HR Business Partner Lead - Support Functions & Malta

We're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy for our Malta hub. In this high-impact position, you'll also serve as the dedicated People Partner for our Finance and Legal teams, working closely with senior leaders to drive business success through people. If you thrive on balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution and are passionate about creating an exceptional employee experience – this could be the role for you!

The Wow

You will play a key role in shaping leadership capability, strengthening culture and ensuring that HR practices across Malta are aligned, effective and locally relevant.

This role is both strategic and hands-on. You will work closely with HRBP Leads, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, Talent Rewards and Office teams to ensure Malta has the right leadership culture, people practices and employee experience in place, while also providing data-led insight, guidance and follow-through on local priorities and organisational needs.

A taster of what you will be involved with:

Act as the dedicated People Partner for the Finance and Legal functions, providing day-to-day HR support and guidance on employee relations matters, performance management, organisational changes, policy interpretation, employee wellbeing and local people priorities.
Review, maintain and enhance local HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Maltese employment legislation while continuously improving the employee experience.
Monitor Malta-specific people data and HR metrics to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities, translating insight into practical action plans and regular reporting.
Work closely with the Office and Facilities Management team to support an efficient, well-run workplace and a positive environment for employees based in Malta.
Lead and coordinate local employee engagement initiatives, CSR activities, the Malta Ambassador Programme and office events, fostering a strong sense of community, inclusion and connection across the business.
Champion an inclusive, positive and high-performing culture, helping to create a workplace where employees feel supported, engaged and connected.

What we are looking for:

Minimum 6+ years of HR experience, including strong business partnering responsibilities and experience supporting senior stakeholders.
Strong experience in employee relations, performance management and leadership coaching, with the confidence to manage complex people matters in a pragmatic and balanced way.
A strong understanding of Maltese employment law and local HR practices.
Experience working across matrixed or multi-stakeholder environments, with the ability to build credibility and influence across different levels of the organisation.
Strong commercial and organisational awareness, with the ability to balance business priorities with employee needs and sound judgement.
Confidence using people data and insight to identify trends, shape recommendations and support decision-making.
A collaborative and hands-on approach, with the ability to move comfortably between strategic topics and operational delivery.
Due to the nature of the role, you will be expected to be onsite 5 days a week.

Why Join Us?

Join a vibrant, fast-paced industry at the forefront of Malta’s online gaming scene.
Take on a visible, lead-level HR role with real scope to shape culture, leadership and the employee experience in Malta.
Be part of a collaborative, people-focused HR team where you can drive meaningful impact while continuing to grow your career.

Much like a rollercoaster, life at Betsson Group is fast-paced, full of twists and turns, and always exciting. With more than 2,800 colleagues representing over 75 nationalities across a global network of offices - including 1,500 at our operational headquarters in Malta – every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow. It may not be for the faint-hearted, but if you thrive on innovation, enjoy pushing boundaries and want to be part of a diverse, international team, then you’ll fit right in at Betsson.

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