Senior HR Specialist MENA Supply Chain

About the Job

At Arla Foods, we believe strong people practices create strong performance. As Senior HR Specialist, you will act as HR expert and trusted advisor supporting our MENA Supply Chain organization.

In this role, you will provide strategic direction and governance across the full HR lifecycle while ensuring high quality execution through the HR team. You will play a key role in shaping people decisions, policies, and structures, ensuring alignment with business priorities, labour law, and Arla global standards.

This position combines strategic HR leadership with hands on expertise, enabling a consistent, compliant, and high performing HR operating model.

Job Responsibilities

Own and govern the end to end People Cycle including goal setting, performance reviews, calibration, and development planning

Lead annual salary review planning, ensuring fairness, internal equity, and market competitiveness

Act as policy owner for HR policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance and consistent application

Provide strategic advisory support to leaders on organization design, workforce planning, talent risk, and employee relations

Oversee compensation and benefits governance, benchmarking, and reward frameworks

Lead key HR projects and initiatives including policy updates, workforce analytics, and HR system improvements

Deliver HR insights and analytics to support data driven decision making

Your Profile

Minimum 6 to 7 years of progressive HR experience with strong exposure to People Cycle, compensation, benefits, and HR advisory

University degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or equivalent

Strong understanding of Saudi labor law, governance, and HR best practices

Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor

Experience in a multinational and matrix environment, preferably within manufacturing or supply chain

Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Work Location

Riyadh New Industrial Area

At Arla Foods, you will be part of a global company with strong values, a collaborative culture, and a clear ambition to create growth for our business, our people, and our customers.