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• Disseminate information to employees on a regular basis
• Plan, direct and coordinate policies and practices of an enterprise/organisation
• Ensure compliance with standards and legislations relating to employees’ rights, health and safety, equal opportunities and related concerns
• Be responsible for staff development and well-being
• Carry out ‘exit interviews’ with employees leaving the company
• Represent the company at court hearings dealing with personnel related matters
• Participate in career fairs and job fairs
• Keep up-to-date with developments in the human resources field
Work environment
Human Resources Managers are required in the public and private sectors across different industries. Human Resources Managers typically work in an office environment and may be required to attend fairs, expos and conferences.
Human Resources Managers typically work 40 hours from Monday to Friday. Working during weekends may also be required.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To work as a Human Resource Manager, one would typically require work-related experience and hold a relevant qualification at MQF Level
6 or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Social Sciences or other related areas. Training programmes include:
• Bachelor in Psychology (Honours) (University of Malta) (MQF Level 6)
• Bachelor in Work and Human Resources (University of Malta) (MQF Level 6)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Enterprise (MCAST) (MQF Level 6)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Management (University of Malta) (MQF Level 6)
• Executive Master in Business Administration (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
Knowledge and skills
Human Resources Managers are expected to have:
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Human Resources Management
• The ability to develop and implement personnel policies
• Knowledge of employment legislation and regulations
• The ability to carry out research, interpret data and communicate the results to company stakeholders
• Business awareness and management skills • The ability to negotiate
Number of employees (2017)
461
Share of foreigners (2017)
29%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+29%
Median Pay (per annum)
€28,900
Occupational Handbook 2018
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