HR Manager

Our client is seeking a dedicated HR Manager to help shape and lead their newly established team and company. You will play a pivotal role in building the HR function from the ground up within a fresh, dynamic environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain and update personnel files to ensure all training and compliance requirements are met.
• Recruitment: Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing to conducting interviews.
• Guarantee a full complement of staff across all shifts to maintain operational standards.
• Oversee roster completion and promptly arrange for replacements to cover staffing gaps.
• Monitor overtime closely to ensure efficient labor cost management.
• Organize and lead Orientation Days for new hires.
• Issue "Starter Packs" including summaries of essential SOPs, vacation leave policies, and historical memos.
• Facilitate comprehensive inductions covering team introductions, critical SOPs, and fire evacuation protocols.
• Conduct informal performance appraisals at the one-month and five-month marks, gathering peer feedback to encourage initiative and growth.
• Manage the staff review cycle through monthly/quarterly meetings and annual appraisals.
• Drive staff engagement and motivation initiatives to foster a positive work culture.
• Maintain accurate records of all official and unofficial warnings.
• Proactively analyze and address high turnover rates.
• Ensure all staff maintain a professional, smart, and clean appearance in their uniforms.
• Develop and manage the annual staff training schedule and budget.
• Coordinate course attendance for carers while maintaining adequate on-site staffing levels.
• Facilitate specialized training for nurses, customer care for front office staff, and leadership skills for senior clinical roles.
• Plan and execute staff activities, including summer and Christmas parties and team-building events like picnics.
• Manage the dedicated budget for all social and team-building events.
• Monitor sick leave patterns to minimize abuse and ensure policy compliance.
• Analyze sick leave statistics to identify and report on trends.
• Compliance: Maintain and uphold the firm’s Equality Mark Certification.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, Business Administration or related field. 
• Proven experience in an HR generalist or management position, ideally within the Maltese healthcare sector.
• Solid understanding of Maltese Employment Law and Industrial Relations.
• Experience in roster management and staffing optimization within 24/7 operational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding.
• Skill in conducting formal appraisals and developing engagement strategies to reduce turnover.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with fluency in English and Maltese.
• Strong organizational skills with a proactive mindset and a focus on meticulous record-keeping.