Group HR Manager (Maltese Speaking)

Job Description

Company Introduction

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the organisation’s objectives;
• Provide guidance to senior management on workforce planning, organisational development, and employee-related matters;
• Manage the full recruitment and selection process, including vacancy preparation, candidate selection, onboarding, and probation;
• Act as a key point of contact for employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary procedures, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns;
• Support managers with performance management processes, including setting KPIs, conducting performance reviews, and addressing performance-related matters;
• Identify training and development requirements and coordinate internal and external learning initiatives;
• Oversee payroll coordination, employee benefits administration, salary benchmarking, and compensation-related activities;
• Develop, review, and maintain HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable employment legislation and regulatory requirements;
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation;
• Monitor HR metrics and provide recommendations to improve HR processes and organisational effectiveness;
• Support change management initiatives and contribute to the continuous improvement of HR practices;
• Coordinate HR-related audits and inspections and ensure the required documentation is maintained;
• Promote employee wellbeing initiatives and support health and safety requirements within the workplace;
• Monitor employee absence and sick leave, ensuring appropriate procedures are followed;
• Maintain and support the requirements associated with the organisation’s Equality Mark Certification.

Experience

• Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field;
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a senior HR role;
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR practices, and employee relations;
• Experience across recruitment, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, and HR administration;
• Good understanding of HR policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and record management;
• Excellent command of English and Maltese, both written and spoken.

Personal Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills;
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities;
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality;
• Ability to work independently and take initiative;
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment;
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to handle sensitive employee matters professionally;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure;
• Proactive, approachable, and solution-oriented attitude.