HR Coordinator (12-month maternity cover)

ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for an HR Coordinator to join our global People Operations team on a 12-month maternity cover contract, starting in February 2027. The position is based in Malta, where you’ll be the team’s local HR coordinator. People Operations brings together colleagues across the UK, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden, and was formed in 2026 to unite our local HR coordinators into one team. We're aligning processes across locations, learning from each other and shaping how the team works, so you'll join at a point where your ideas and ways of working make a real difference. As the go-to person for HR in Malta, you’ll be the first point of contact for employees and managers on everyday HR questions such as time off, policies, wellbeing and benefits, directing more complex matters to our HR Business Partners. You’ll also keep our HR system (HiBob) accurate, and support our HR Business Partners with tasks such as vacation and leave requests, resignations, as well as employment updates. You'll work with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Finance and our HRIS team, as well as local government authorities and Government authorities. Next year you'll also contribute to some projects: improving our new HR ticketing system and bringing more AI into it, reviewing our local policies and information. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: - Act as the first point of contact for employee and manager HR queries in Malta, directing HR Business Partner matters onwards - Own the accuracy of employee data in HiBob, from creating new profiles to updating records as things change - Support HR Business Partners with HR processes, including leave requests, resignations and employee lifecycle changes - Liaise with local government entities (e.g. Jobsplus, Identità) and the Malta Gaming Authority on employee-related matters - Contribute to improvement of our HR ticketing system, including how we use AI within it - Support the review of local HR information and policies - Collaborate with People Operations colleagues across locations to align and improve processes globally OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING: ESSENTIAL SKILLS - 2-3 years of experience in an HR administration or coordination role - Hands-on experience maintaining employee data in an HR system (e.g. HiBob, Workday or BambooHR) - Good knowledge of Maltese employment processes and experience dealing with local government platforms such as Jobsplus and Identità - A highly organised, structured approach, with the ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment - A service-minded, proactive and solution-oriented attitude, and fluent English NICE TO HAVES - Experience working with HiBob - Maltese language skills WHO WE ARE At the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We’re a team of over 2000 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 19 offices worldwide. BENEFITS - Hybrid work policy - 4 weeks of Workation (T&C apply) - Well-being allowance to support your active lifestyle - Private health insurance - Discounts across a range of retailers, gyms, bars & restaurants - We offer an employee assistance program that can provide help and guidance during challenging moments JOIN US! In our pride, we empower our teammates to find their roar and run with their wildest ideas. We don’t wait for things to happen; we pounce and make it happen! Would you be a good fit for the Leo Pride – give us a roar! As our company working language is English, we’d like to see your CV in English, please