HR Advisor

Ornua is an Irish dairy co-operative that markets and sells dairy products on behalf of its Member Co-operatives, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. Ornua is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products and has annualised sales of €3.4 billion. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has a strong global team of 2,800 employees, operating from 10 business units worldwide, including 13 production facilities. Ornua’s core purpose is to build profitable routes to market for Irish dairy products.

The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands, including Ireland’s most successful food export, Kerrygold, as well as Kerrygold Dubliner, Pilgrims Choice, Forto and BEO milk powders. Markets are served by production facilities in Ireland, Germany and the UK and by in-market Sales and Marketing teams in Asia, Germany, Ireland, MEA, Poland, Spain, rest of Europe, and North and Latin America.

Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products, for the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers across the world, and for managing volatility through de-risking and trading strategies. The business is supported by production facilities in the UK, Spain, the US, Saudi Arabia and Nigeria and by in-market teams in Africa and the Middle East. 

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE

The Human Resources (HR) role in Saudi Arabia is a critical function that contributes to the success of Ornua Al Wazeen Plan. This role will be managing the various aspects of employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, training and development, and compliance with labour laws and regulations for all plan-based employees. The HR professional plays a vital role in creating a positive work environment, fostering employee engagement, and supporting the growth and well-being of the employees

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Onboarding:

• Support new hires onboarding process for Saudi
• Regular in touch with new hires to provide all the required support for an initial period (30 days)
• Day-one introduction to the entire leadership team and arrange a site visit
• Run day - one induction program
• Identify buddy in conjunction with Line Manager to support the new hire
• Ensure to obtain feedback from the hiring manager throughout probation period time. If there are any concerning issues, share them with the internal HR team to plan the next action

Employee Relations:

• Maintain a positive work environment and handle employee grievances (Level 1)
• Mediate and resolve conflicts between employees
• Ensure adherence to company policies and local labor laws in conjunction with International HRBP
• Provide support and guidance to employees regarding HR-related matters

Compensation and Benefits:

• Handle payroll-related matters in coordination with the finance department where appropriate
• Provide monthly payroll inputs to finance related to new joiner & leavers

HR Administration & MIS:

• Maintaining physical and digital personnel records e.g. employment contracts, emergency numbers
• Keep abreast of changes in labor laws and regulations to ensure 100% complianc
• Liaise with external partners, like insurance vendors, contractor’s agencies, GRO, accommodation and HRDF in conjunction with International HRBP
• Prepare Job Descriptions and align them with Iqamas in conjunction with Line Managers
• Manage to get All employees Medical Cards, Medical Insurance and Medical Checks in conjunction with H&S
• Follow up on Employee’s compensation for accidents (e.g. Visit Hospital and GOSI)
• Provide all the required support related to health insurance to all the employees based in Saudi
• Work with the vendor for yearly insurance renewal and timely closure in conjunction with Finance
• Inform Insurance vendor to update their records on new hire and leavers on real time basis

Employee Engagement and Culture:

• Implement monthly initiatives to enhance employee engagement and motivation in conjunction with the leadership team
• Responsible for monthly Reward & Recognition execution exercise in conjunction with site leadership
• Employee connect as per the requirement and share the feedback

Recruitment:

• Publish and remove job ads in conjunction with Dublin Talent Acquisition team
• Schedule job interviews and contact candidates as needed in conjunction with Dublin Talent Acquisition team

Exit:

• Conduct an Exit Interview and share the same with the business with your findings
• Support finance with EOS calculation
• Infor HR team on the status to update Bloom/PeopleDoc

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven work experience in HR roles, preferably in Saudi Arabia
• Knowledge of Saudi labour laws and regulations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required
• Ability to sit as part of, and contribute to, wider site Leadership Team

                                                                                                            CLOSING DATE: 25 June 2025