HR Business Partner Lead – Finance & Legal (Malta)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner Lead to shape the people strategy for our Malta hub, acting as the dedicated People Partner for Finance and Legal teams. You will balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution to create an exceptional employee experience.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the dedicated People Partner for the Finance and Legal functions, providing day‑to‑day HR support and guidance on employee relations, performance management, organisational changes, policy interpretation, employee wellbeing and local people priorities.
• Review, maintain and enhance local HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Maltese employment legislation while continuously improving the employee experience.
• Monitor Malta‑specific people data and HR metrics to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities, translating insight into practical action plans and regular reporting.
• Work closely with the Office and Facilities Management team to support an efficient, well‑run workplace and a positive environment for employees based in Malta.
• Lead and coordinate local employee engagement initiatives, CSR activities, the Malta Ambassador Programme and office events, fostering a strong sense of community, inclusion and connection across the business.
• Champion an inclusive, positive and high‑performing culture, helping to create a workplace where employees feel supported, engaged and connected.

Required profile

• Minimum 6+ years of HR experience, including strong business partnering responsibilities and experience supporting senior stakeholders.
• Strong experience in employee relations, performance management and leadership coaching, with the confidence to manage complex people matters in a pragmatic and balanced way.
• Strong understanding of Maltese employment law and local HR practices.
• Experience working across matrixed or multi‑stakeholder environments, with the ability to build credibility and influence across different levels of the organisation.
• Strong commercial and organisational awareness, with the ability to balance business priorities with employee needs and sound judgement.
• Confidence using people data and insight to identify trends, shape recommendations and support decision‑making.
• A collaborative and hands‑on approach, with the ability to move comfortably between strategic topics and operational delivery.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Maltese employment legislation.
• Ability to analyse people data and generate actionable insights.