Description
We are looking for an individual with experience in HR and Recruitment to join our team to coordinate day-to-day recruitment and HR operations at our Alhama de Murcia. This role will provide vital administrative and operational support to the People & Culture team, based in Oxford, and vibrant staff team in Alhama, with a particular focus on recruitment and employee lifecycle processes. Reporting into the Oxford based People & Culture Manager, the HR Technician will be a vital member of Leading Edge’s People & Culture team, who are passionate about enhancing our employee experience and helping Leading Edge Aviation to be the best it can be.
This role is instrumental in delivering an exceptional experience throughout recruitment and work and supports the wider HR function to ensure compliance and to maintain accurate records, systems, and processes.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and will possess excellent communication skills, heaps of initiative and a willingness to learning. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate a proactive and confidential approach to work. Fluency in both Spanish and English is essential to this role, ensuring excellent communication with our diverse and international workforce.
This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, based at our Alhama de Murcia campus, with occasional visits to our Oxford base.
Role Duties
- Provide end-to-end administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract changes, offboarding, and reference requests.
- Coordinate and manage Spanish recruitment activities, including:
- Drafting and posting job advertisements across various platforms.
- Taking pro-active steps to attract candidates and encourage applications
- Screening CVs to shortlist suitable candidates.
- Scheduling interviews and managing candidate communications.
- Liaising with hiring managers to ensure a smooth and efficient selection process.
- Work closely with line managers in Alhama supporting them with day-to-day HR issues, and to design and deliver tailored induction programmes for new hires.
- Maintain and update employee records using the HR Information System (HRIS – HiBob), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.
- Assist with the monthly payroll process by preparing and submitting accurate employee data to our external payroll company (e.g., new joiners, leavers, contractual changes, absence data).
- Provide general administrative support to the Alhama office, including document preparation, data entry, and records management.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation (attend training sessions), offering first-line advice where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with the wider HR team to provide and excellent HR service in line with values and strategic priorities, escalating issues or more complex matters when required .
- Demonstrate and uphold the company’s core values in all actions, decisions, and interactions.
OUR CULTURE
At Leading Edge Aviation, our Vision, Mission and Values guide everything that we do. The HR Technician is expected to maintain the highest levels of professionalism, compliance and integrity. This role requires flexibility and a collaborative mindset to contribute to our vision of excellence in everything that we do.
Core Competencies
- Previous experience in an administrative role within a HR and Recruitment setting.
- Strong interest in human resources and talent acquisition, with a desire to grow professionally within these fields.
- Knowledge of Spanish Employment Law and regulations or a willingness to learn.
- Excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy in all work.
- Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Fluency in both Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both languages, written and verbal.
- Confident user of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, and comfortable learning new systems (e.g., HRIS platforms).
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with a positive and enthusiastic outlook. .
- Proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to take initiative and support continuous improvement.
- Adaptable and adaptable in responding to changing priorities and business needs.
- Demonstrable alignment with the company’s core values in attitude, conduct, and work ethic.
We know a great team member is more than a checklist. If you have the skills, passion, and commitment to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement.
To apply, please follow the link and submit an application in English.
What We Offer
- Salary up to € 23,000 per annum, reviewed annually
- Commitment to your personal and professional development
- Generous holiday entitlement of 30 calendar days plus public holidays which increases with long service, plus public holidays
- An Airspace Day – 1 additional day off per year for something that’s important to you
- Employee referral scheme
- Free on-site parking
About Leading Edge Aviation
Leading Edge Aviation is a firmly established pilot training academy with a fresh approach and an emphasis on holistic training. Offering the highest standards of regulatory technical training, students also benefit from a comprehensive professional and personal development curriculum to enhance non-technical skills. This is delivered through ‘The Whole Pilot®’ Approach, which focuses on developing diverse abilities that go beyond just technical proficiency.
Based at London Oxford Airport and Alhama, Southern Spain with a commitment to holistic pilot development, Leading Edge Aviation offers a range of modular and integrated training programmes, including the innovative LEAP (Leading Edge Airline Preparation) course; a full-time integrated course with BSc degree (UK only) and a comprehensive graduate airline selection preparation workshop. Facilities at both locations support a comprehensive educational experience, combining modern aircraft and simulators, advanced learning technologies, and a vibrant student living environment.