Saeed Alromih ,Assoc. CIPD

Human Resources Director @ Arla Foods

About

Strategic HR Leader with 15+ years of progressive experience across FMCG, petrochemical, automotive, and construction sectors in Saudi . Proven track record in organizational transformation, employee engagement, and senior-level HR business partnering. Adept at aligning HR strategies with business objectives, leading change initiatives, and developing high-performing, future-ready teams. Expertise spans the full HR spectrum including Compensation & Benefits strategy, Talent & Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Organizational Design, and Employer Branding. An Associate CIPD professional with strong command of Saudi Labour Law, Saudization, and corporate social responsibility. Passionate about driving sustainable growth, strengthening corporate culture, and delivering people focused solutions that create lasting business impact.

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Riyadh

Industry

Dairy

Skill

Graduate & Internship Program Design, Competency Based Interviewing, Stakeholder Engagement, Saudization Strategy, Employer Branding, Strategic HR Business Partnering, Organizational Performance Management, Human Capital Management, HR Consulting, Business Planning, HR Strategy, Employee Engagement, Corporate Culture Development, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Management, Change Management, Strategic Thinking, Leadership Development, People Management, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)

Experience

Human Resources Director

Arla Foods

2023-3 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Lead HR strategy and corporate support services, aligning people agenda with business strategy. Drive organizational change and transformation projects with measurable business impact. Build and develop high-performing leadership teams across KSA. Deliver talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives. Ensure compliance with Saudi labour law and corporate governance requirements.

Senior Manager Human Resources Business Partner

Arla Foods

2019-10 - 2023-3 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Riyadh ,Saudi Arabia

Shaped and executed the HR agenda for Saudi Arabia in alignment with MENA HR strategy. Partnered with senior leadership to implement workforce planning, org design, and structural changes. Delivered HR processes including performance management, compensation & benefits, and leadership development. Drove Saudization strategy, ensuring compliance and building strong local talent pipelines. Led and developed the KSA HR team, providing coaching and direction. Championed employee engagement and cultural initiatives, improving retention and satisfaction.

Recruitment & Saudization Manager

Arla Foods

2018-9 - 2019-10 · 1 yr 2 mos

Saudi Arabia

Led nationalization programs and implemented Saudization matrix across the organization. Designed and managed internship and graduate development programs. Partnered with managers to forecast manpower needs and align recruitment with business goals. Conducted senior-level recruitment using competency-based assessment methods. Developed employer branding initiatives to attract high-quality Saudi talent.