HR Specialist / Business Partner (Kuwait)

About the role

Arla is seeking an HR Specialist / Business Partner to join its Kuwait organisation. You will support people leaders, embed HR practices, and help shape the employee experience across the joint‑venture and regional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to design and deliver employee engagement initiatives and promote Arla’s Good Values.
• Lead the execution, analysis and follow‑up of engagement surveys (Barometer) and related action plans.
• Oversee onboarding, off‑boarding and all stages of the employee lifecycle to ensure a consistent experience.
• Handle employee‑relations matters confidentially, working closely with joint‑venture HR partners.
• Support recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with established frameworks.
• Own and govern the compensation structure for Arla Kuwait employees, coordinating with JV and Global HR.
• Maintain HR system data accuracy and master‑data governance.

Required profile

• Strong HR generalist experience with a passion for people, culture and engagement.
• Proven ability to collaborate across organisations and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of HR processes, compliance and employee relations.
• Experience partnering with people leaders to drive the people agenda.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Knowledge of Kuwaiti labour law is a plus.
• Hands‑on, structured and solution‑oriented mindset.

Required skills

• HR information system proficiency (specific system not disclosed).

What we offer

• Opportunity to work for a global dairy leader with strong regional growth.
• Dynamic, value‑driven culture where employees can thrive.