Chalhoub Group

People Partner

Chalhoub Group

Posted 2 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Dubai

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, 8-12 years, HRBP experience, Organizational design, Workforce planning, Talent development, Employee relations, Matrix environment, Regional role, Stakeholder management, UAE labor law, Retail industry

Required Skills

Workforce Planning Organizational Design Performance Management Succession Planning Employee Relations DEI Engagement Surveys Rewards and Recognition Compensation Coaching leadership development HRBP Retail

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as strategic partner to divisional heads/MDs across countries, aligning people strategy with business goals
  • Translate strategy into workforce planning, budgeting, and organizational design initiatives
  • Lead org mapping and structure optimization to improve efficiency and scalability
  • Own workforce planning and budgeting for back-office and frontline teams across markets
  • Drive org effectiveness: role clarity, spans and layers, and succession planning
  • Oversee store openings/closures ensuring smooth people transitions and compliance
  • Manage National Graduate Programme and develop high-potential talent
  • Oversee the performance management cycle and build capabilities with L&D/HR COEs
  • Facilitate coaching, feedback, and leadership development interventions
  • Lead engagement initiatives, run surveys, and implement action plans to boost retention
  • Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and a culture of belonging
  • Manage employee relations, grievances, and disciplinary matters confidentially and fairly
  • Ensure compliance with local labour laws and internal policies; maintain a positive workplace
  • Lead rewards/recognition and ensure competitive, equitable compensation practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
  • 8–12+ years of progressive HR experience with strong HR Business Partnering exposure in regional/multi-country roles
  • Proven experience in organizational design, workforce planning, talent development, employee relations
  • Strong senior stakeholder management and engagement skills
  • Experience in matrixed, multicultural environments; GCC/UAE labour law familiarity
  • Data-driven, analytical, and adept at translating business needs into people initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Retail industry experience
  • Experience leading engagement surveys and rewards programs
  • Coaching and leadership development facilitation

Benefits

  • Health care coverage
  • Child education contribution (education allowance)
  • Flexible/remote working policies
  • Exclusive employee discounts

About the Company

Chalhoub Group is the leading partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. With over 950 stores and 400+ international brands across fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and lifestyle, the Group blends retail excellence with innovation through The Greenhouse, its venture and accelerator platform. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, Chalhoub fosters a people‑at‑heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to sustainability with a pledge to reach Net Zero by 2040. Based in Dubai, UAE, the Group operates across multiple countries in the region.

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