From Managers to People Champions: Making Line Leaders the First HR Contact
In today’s fast-paced work environment, line managers are no longer just supervisors—they are critical to driving organisational culture and employee well-being. This workshop focuses on empowering line managers to be the first point of contact for HR-related matters, positioning them as the true champions of employee engagement, development, and performance.
By strengthening the relationship between HR and line managers, organisations can foster a more proactive, responsive, and human-centered workplace. This session provides practical tools and strategies to help line managers confidently navigate HR issues, support their teams’ growth, and build a culture of trust and accountability.
Key Takeaways:
- Elevating Line Managers as HR Champions
Learn how to position line managers as the first point of contact for employees’ HR needs, enhancing their role in driving engagement, communication, and support. - Building Stronger Employee Connections
Understand the importance of creating meaningful connections with employees through regular check-ins, feedback, and coaching, ensuring they feel supported and valued. - Developing HR Knowledge for Managers
Equip line managers with the essential HR tools and knowledge to handle day-to-day employee concerns, performance reviews, and career development conversations effectively. - Navigating Difficult Conversations with Confidence
Gain practical techniques for managing sensitive HR topics like conflict resolution, performance issues, and well-being support, ensuring these conversations are constructive and empathetic. - Fostering a Culture of Trust and Accountability
Explore strategies for building trust within teams, and empowering managers to hold their teams accountable while maintaining a positive and inclusive workplace culture. - Aligning HR and Managerial Goals for Organisational Success
Learn how to collaborate effectively with HR to ensure that managerial goals align with broader organisational objectives, creating a unified approach to people management.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with the tools to transition line managers into proactive, people-focused leaders who drive both employee success and organisational growth.
BIO
Alex Galea is a dynamic business leader with a background in engineering and broad experience across HR strategy, leadership development and business advisory.
After earning his BSc in Engineering, Alex began his career as an R&D Engineer in a tech manufacturing company before moving into international business development, leading Sales & Marketing efforts across Asia for a European engineering firm.
His career then took him into talent management and organisational development, including a role as Group Director of HR for a multinational organisation with over 7,000 employees across 8 countries. In this role, he led HR transformation projects, developed leadership frameworks, and drove performance and engagement strategies at scale.
In 2008, Alex joined Mdina Partners, part of the Business Leaders Malta ecosystem, where he is now a joint partner and CEO. He works closely with Maltese and international organisations on leadership development, HR advisory, and culture change, helping companies translate strategy into behaviour.
When he’s not working, Alex is a husband and father of three. He’s passionate about trekking and the outdoors, and recently fulfilled his childhood dream of hiking to the Everest Base Camp.
