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Role Overview
Associate - People Partner at Chalhoub Group, supporting the Transform Chalhoub Program and Group Management functions across the organization.
Company Overview
Chalhoub Group is a luxury retail operator with over seven decades of heritage in the Middle East. The Group curates a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and distributes over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories. It operates more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps across eight countries in the Middle East with presence in LATAM. The Group employs over 16,000 talented professionals and is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, including membership in the United Nations Global Compact and a pledge to reach Net Zero by 2040.
Role Purpose
This role supports the delivery of key people initiatives and HR processes across the Transform Chalhoub Program and Group Management functions, including Group Communications, Sustainability, Internal Audit, and Family Office. The Associate - People Partner coordinates recruitment, onboarding, engagement, workforce governance, and organizational activities while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing, and purpose-driven culture.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Workforce Planning
- Coordinate recruitment and workforce planning activities including creation of PO codes and requisition management.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition Partners and hiring managers to support timely and efficient hiring processes across supported verticals.
- Draft, review, and maintain job descriptions in partnership with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition Partners.
- Coordinate with Rewards on job evaluations to ensure fair and consistent career levels and reward positioning.
HR Operations & Governance
- Manage internal HR operational processes through systems, including internal transfers, promotions, confirmations, and organizational updates.
- Ensure accuracy, governance, and timely execution of HR transactions.
- Support budget and workforce governance activities including headcount tracking and budget analysis.
- Monitor organizational changes and coordinate Super User recharge and service agreement follow-ups across supported verticals.
Engagement & Culture
- Support employee engagement and culture initiatives by contributing to internal communications and leadership messaging.
- Develop and execute engagement action plans and initiatives aimed at strengthening employee connection, motivation, sense of belonging, and organizational purpose across teams.
- Contribute to fostering a "One Team, One Culture" environment across the Transform Chalhoub Program ecosystem by supporting collaboration and engagement initiatives between core program teams, Super Users, business stakeholders, and external consultants.
Reporting & Analysis
- Assist in the preparation of presentations, dashboards, people reports, and internal communications to support leadership discussions.
- Support workforce planning, engagement reviews, and organizational decision-making through data and insights.
People Initiatives & Change Management
- Support the delivery of people initiatives, change management activities, onboarding experiences, and upskilling sessions.
- Strengthen team capability and enhance employee experience to support future business needs across supported functions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical skills with data-driven mindset and financial acumen.
- Solid problem-solving abilities.
Skills & Competencies
- Great communication and relationship-building skills.
- Maintains utmost confidentiality at all times.
- Resilient and able to effectively balance multiple priorities in line with deadlines.
- Comfortable with healthy challenge.
- Agile approach to work.
Additional Information
Chalhoub Group offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies, and exclusive employee discounts. The organization provides enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities, and exposure to different assignments within the role or through internal mobility. Chalhoub Group is committed to inclusion and diversity and welcomes all applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin, or disability status. Assessments and interviews should be completed independently and without assistance from generative AI tools.