Our client is looking to onboard an experienced and proactive HR Generalist to oversee the full employee lifecycle. This role serves as the primary on-site HR representative, responsible for local HR operations and supporting franchise-wide coordination across multiple functions.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly organised, and able to balance day-to-day operational tasks with broader strategic objectives. This role requires strong knowledge of Maltese labour law, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to effectively partner with stakeholders across different locations.
Responsibilities
Act as the primary HR point of contact, overseeing all HR activities in compliance with local employment legislation
Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract creation, internal transfers, offboarding, and conducting exit interviews
Maintain accurate employee records, documentation, and HRIS data, including monitoring sick leave and vacation balances
Support monthly payroll preparation and related documentation in partnership with the Finance team
Develop and implement local HR policies and procedures in alignment with ICFR standards and broader group requirements
Provide guidance and support to employees on workplace matters, wellbeing, and HR processes
Coordinate with local authorities and legal advisors to ensure full adherence to Maltese labour regulations
Represent Malta HR in cross-functional discussions, ensuring local considerations are effectively communicated at both Franchise and Group levels
Serve as a connector between Malta and HR teams oversees, promoting consistency in HR practices while tailoring approaches to local requirements
Coordinate recruitment activities with the central Recruitment Hub, conducting HR interviews and assessing cultural fit
Provide HR onboarding support for international relocations, offering settling-in guidance and managing cross-border coordination
Act as the Performance Review Process Owner, overseeing the annual appraisal cycle through scheduling, documentation, communications, and system management
Contribute to the alignment and harmonisation of HR policies and procedures across both offices, helping build a more integrated and scalable HR function
Requirements
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an HR Generalist or HR Coordinator position, ideally within an international or fast-paced environment
Solid understanding of Maltese employment law, experience supporting HR processes in Germany is an advantage
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple HR workflows independently while contributing to broader strategic goals
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and handle sensitive information confidentially
Highly organised, process-driven, and proactive, with excellent attention to detail
Comfortable collaborating within hybrid and distributed teams
Experience with or willingness to learn HiBob (HRIS) and other CRM systems
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.
