People-first HR that helps your business grow.
I help small and growing businesses hire well, put clear HR policies in place and build workplaces where people love to work.

About me
Hello, I'm Yanika. I love what HR can do for people.
I'm Senior Manager of Human Resources at the Lands Authority in Malta and a lecturer at St Thomas Institute, with over ten years of experience leading people.
I've led a retail store team, recruited for finance and legal roles, and for more than five years I've run HR at a national public authority. Along the way I've learned that the parts of HR that matter most are hiring the right people, treating them fairly and giving managers what they need to lead well.
I now offer consultancy to businesses that need experienced HR support but aren't ready for a full-time HR team, or that need extra hands for a specific project.
Senior HR Manager
Leading HR at the Lands Authority since 2021.
Lecturer
Teaching HR and Maltese language at St Thomas Institute.
MSc in HRM & Training
University of Leicester, plus a BA (Hons) in Sociology from the University of Malta.
Researcher
Published research on remote working and engagement.
What I do
HR leader by day, lecturer by heart
My work has two sides, and both come from the same place: a real love for people and for what good HR can do for them.
Senior Manager, Human Resources
I lead HR at a national public authority: recruiting the right people, supporting managers, handling employee relations and shaping the policies that make it a good place to work.
Lecturer, Human Resources & Maltese Language
I teach Human Resource Management and Maltese language, bringing real situations from my own HR work into the classroom so students leave ready for the workplace.
HR isn't just a job for me ♥ I love seeing people find the right role, grow in confidence and do their best work. Whether I'm in a meeting with a manager or in front of a class, that's what drives me.
Yanika Dalli
Experience
My journey so far
From the shop floor to the boardroom and the classroom.
- May 2021 – Present
Senior Manager, Human Resources
Lands Authority · MaltaLeading HR at a national public authority, covering recruitment, personnel management, employee relations, policy and HR advice to senior management.
- Current
Lecturer, Human Resources & Maltese Language
St Thomas Institute · MaltaTeaching Human Resource Management and Maltese language, turning HR theory into practical skills for the workplace.
- Nov 2018 – May 2021
Recruitment Specialist, Finance & Legal
Konnekt · MaltaRecruited for finance and legal roles in Malta, managing candidate pipelines and working with hiring managers from the brief through to the offer.
- Jul 2016 – Nov 2018
Store Manager
ALDO Group · MaltaRan a retail store and its team, handling hiring, scheduling, training and performance in a busy, customer-facing setting.
Education
- 2020 – 2022
MSc, Human Resource Management and Training
University of LeicesterDissertation: Does remote working influence employee engagement?
- 2015 – 2018
BA (Hons), Sociology
University of Malta · Grade 2:1
Consultancy services
How I can help your business
Use me for a one-off project or keep me on for ongoing support. Each package is built around what your business needs.
Recruitment & Selection
Job descriptions, sourcing, shortlisting, structured interviews and offers, so you hire the right person the first time.
HR Policies & Handbooks
Clear, compliant employee handbooks, contracts and policies, written for Maltese employment law.
Employee Relations
Practical guidance on grievances, disciplinaries, performance concerns and difficult conversations.
Onboarding & Retention
Onboarding programmes and engagement plans that help new starters settle in quickly and stay.
Hybrid & Remote Working
Hybrid working policies and practices that keep teams engaged, grounded in my MSc research.
HR Health Check
A review of your current HR practices, with a clear report on risks, gaps and quick wins.
How it works
Simple, from the first call onwards
Free consultation
A 30-minute call to understand your business, your team and what's on your mind.
Tailored proposal
A clear plan with scope, timeline and fixed pricing, so there are no surprises.
Delivery & support
We put the plan into practice together, and I stay available as your business grows.
Contact
Let's talk about your people.
Tell me a little about your business and what you need. I'll get back to you within one working day.
- Emailyanika.abela@gmail.com
- LinkedInConnect with me
- Based inMalta