Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

At Hospice Malta we are dedicated to provide the best possible quality of life to patients and their families when active treatment is no longer an option. We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team within our Clinical Department.

The principles we embrace are:

  • Readiness to help
  • Eager to learn and share
  • Act with compassion
  • Committed team player
  • Holds high professional standards

If you identify with these principles and aspire to be part of our team that delivers personalized care through dedicated professionals and responds effectively to the community’s palliative needs, then this opportunity may be the right fit for you.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the CEO, the CHRO will act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the senior leadership team. The role is responsible for shaping organisational design, leading talent strategy, and ensuring a positive employee experience across the full employee lifecycle.

The CHRO will lead key HR functions including recruitment, performance management, employee relations, learning and development, compensation and benefits, workforce planning, organisational culture, and compliance.

The role promotes Hospice values and ensures the organisation has the right talent, structures, and HR practices to successfully implement its strategy and objectives with employees as well as with volunteers.

Key roles:

  • People Strategy & Leadership
  • Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
  • Employee Relations & Culture
  • Performance Management
  • Learning & Development
  • Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations
  • Compliance & Risk Management
  • HR Metrics & Reporting
  • Volunteer Management Integration

Attributes:

  • Dynamic, proactive, and forward-thinking.
  • Strong organisational and managerial skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Collaborative mindset and strong team player.
  • High integrity, sound judgement, and professional maturity.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
  • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and improvement mindset.
  • IT proficient with ability to analyse HR data and generate reports.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s/advanced degree preferred).
  • Minimum of 5 years progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
  • Proven track record in strategic HR roles, preferably in a growing or evolving organisation.
  • Strong knowledge of Maltese labour laws, HR compliance, and HR best practices.
  • Experience in managing complex employee relations cases.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop HR teams.
  • Experience designing and implementing HR policies, frameworks, and strategic HR initiatives.
  • Knowledge/experience working with volunteers or within an NGO (considered an asset).

Remuneration:

A fair and competitive remuneration package is being offered commensurate with the successful candidate’s knowledge and experience.

Contract, Location and Benefits:

  • A full-time position based in Santa Venera
  • Well-being initiatives including free health insurance
  • Training

Kindly submit applications to info@hospicemalta.org