HR Specialist

About Entain

We are Entain NCE (Entain North and Central Europe) - a part of Entain - one of the biggest iGaming companies worldwide. Our vision is to be the world leader in betting, gaming and interactive entertainment. We will achieve this through our focus on sustainability and growth, transforming our sector for our players, for ourselves and for the good of entertainment.

Today Entain NCE is a multi-brand iGaming company with 850+ people situated in offices across Riga (headquarters), Tallinn, Vilnius, Amsterdam, Malta, Berlin, Vienna and Helsinki. We are proud to be the leading iGaming operator in the Baltic States and one of the fastest-growing operators in North Central Europe.

It's your game!

This is a hybrid role, acting as maternity cover for 2.5 years. As the HR Specialist you will manage the daily HR operations, maintaining compliance with Maltese employment law, and building a positive workplace culture.

Reporting to the Senior HR Manager you will be part of the Human Resources Team, who are working across multiple locations, managing a variety of people related projects and daily operations.

Salary range for this role, based on experience level is 35 000 - 42 000 EUR per year.

As part of an international Human Resources Team, you will have a great chance in participating in global projects and have a say in the future direction of the team.

Job responsibilities:

• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring compliance with local GDPR regulations.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation reviews, and offboarding procedures.
• Administer employee benefits, leave management, and work closely with finance/payroll to ensure accurate monthly reporting.
• Ensure all HR practices comply with Maltese Employment Law (Department for Industrial and Employment Relations - DIER).
• Handle Identità (formerly Identity Malta) processes, including single permit applications, renewals, and visa processing for non-EU/EEA staff.
• Submit required employment engagement and termination forms (Jobsplus).
• Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding company policies, benefits, and workplace concerns.
• Support payroll function with tracking, updating and generating monthly reports.

Our expectations:

• Experience: 2–4 years of proven experience in an HR Generalist, Specialist, or Executive role in Malta.
• Deep understanding of Maltese Labor Law, DIER guidelines, Jobsplus procedures, and Identità work permit protocols.
• We require business fluency in English; we consider fluency in Maltese an advantage.
• Proficiency with HR Information Systems (HRIS) and standard office software.

Benefits:

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire you. Join us, and a great compensation package is just the beginning. You can expect to receive benefits like:

• Annual company performance bonus
• Additional paid days off (health days, birthday day off, voluntary work days and additional days off based on tenure)
• Health insurance policy
• Learning & development compensation
• Paid online consultations with certified mental health professionals
• Wellness and team-building events

Equal Opportunities.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we'll support you.

We're committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves.

We're an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone and we do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, or any other basis.

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.