HR Operations Partner

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The HR Operations Partner will own end‑to‑end HR processes for the EMEA region, handling onboarding, payroll, benefits, and vendor management while driving automation and data‑driven insights. This hybrid role in Malta blends hands‑on execution with continuous‑improvement initiatives in a fast‑growing fintech environment.

Role Snapshot

• End‑to‑end HR operations for EMEA
• Payroll execution & compliance
• Onboarding & offboarding coordination
• Benefits and vendor management
• HRIS data stewardship
• Process automation & reporting

Must-Have Requirements

• HR operations experience in a regulated industry
• Payroll operations knowledge
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms
• Strong attention to detail handling sensitive data
• Understanding of employment legislation (Malta)
• HR operations in a regulated industry
• Payroll processing

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Fintech or financial‑services background
• Benefits administration across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience supporting right‑to‑work and immigration processes
• Interest in AI‑driven HR tools
• Fintech or financial‑services experience
• Benefits administration
• Fintech
• financial services

Work Setup

• Location: Malta, Malta
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Education requirement
• Certifications
• Travel
• Security clearance
• Coding test

What You'll Likely Work On

• Own the full new‑joiner experience for Malta, the UK and broader Europe, including HRIS profile creation, background checks, work permits and benefits enrolment
• Run Malta payroll end‑to‑end, partner with vendors in the UK, Lithuania and the Netherlands, and support audits, reconciliations and statutory reporting
• Manage benefits administration and vendor relationships, driving renewals, performance reviews and cost‑effectiveness
• Triage HR support tickets, maintain accurate employee data in HRIS, and ensure compliance with local employment law
• Identify manual processes and replace them with scalable, tech‑driven solutions; contribute to HR systems projects and integrations
• Create dashboards and regular reports, turning HR data into actionable insights for people managers and senior leaders

Good Fit If You Have

• Thrives in fast‑moving, regulated environments
• Proactive problem‑solver who automates manual work
• Strong communicator comfortable engaging employees and vendors
• Curiosity about AI tools that can enhance HR operations