About the Position

People & Talent Advisor

Faria Education Group, a leader in international education systems and services, is seeking a proactive People & Talent Advisor to join our HR team in Macclesfield, Cheshire East. This role is hybrid, requiring 3-4 days onsite per week at Alderley Park. You'll work closely with our Senior HR Business Partners, providing hands-on advisory support across the employee lifecycle and acting as the friendly face of HR in the office.

Responsibilities

HR Advisory & Employee Lifecycle

Support the Senior HR Business Partners with day-to-day HR advisory queries from managers and employees
Manage end-to-end employment administration: contracts, offer letters, changes to terms, references, and other employment paperwork
Take ownership for payroll processing alongside our dedicated payroll provider
Own onboarding from offer acceptance through to first weeks - right to work checks, contracts, DBS checks, new starter setup, and a great first impression
Manage offboarding, including exit paperwork, leaver checklists, and exit interviews where needed
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR systems
Help ensure HR processes are compliant, consistent, and well-documented
System and process improvements within our HR Systems

Hiring Support

Help draft and post job adverts, and support shortlisting and interviewing where needed
Ensure a smooth, professional candidate experience from application to offer
Manage DEEL (EOR’s) System

Office & Team Support

Be the first point of contact in the office for people-related questions, big or small
Take ownership of light office management - organizing lunches, keeping snacks and drinks stocked, and generally helping the office feel like a good place to be
Help organize or support internal events, socials, and team moments
Spot ways to improve the day-to-day office and employee experience, and help make them happen

Requirements

Some experience in an HR, People, or Talent support role looking for their next challenge (HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, People Advisor, or similar)
Experience with HiBob is preferred
Comfortable handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Highly organized, with good attention to detail - nothing falls through the cracks on your watch
A genuinely warm, approachable manner - you're happy being the person people come to
Confident juggling multiple priorities, from formal paperwork to last-minute lunch orders
Good working knowledge of core UK employment practices (or willingness to learn quickly)
A proactive, "no job too small" attitude

We Offer

The chance to build broad HR generalist experience alongside experienced HR Business Partners
A varied, people-facing role at the heart of the office
A range of benefits: 25 days holiday, bonus scheme, medical cover, company pension plan, wellbeing allowance, cycle to work scheme, car scheme....and much more!

About the Company

Faria Education Group is a leader in international education systems and services, offering an integrated suite across learning, admissions, school-to-home, and online courses - trusted by 10,000+ schools and 4 million students across 155 countries.

DISCRIMINATION DECLARATION

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to a high volume of applicants.

Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire East (Hybrid)

Department: People Operations

Employment Type: Employee - Full Time

Minimum Experience: Mid-level

People & Talent Advisor

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