HR Business Partner

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment. By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY

We are looking for a dynamic, versatile, and detail-oriented HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team. In this role, you will act as a trusted partner to school leaders while taking ownership of the critical transition phase between Talent Acquisition and the employee's first day on the job. While Onboarding & Global Mobility coordination will be key areas of focus, you will operate as a well-rounded HRBP, supporting employee relations, performance management, and day-to-day HR operations to ensure a seamless, legally compliant, and welcoming environment across our schools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Business Partnering & School Support Partner with school leaders and managers, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, and support on all people-related matters. Support employee relations matters, ensuring they are managed consistently, empathetically, and in line with internal policies and Portuguese employment legislation.

Assist managers with performance management, including the monitoring of probationary periods, absence management, and employee development initiatives. Support organizational changes, internal mobility and all subsequent contractual changes. Support the implementation and communication of HR policies, processes, and procedures across all schools.

Onboarding, Global Mobility Coordination & Compliance (Core Focus) Act as the operational bridge between the recruitment team and the day the employee starts working at the schools, owning the pre-onboarding transition phase. Issue, validate, and send official job offers and employment contracts to selected candidates, maintaining continuous engagement.

Coordinate the relocation and visa processes for international candidates, acting as the main point of contact between the new hires and our external legal counsel / immigration lawyers. Coordinate the end-to-end onboarding and integration process tailored to the specific culture and operational needs of each school. Validate mandatory background checks, criminal records, and Safer Recruitment documentation, ensuring full legal compliance prior to the candidate's official start date.

Ensure all tools, system accesses, and documentation are fully ready for the employee's first day. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years in HR Generalist, HRBP, or HR Operations roles, seamlessly balancing day-to-day employee relations with high-volume onboarding projects. Legal & Compliance Awareness: Good foundational knowledge of Portuguese Labor Law .

Experience coordinating with external suppliers or legal counsel is a plus. Tech-Savvy: Practical experience using core HRIS systems, with a strong preference for SAP Success. Factors .

Education

Previous experience managing HR within a school, university, or academic environment is highly valued (understanding school calendar peaks is a plus). Languages: Native/Fluent in Portuguese and professional fluency in English (mandatory for international candidate liaison and global reporting). Soft Skills: Exceptional relationship-building and coordination skills, high empathy, strong data discretion, and the resilience to manage competing priorities.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT: Inspired Education Group is 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 practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM: Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV. Inspired Academic Teaching Application Form Inspired Non-Teaching Application Form Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com