Senior HR Executive

Our client, operating in the Retail industry, is looking for a Senior HR Executive to join their growing team. Reporting to the CFO and CEO, your responsibilities will include: 

• Devise and execute HR and Administration strategies in harmony with the overarching objectives of the organization.
• Furnish strategic counsel to the executive team regarding HR policies, talent acquisition, employee growth, and organizational ethos.
• Supervise the entire recruitment process, encompassing job postings, candidate selection, interviews, and hiring determinations.
• Formulate and implement effective onboarding and orientation programs for new staff.
• Manage Jobs Plus applications, handle work permits, and oversee visa applications for foreign employees, ensuring adherence to immigration protocols and providing requisite assistance.
• Administer performance evaluations and assist in charting out employee career progression.
• Cultivate a welcoming and inclusive workplace by addressing employee queries, disputes, and grievances in an impartial and prompt manner.
• Implement and enforce company policies, ensuring conformity with labor laws and regulations.
• Detect training necessities, devise training schemes, and collaborate with departments to enhance employee skills.
• Foster career growth via mentorship initiatives, job rotations, and continuous learning efforts.
• Create and manage competitive compensation and benefits packages to allure and retain top-tier talent.
• Regularly assess and update compensation frameworks to align with industry standards and corporate objectives.
• Compute overtime and commissions, and partner with external agencies for end-of-month payroll processing.
• Develop and implement performance evaluation systems gauging employee productivity, engagement, and contributions.
• Offer coaching and direction to managers for effective performance feedback and enhancement tactics.
• Gather, analyze, and present HR data to inform decision-making and track vital HR metrics.
• Generate regular reports on employee turnover, engagement, recruitment, and other pertinent HR indicators.
• Oversee office operations including facility management, vendor associations, and budget allotment.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and uphold a secure and efficient work setting.
• Serve as the main contact for insurance-related matters, collaborating with insurers to guarantee suitable coverage for employees and company assets.
• Act as an intermediary between the organization and external IT partners, coordinating IT projects and aligning technology solutions with business requirements.
• Lead negotiations and execution of lease agreements for various assets, such as office spaces, facilities, equipment, and company vehicles.
• Provide support to the Finance department with general bookkeeping tasks.

• Currently based in Malta
• Fluency in English. Maltese would be preferred.

• A Degree in HR, Business Administration or related field
• Proven experience in a similar role locally
• Knowledge of Maltese Employment law

• 50% in house discount