HR operations, and people processes. You communicate with clarity and empathy, handle sensitive information with discretion, and are comfortable working with HR systems and data. You value collaboration, continuous improvement, and safeguarding, and you are motivated by contributing to a school community where people and purpose matter. A bachelor's degree in HR or a related field is required; HR certifications are an advantage. How to

Apply:

Complete this application before the closing date: Friday 22nd May 2026 . Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.