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.
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.