The American University of Malta is a dynamic, growing institution, located in the beautiful medieval centre of the Mediterranean in Malta. We are looking for an HR Manager to join our team to support general HR duties. Our workforce is diverse, and we value the strength of our personality and the right fit for our culture. We are seeking ambitious and talented professional and academic staff to add energy and experience to our community.

Preferably the HR Manager should be someone who spent their time immersed in supporting organisational change programmes. Someone with passion for developing and supporting great people matches our own.

Responsibilities

• The HR Manager assists in delivering the People Plan and ensuring a high-quality employee experience across the American University of Malta.

• Assisting the Director in the day-to-day running of the HR Function ensuring an efficient and effective delivery of HR services.

• Assisting and participating in HR projects and initiatives.

• Preparing and maintaining employment records for all employees both on the HR & Payroll system.

• Maintaining and updating HR documents such as personnel files, HR policies, procedures and templates.

• Responsible for the payroll process including timely and accurate submission of returns to IRD.

• Assisting and guiding employees requiring a residence or work permit ensuring timely renewals of any existing permits.

• Assisting in the development and implementation of HR policies.

• Assisting in the recruitment processes, onboarding, performance management and other HR issues.

• Handling queries from, and acting as point of reference for, employees on HR matters.

• Liaising with external bodies such as ID Malta, Jobs Plus and IRD.

• Carrying out other duties as might be required

Requirements: 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in an education industry 

• A master’s degree in human resources is considered an asset. 

• Certification in the HR field, Employment Law course is a must. 

• Demonstrate excellent conflict management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 

• An ability to exercise sensitivity and confidentiality and must be able to act with discretion. 

• A sound knowledge of IT applications MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, including Talexio. 

• Proficient in the use of the English language, another language is an asset. 

• The ability to multi-task when under pressure, whilst maintaining accuracy 

• An inquisitive mind and eagerness to learn. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement. 

Salary

Salary on offer is competitive and negotiable.

Application Process:

Submit the following materials via email by [11/06/25]:

Cover Letter addressing alignment with the position’s teaching, research, and diversity goals.

Curriculum Vitae (CV) including publications, teaching experience, and grants.

Teaching Statement (2 pages max) outlining philosophy, course development interests, and inclusive pedagogy.

Research Statement (3 pages max) describing past work, future goals, and potential funding opportunities.

Diversity Statement (1 page) detailing contributions to equity, inclusion, or outreach.

Contact Information for 3-5 professional references.

Further information

To find out more, please get in touch with our HR Department on hr@aum.edu.mt and all enquiries should be to ian.robson@aum.edu.mt