Hybrid HR Director

at Game Lounge

• Job title: HR Director
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, St Julians, Malta

About the role

• HR Director responsible for developing HR strategies and enhancing human capital at Game Lounge, a leader in iGaming affiliate marketing. Overseeing recruitment, employee relations, and corporate branding initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies and initiatives that align with the overall business strategy.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process.
• Support current and future business needs through developing, engaging, motivating, and preserving human capital.
• Provide guidance to executive leadership on workforce planning, organisational design, succession planning, and talent optimisation.
• Lead and support organizational development and change management initiatives, ensuring effective communication and employee involvement.
• Oversee the corporate branding strategy to enhance and align the company's public image with its strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to ensure consistent brand messaging across all platforms.
• Lead branding initiatives that improve employer branding as part of attracting top talent.
• Oversee and lead the annual HR strategy and planning.
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organisation.
• Nurture a positive working environment.
• Lead the design of performance management processes that promote accountability and growth.
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.
• Manage complex employee relations casework, including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absences, retirement, and redundancy.
• Develop and maintain risk mitigation strategies related to people, culture, and organisational continuity.
• Develop and control the departmental budget to ensure that resources are appropriately utilised and financial targets are met.
• Introduce tools and programmes that measure and enhance employee competence, including skills matrices and development plans.
• Lead the analysis, design, and implementation of appropriate training and development programs.
• Establish a sound management succession plan that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the company.
• Drive alignment between workforce and strategic needs.
• Oversee salary benchmarking, compensation structures, and benefits administration, ensuring competitiveness within the igaming market.
• Maintain accurate HR metrics and reporting to support data-driven decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Minimum of five years’ HR experience in senior leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience in developing HR strategy and leading HR transformation and operational initiatives
• Strong knowledge of Maltese employment law and current HR best practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and business partnering skills
• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to translate HR data into meaningful actions and business outcomes.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Car Park Space
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Wellness Allowance
• Exciting company events throughout the year