Welcome to this recruitment process with Vueling!

Applying is your first step to having the opportunity to join the first Top Employer airline in Europe. We hope the information you find here encourages you to apply so we can get to know you and stay connected.

Let's start by getting to know us better!

At Vueling, we love things to happen. We always do our best to go one step further and do it better. We invite our people to celebrate their unique strengths, work as a team to overcome challenges and achieve their goals for the greater good.

Our team is made of great professionals. Great and passionate people who collaborate, support and complement each other's skills.

We are one of Europe's leading low-cost airlines, with special relevance in the Spanish domestic market, as well as in France and Italy.

 Job Purpose

 Plan, coordinate and carry out the People (HR) management of a country in line with the Company’s strategy and policies in order to support the local management in all HR related matters.

Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Review and advice on the correct implementation of the local (outsourced) payroll and personnel transactional administration.

− Liaise with the local labour and social security authorities to assure the necessary local compliance and resolve labour related issues.

• Plan, organise, advice on and execute the local labour relations acting as the main liaison with the local trade unions

− Plan, organise, coordinate, and document the local periodic meetings with trade unions as well as follow up on agreed actions.

− Advice on local legislation on labour issues as well as act as the main liaison with the local labour legal advisors.

− Manage disciplinary actions

− Manage individual and/ or collective employment conflicts including the settlement and the litigations in coordination with external legal advice and internal line and corporate HR functions.

− Drive the negotiation process with trade unions, ensuring constructive dialogue on collective agreements, specific arrangements, and requests in coordination with internal stakeholders.

• Act as the local People business partner

− Coordinate all Staff talent acquisition processes to assure the sourcing of the right talent in the country. Support crew recruitment processes when needed.

− Implement shared procedures & facilitate the correct execution of all HR processes: transactions and changes, promotions, disciplinary actions, performance management, training and development, compensation, and benefits, etc.

− Provide guidance, advice, and coaching to managers on all HR related matters while ensuring the compliance with the Company’s strategy and policies.

• Act as the local single point of contact for all HR related matters for employees in coordination with the line managers, employee contact centres and specialist HR instances.

Main Relationships

• Relationships that the job needs to have to deliver his mission, list only the relevant ones where the job should spend more than 10% of his time.

· Local line managers

· HR corporate HRBPs

· HR specialist departments: labour relations, talent management, and C&B.

· HR Administration and payroll

· HQ Operations: Flight Operations and Cabin Crew offices.

· Local trade union representatives

· Local labour and social security authorities

Education

• Bachelor’s degree ideally in Labour Law and/or Labour Relations – required

• Master degree (ideally in HR, labour relations) - ideally

Experience 

• 5 years experience in HR generalist/ HRBP roles 

• 3-5 years experience in labour relations/ trade union management (ideally in aviation)

Competencies 

• Make it happen: action and results oriented, accountable, decisive.

• Make it better: learning and growth mindset, self-development, constant improvement and forward thinker.

• Make it cost (and efficient) focused: financial acumen, manages complexity, resourceful

• Make it customer oriented: instils trust, manages conflict, balances stakeholders

• Win together: collaboration, interpersonal savvy, inclusive and a good communicator.

Languages 

• English and French: Proficient 

• Spanish: Independent user - ideally

Other 

• Formal knowledge of local (French) law and labour relations
• Willing to travel frequently to Barcelona
• Seeking further development in the People function

Location

Aeropuerto de Orly, Paris

Level 

People Manager 4

We are the only Top Employer airline in Europe

For the second year running, Vueling is the only European airline and the only low-cost airline in the world to obtain this certification. The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more.

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Every single person who works with us is unique. Join us is accepting the invite to fly to your full potential through self-development and pursuing your professional passion. Our employee value proposition and benefits include staff travel, discounts, a flexible working model, and more! Want to learn more? Click here.

🟡 Our Culture 

We thrive on teamwork and collaboration. Joining our team means being part of a cohesive unit that works together, shares knowledge, and supports each other.

Our positive working atmosphere is unique and essential to our productivity and growth. You'll be surrounded by diverse and dynamic professionals. We are passionate about what we do: Connecting People and Places! Learn more about our Mission, Vision, & Values.

🟡 Our Recruitment Process 

Your experience as a candidate is critical for us. We firmly believe that understanding our process will alleviate anxiety and ignite your passion for this extraordinary experience! Please take a closer look at how our process works.