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.

HR Manager (Maltese Speaking)

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