Overview

Chiswick House School and St Martin’s College are a leading independent school in Malta, renowned for our commitment to excellence and our inspiring, supportive learning environment. We are looking for a proactive, people-focused, and highly organised Human Resources Executive to join our dynamic team.

This role plays a vital part in nurturing our staff’s professional growth, wellbeing, and day-to-day experience. Working closely with the Head of People, the HR Executive will contribute to the recruitment and lifecycle of employees, and help maintain a positive and efficient workplace culture where every team member can thrive.

Role Overview

The Human Resources Executive supports the effective management, wellbeing, and professional growth of all staff within the school. The HR Executive role combines responsibilities in recruitment, learning & development, and fostering a positive working environment. The HR Executive works closely with Senior Leaders to implement HR initiatives that promote staff engagement, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Create job descriptions, promote vacancies, and source, screen, interview, and shortlist candidates, verifying qualifications and accreditation
Manage work permits for third-country nationals (TCNs)
Run induction and onboarding for new and returning staff, including contracts, documentation, and compliance requirements
Support the employee lifecycle, including changes in status and upskilling, and keep HR records accurate and up to date
Identify training needs, prepare training plans, and organise internal and external training, tracking feedback, records, and reports
Search and apply for funding for staff training
Contribute to general HR duties, policy updates, organisational development projects, and School events

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

A recognised qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
A minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in HR, ideally within an educational or similar environment
Proficiency in MS Office applications, with previous experience working with iSAMS and / or Talexio being considered an asset
Experience in applying for funding such as Erasmus+, IIS etc
Strong organisational, communication, and multitasking skills
The ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain confidentiality
Familiarity with employment and education regulations in Malta is considered an asset

Benefits

Health care coverage
Discounts on school fees for dependents
Professional development opportunities
A supportive and collaborative working environment

If you’re passionate about people, motivated by continuous improvement, and eager to make a positive impact within a vibrant school community, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in shaping an environment where staff and students alike can reach their full potential.

Human Resources Executive

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