Head of Human Resources

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Job title: Head of HR Location: Balzan, Malta Employment Type: full-time About SiGMA Group (Sigma World) Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Malta, SiGMA Group employs 350+ professionals across seven global offices, including Malta, Cyprus, Serbia, São Paulo, Manila and Armenia . SiGMA is a global leader in gaming, emerging tech, affiliate marketing, events, and media, operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with strong international collaboration. Role Purpose The Head of Human Resources (Malta) will collaborate with global HR leadership to drive and professionalise the company’s HR function, with primary responsibility for Malta while contributing to global alignment. This is a senior leadership role combining strategic direction with operational oversight. The successful candidate will strengthen HR governance, ensure multi-jurisdictional compliance, build scalable people infrastructure, and support business growth through effective workforce planning and talent strategy. Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Leadership Develop and execute a global HR strategy aligned with business growth objectives . Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on organisational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy. Lead organisational structuring and succession planning initiatives. Drive a cohesive culture across global offices while respecting regional differences. Global HR Operations & Compliance Oversee day-to-day HR operations globally, including payroll, employment contracts, policies, and benefits administration. Ensure full compliance with labour laws and regulatory frameworks across all jurisdictions . Establish and maintain governance standards and HR controls. Standardise and continuously improve onboarding, offboarding, and performance management processes across all regions. Manage complex employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion. HR Systems, Analytics & Workforce Planning Lead global HR systems strategy, including HRIS optimisation and implementation where required . Develop HR dashboards and reporting frameworks to provide visibility on headcount, turnover, performance, and workforce costs. Drive workforce planning in alignment with company growth projections. Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and actionable people analytics. Compensation , Performance & Culture Oversee compensation structures, benchmarking, and benefits frameworks to ensure competitiveness and fairness. Monitor and implement requirements related to the EU Pay Transparency Directive, ensuring pay structures, reporting, and internal practices remain compliant. Implement structured performance management systems that promote accountability and development. Strengthen employee engagement and retention strategies. Promote a culture of collaboration, ownership, and high performance across global teams. Continuous Improvement & Scalability Build scalable HR infrastructure to support future international expansion. Introduce automation and process efficiencies where appropriate . Ensure HR policies and practices evolve with business growth and regulatory changes. Requirements 10+ years’ experience in Human Resources, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Proven experience overseeing global HR operations across multiple jurisdictions . Strong knowledge of international labour law and compliance (EU e xposure preferred). Experience implementing or optimising HRIS systems and reporting frameworks. Demonstrated experience in workforce planning and scaling organisations . Strong commercial acumen and ability to align HR initiatives with business performance. Experience in fast-paced industries such as tech, media, iGaming, or international events is a strong advantage. Key Competencies Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability Operational discipline and governance focus Strong leadership and team development skills High-level stakeholder management Workforce analytics and financial awareness Cross-cultural communication and global mindset High integrity and sound judgement Why Join SiGMA Group? Operate from office in Malta with one day a week working from home Additional day off on your birthday Work abroad up to 6 weeks per year from one of our global offices, with full coverage of flights and accommodation Flexible working hours: start between 7:30 and 9a m Health insurance and provident fund No limit, free access to over 100 courses from iGaming Academy Breakfasts at the office And more - come see for yourself, TC apply