HR Specialist/ Business Partner - Safat KW

At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world’s favorite dairy products. Puck®, Lurpak® and The Three Cows® – names like these make us a vital part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world. There are 1,200 employees in the Middle East and Africa and 19,000 global employees at the heart of our business. Arla MENA is the largest and most profitable region within Arla’s International Zone and plans are in place to continue the strong growth in the Region in the coming years – and now is your chance to join the team and be part of the exciting journey!

Are you passionate about people, culture, and making a real impact in an international business? At Arla Foods, we are committed to creating the future of dairy and Feed Life™, with a key focus on a value-driven culture where our people can thrive. We are now looking at expanding the team with a HR Specialist / Business Partner to join our Kuwait organisation and play a key role in shaping our employee experience and delivering high-quality HR practices in close collaboration with our joint venture partner and regional/global colleagues from Arla Foods.

About the Role

As our HR Specialist / Business Partner, you will act as a vital support to our people leaders, ensuring that Arla’s people practices are embedded effectively while respecting local frameworks. You will be at the heart of our people agenda - driving culture and training activities for the full organisation, and HR operational excellence across the employee lifecycle.

How would you make an impact in this role

Engagement & Culture

• Partner with people leaders to drive employee engagement initiatives
• Promote Arla Foods Good Values and Good Leadership across the organization
• Lead the execution and follow-up of engagement surveys (Barometer) and action plans

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Structure and follow up on onboarding, offboarding, and all employee lifecycle activities
• Ensure a consistent and positive employee experience across the organization

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Handle employee relations matters professionally and confidentially in collaboration with joint venture partners HR department

People Processes & Governance

• Support recruitment processes and ensure adherence to established frameworks with our JV partner
• Own and govern the compensation structure for Arla Kuwait employees, with input from joint venture partner HR and Arla Global HR
• Maintain HR system accuracy and master data governance in Arla systems

What we’re looking for

• Strong HR generalist experience with a passion for people, culture and engagement
• Proven ability to collaborate across organizations and stakeholders
• Solid understanding of HR processes, compliance, and employee relations
• Experience working with closely with people leaders to support and develop the people agenda
• Strong communication skills in Arabic and English is an requirement
• Knowledge of Kuwaiti labor law is preferred
• A hands-on, structured, and solution-oriented mindset

What We Offer

At Arla, you will join a company driven by purpose and guided by strong values. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing business, work in a collaborative international environment, and contribute to building a high-performing and engaged organization in Kuwait. The role will report to Senior HR Manager, Arla Foods and be part of the regional and global HR community in Arla Foods, as well as working closely with the local Arla Kuwait leadership team and the HR team from our joint venture partner, Mezzan.

What We Offer
At Arla, we are committed to professional development and promoting from within. You will join a dynamic, positive, collaborative culture and a market leader with household-favorite brands, contributing to sustainable practices that benefit our customers, farmers, and the planet.

Would you like to join us?

This advert will close on Thursday 17th September 2026. If you want to be part of a dynamic team and help shape the future of dairy, seize this exciting opportunity!

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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