HR & Recruitment Assistant – Alhama, Spain

We are looking for a HR and Recruitment Assistant to join our team to coordinate day-to-day recruitment and HR operations at our Alhama campus in Spain. This newly created role will provide vital administrative and operational support to the HR team and growing staff team in Alhama, with a particular focus on recruitment and employee lifecycle processes. Reporting into the Oxford based HR Advisor, the HR and Recruitment Assistant 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.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and will possess excellent communication skills and heaps of initiative. 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 campus, with possible occasional visits to our Oxford base.

Key Responsibilities

• 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, offering first-line advice where appropriate.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Our Culture

At Leading Edge Aviation, our Vision, Mission and Values guide everything that we do. The HR and Recruitment Assistant is expected to maintain the highest levels of professionalism, compliance and integrity. This role requires flexibility and a collaborative mindset to contribute to LEAL’s vision of excellence in everything that we do.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to €23,000
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Free on-site parking.
• Commitment to your personal and professional development.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 23,000.00€ per year

Ability to commute/relocate: Alhama de Murcia, Murcia provincia: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Questions: Are you authorised to work in Spain?

Work Location: In person