Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist 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". We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Regional HR team. This is a full-time, 6-month contract position. About the Role This role sits within Cognita's central HR team supporting the USA region. As Recruitment Advisor, you will act as the primary recruitment lead, partnering closely with: School Senior Leadership Teams Central Reward Team Central HR Operations You will oversee all aspects of recruitment end-to-end, ensuring a professional, high-quality hiring experience for both candidates and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for academic, operational, and specialist roles. Lead role briefings and provide guidance and market insight to hiring managers. Build strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders to understand current and future hiring needs. Coordinate offers and onboarding in partnership with Reward and HR Operations. Produce vacancy insights, recruitment reports, and analytics. Represent Cognita externally, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. The role is primarily remote, however the ideal candidate will need to be based in or near New York, NY and Boston, MA. Occasional travel to our US schools will be required - Masters Academy International in Stow, MA and York Prep School in New York, NY. Who We Are Looking For We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with proven recruitment experience, ideally gained in a fast-paced environment. You will have experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and managing candidate data, along with strong numerical and analytical skills to support recruitment reporting. You will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) is essential, as is the ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet tight deadlines. A high level of attention to detail, confidentiality, and professionalism is crucial. Compensation and Benefits The salary is $79,100. 401(k) - after 12 months' service. Death in Service benefit after the eligible waiting period. Paid Family Leave (PFL) / Short-Term Disability (STD) state-mandated programs. Medical partially subsidized by Cognita; dependants can be added at competitive self-funded rates. Dental & Vision self-funded at competitive rates; dependants can be added to your plan at competitive self-funded rates. Discount platform Perkbox. PTO 7 days during the academic year, 10 days in the summer, increasing to 15 days after 3 years' service. Flu vaccinations. How to Apply Complete this application before the closing date: Sunday 22nd March 2026. 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.

Created: 2026-03-09