Job Description
Mon- Fri Days
2 Years FTC
How will you make an impact?
Based at our Stourton Dairy in Leeds, you will play a critical role in delivering the strategic people agenda for a workforce of around 480 colleagues. The role partners closely with the Senior Site Director and Site Leadership Team to drive cultural transformation, strengthen leadership capability, and ensure high-quality execution of people initiatives that support long-term site performance. As a senior HR specialist, the role operates with high autonomy, leads strategic HR projects, and ensures compliance with Arla’s standards, policies and global best practices.
* Act as a trusted advisor to the Senior Site Director and Site Leadership Team, providing insight, challenge and coaching to strengthen leadership effectiveness and decision‑making
* Lead people, culture and organisational initiatives at the Stourton site, aligning solutions with Arla’s strategy, behaviours and leadership expectations
* Drive a high‑performance culture through colleague engagement, continuous improvement, workforce planning and organisational design
* Partner with managers to build future capability, including talent development, succession planning, employee relations and effective case management
* Influence senior stakeholders and represent the site across UK HR and Supply Chain HR forums, contributing to wider HR strategy and best practice
What will you need to succeed?
* Minimum 6–7 years’ HR experience with exposure to complex operational environments or 5+ years of proven business success with strong HR capability.
* Demonstrated experience in leading strategic HR projects and facilitating annual HR processes.
* Ability to influence, challenge and engage senior stakeholders effectively.
* Strong knowledge of organisational development, change management, talent management and employment law.
* Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology or related discipline.
What can we offer?
We’re committed to supporting your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities.
You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, 26 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, and bonus scheme. We also provide BUPA Healthcare, and other flexible benefits.
How to Apply
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th March 2026. For additional information, please reach out to Rachel McDaid, Senior Talent Partner
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 natural, sustainable 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