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- An estimate based on public data for similar roles. Not provided by the employer.
Payroll Officer
Role summary
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The Payroll Officer is responsible for accurately processing employee salaries, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring compliance with Maltese employment, tax, and social security regulations. Duties typically include preparing monthly payroll, checking attendance and overtime data, handling deductions and benefits, responding to employee payroll queries, and preparing reports for finance and management. Candidates are expected to have payroll or finance experience, strong numerical and organisational skills, attention to detail, and good knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with payroll systems and Maltese employment legislation is advantageous. The successful candidate should be discreet, reliable, able to meet strict deadlines, and comfortable working collaboratively with Human Resources and Finance teams in a busy hotel environment.
Can I work in Malta?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Single Permit after a 3-week local advert, EUR 600, plus two short courses (about EUR 475) for hotel jobs.
Watch for: Agencies in Malta warn of paid "job offer" scams.
Official source: Jobsplus: employment licence guidelines. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Malta
Usual for Malta, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually; employers often arrange a shared room and deduct it |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meal common |
| Flights | Not standard |
| Service charge | No law; employers vary |
| Contract | Year-round contracts common |
| Leave | 27 days (2026) |
| Income tax | 0% to EUR 12,000, then 15% to 35%; about 14% to 18% in all at EUR 16,000 to 20,000 |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in Malta
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About Hilton
Hilton is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of internationally recognised hotel, resort, and lifestyle brands. Founded in 1919, the company operates thousands of properties across many countries and serves both business and leisure travellers. Hilton is known for its focus on guest service, operational standards, employee development, and responsible business practices. In Malta, Hilton operates a major waterfront hotel in St. Julian’s, offering accommodation, restaurants, conference facilities, leisure services, and other guest amenities. Its workforce includes hospitality, finance, human resources, engineering, food and beverage, and commercial professionals. A Payroll Officer at Hilton Malta would support the accurate and confidential administration of employee pay while working closely with the hotel’s Finance and Human Resources departments.