HR and GRO Advisor

Ornua Co-operative Limited; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy co-operative in Saudi Arabia is seeking an HR Executive to support daily HR operations at the factory level. This role ensures compliance with labor laws, manages employee onboarding, and maintains a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in HR or a related field, 1–2 years of experience, and strong communication skills in both English and Arabic. This position is based on-site in Riyadh, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 1‑2 years of relevant work experience.
• Willingness to work on-site in a factory environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR functions at the factory level.
• Assist in onboarding new workers and maintaining HR records.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law regarding working hours and wages.

Skills

Understanding of Saudi Labor Law

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Confidentiality

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management

Business Administration or related field

Job description

Company Overview

Ornua is a leading dairy co‑operative which sells premium dairy products globally on behalf of its Member Co‑operatives, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers.

Ornua has revenues of €3.4 billion and is supported by a global team of approximately 2,800 employees. The Group operates as a commercial organisation across 10 business units, including 12 production facilities located in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa.

The commercial organisation is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands including Ireland’s most successful food export: Kerrygold. Consumer markets are served by production facilities in Ireland, Germany and the UK and by in‑market Sales & Marketing Teams in Asia, Germany, Ireland, MEA, Poland, Spain, rest of Europe and North and Latin America.

It also manages the procurement of Irish and non‑Irish dairy products, the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers globally, and the implementation of de‑risking and trading strategies to manage market volatility. These activities are supported by production facilities and in‑market teams in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa.

Why this role is valuable

The HR Executive will support the day‑to‑day human resources functions at the factory level, ensuring smooth execution of HR operations, compliance with Saudi labor laws, and alignment with company policies. This role requires a proactive, trustworthy individual who can act as a liaison between workers and management, maintain HR records, and help sustain a positive and compliant workplace culture.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Employee Onboarding & Documentation:
  • Assist in onboarding new workers, ensuring proper documentation (Iqama, medical tests, contracts, etc.)
  • Maintain and update employee records in the government portals such as QUWA, GOSI and HRD and the internal portal Bloom and People Doc.
• Attendance & Payroll Support:
  • Monitor daily attendance for employees and contractors and leave records.
  • Coordinate with the payroll/Finance team for timely and accurate salary processing.
• Labor Law Compliance:
  • Ensure HR practices adhere to Saudi Labor Law, especially around working hours, wages, overtime, and termination procedures & Saudization.
  • Support audits and inspections from government authorities (HRSD, GOSI, etc.).
• Employee Relations:
  • Act as a point of contact for worker grievances.
  • Report issues to HR business Partner and support resolution processes.
  • Support initiatives that improve worker engagement and morale.
• HR Operations & Support:
  • Assist in organising training, health & safety programmes, and welfare activities.
  • Support with disciplinary actions, warnings, and investigations as required.
• Communication & Reporting:
  • Maintain clear communication between the factory workforce and leadership.
  • Prepare and share HR dashboard and HR analysis.

Key Requirements

• Good understanding of Saudi Labor Law.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Willingness to work on‑site in a factory environment.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems.
• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1‑2 years of relevant work experience.

ORNUA Competencies

• Ownership.
• Working Together.
• Customer Focus.
• Integrity.

Closing Date for Applications

SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER