People Executive Lead

TL;DR

People Executive Lead (HR Operations): Lead a team of HR Executives ensuring seamless HR operations, accurate employee data, and consistent application of processes with an accent on administration, HRIS management, and compliance with local labour laws. Focus on mentoring team members, identifying process improvements, generating reports and dashboards, and supporting organizational initiatives.

Hybrid in Birkirkara, Malta (4 days in office / 1 day from home)

Company

hirify.global, a collaborative organization focused on HR operations excellence.

What you will do

• Lead, supervise, and mentor HR Executives, allocating work and monitoring performance.
• Oversee HR administration including onboarding, offboarding, leave, contracts, and records.
• Manage HRIS data accuracy, generate reports and dashboards for decision-making.
• Identify process gaps, recommend improvements, and automate tasks.
• Ensure compliance with policies and local labour laws, act as escalation point.
• Collaborate with HR functions, monitor metrics, and support projects and audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related; HR certifications a plus.
• 5+ years HR experience, including 2+ years in leadership/team management.
• Proven HR operations, administration, payroll coordination, HRIS management.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, policies, local labour laws.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office, HR reporting tools.

Nice to have

• HR certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Open, inclusive, supportive team with opportunities for growth and learning.
• 24 days paid holiday + public holidays.
• Life assurance (2x annual salary), private medical insurance.
• In-house gym, €400 annual wellness allowance, €80 monthly lunch allowance.
• Team-building, parking, local discounts.