People Partner

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.