HR Technician

**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 newly created role will provide vital administrative and operational support to the HR 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 HR Advisor, the HR Technician will be a vital member of Leading Edge’s HR 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.

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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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 flexible 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.

**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
- Employee referral scheme
- Free on-site parking

**About Leading Edge Aviation**:
We specialize in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.