Job Description

Industry: Retail and Distribution

Location: Malta

Basis: Full time

Remuneration: Salary + Benefits

Main duties

Align HR strategy with company goals while managing the function's budget, team development, and executive advisory relationships
Champion employer branding, employee engagement, recognition, and wellbeing programs to boost retention and talent attraction
Act as the primary expert on employment law, overseeing grievances, performance issues, and consistent policy enforcement
Partner with leadership on organizational design, talent acquisition, and driving seamless structural changes
Manage performance evaluations, succession planning, and leadership development programs to build internal capability
Design fair grading and remuneration frameworks while executing annual salary reviews and bonus cycles
Maintain full oversight of payroll processing, statutory submissions, and pension plan administration
Partner with executive leaders to establish compliant HR frameworks, structures, and employment terms in new overseas markets
Ensure adherence to GDPR, local labor laws, and workplace safety protocols while providing reporting to the Board
Optimize HR technology and data insights to continuously refine workforce planning and operational processes

What skills do you need:

Degree or professional qualification in HR/Management with 10+ years of generalist HR experience, including 5+ years in a management role
Deep knowledge of Maltese employment law and HR best practices, with a proven track record of leading and developing HR teams
Strong business orientation to translate organizational priorities into practical HR solutions while balancing strategy with operational execution
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the confidence to advise, challenge, and build trust with senior leadership
Superior written and verbal communication skills paired with sound judgment, discretion, and high integrity in handling sensitive matters
Strong organizational skills to drive projects to completion, leveraging HR technology and data to boost operational efficiency and decision-making

Eligibility to work in the EU is a must

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