We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation for an experienced Head of HR to lead its Human Resources function.
This is a strategic and operational role, ideal for a people-focused HR professional with strong expertise in Industrial Relations, employment law, and employee engagement. You will work closely with senior management to shape HR strategy, foster a positive workplace culture, and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the HR function, providing strategic and operational support across the employee lifecycle.
- Manage industrial relations, including union engagement, negotiations, disciplinary procedures, and grievance handling.
- Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Drive recruitment, workforce planning, and talent acquisition initiatives.
- Partner with managers to provide expert guidance on employment legislation and people management.
- Oversee performance management, employee development, and engagement initiatives.
- Manage HR budgets, reporting, and key people metrics.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and support continuous improvement across HR processes.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum of 5 years' HR experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role within a unionised or industrial relations environment.
- Strong knowledge of Maltese employment legislation, Industrial Relations, and collective agreements.
- Proven experience managing disciplinary cases, grievances, and employee relations matters.
- Experience leading recruitment and workforce planning activities.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience within manufacturing, logistics, industrial, or similar operational environments will be considered an asset.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to lead and shape the HR function within a well-established organisation.
- Strategic role with direct exposure to senior leadership and business decision-making.
- Professional, collaborative, and people-focused working environment.
- Competitive remuneration and excellent opportunities for career growth.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Mobile Phone
- Performance Bonus
Kindly note that some vacancies are only considering Maltese or EU nationals in line with Jobsplus requirements. More information can be found here.
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Human Resources Jobs in Malta focus on the management of personnel within a company. Jobs in human resources within this sector include advisory, compensation, HR generalist, industrial relations, payroll, performance management, recruitment & selection and training & development roles.
