Are you an experienced HR leader ready to take on a strategic executive role and shape the future of human capital management?
Are you passionate about building scalable HR operations, driving organisational transformation and aligning people strategies with business growth? If that sounds like you, we have an exceptional opportunity available! One of our clients, a diversified services group based in Malta, is seeking a Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead its Group-wide people strategy and establish a commercially driven, centralised HR services function.
What is expected of you?
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Lead the Group's human capital services function, overseeing its strategy, operations and overall performance as General Manager while serving as Group CHRO
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Act as a strategic adviser to the Group CEO and senior leadership team on organisational development, workforce planning, talent management and people-related risks
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Develop and implement Group-wide people strategies, organisational structures and workforce planning initiatives aligned with business objectives
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Oversee recruitment, talent management, succession planning, performance management and reward frameworks
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Drive leadership development, employee training and learning initiatives to strengthen organisational capabilities
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Establish consistent HR policies, standards, employee relations practices and governance frameworks across the Group
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Develop an effective HR operating model, defining service delivery standards, service-level agreements and stakeholder responsibilities
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Lead the implementation and optimisation of HR technology, including HRIS, ATS, LMS, people analytics and management reporting systems
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Support mergers and acquisitions, business integration and organisational change initiatives from a people management perspective
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Manage budgets, resources, service quality and productivity, ensuring the HR function delivers measurable business value
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Monitor HR performance through key metrics, management dashboards and reporting, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
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Ensure the HR function remains scalable, commercially focused and capable of supporting the Group's future growth
What are you expected to bring?
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Significant senior-level HR leadership experience as a CHRO, HR Director or in an equivalent executive position, preferably within a multi-company or multi-site environment
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Proven experience in leading HR transformation initiatives, shared services functions or the development of an effective HR operating model
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Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen, including experience in budget management and service delivery accountability
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Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise, influence and constructively challenge CEOs and senior leaders
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Experience within people-intensive service industries, with a strong understanding of employee relations and organisational change
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Demonstrated expertise in workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership development and performance management
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Practical experience with HR technology, people analytics and major system implementations
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Strong organisational, strategic thinking and decision-making skills
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Experience in people integration following mergers and acquisitions would be considered an asset
What’s in it for you?
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Attractive executive salary package of €80,000–€100,000 gross annually, depending on experience
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Performance-related bonus, with the structure and targets to be agreed
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Additional executive benefits and allowances to be finalised as part of the appointment
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The opportunity to shape and lead the Group's overall people strategy and HR operating model
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Direct involvement in strategic decision-making alongside the Group CEO and executive leadership team
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The autonomy to build and develop a centralised HR services function with a strong focus on commercial performance and operational excellence
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The opportunity to drive organisational transformation, develop leadership capabilities and support business growth across a diversified group
This is a unique opportunity for a strategic HR executive to build a modern, commercially focused people function and make a measurable impact on business performance and employee experience.