Job Title : People Partner - Fashion

Category : Beauty / Fitness / Fashion

Chalhoub Group, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Posted Date : 12/22/2019

Job Description :

We are Chalhoub Group, a leading family business in the world of beauty, fashion and gifts. We have blended our Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury to offer service excellence to all our partners and a unique experience to all our customers for over 60 years


As we continue to grow, it’s our vision to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.


Our passionate teams drive our vision forward, without them, we couldn’t create luxury experiences for our customers. Through opportunities, development and support, we empower each and every employee to achieve their career goals – and beyond. It’s an exciting journey we’re on, and one you could be part of.


What we are looking for: HR Business Partner – Fashion & Accessories

If you are someone that would like to challenge themselves and build multiple skills through multitasking and working with different parties and functional experts, then this is the job for you!

The mix of responsibilities will consist of HR consulting including process improvement, operational activities and projects to support excellence in store operations and ensuring a full hybrid employee experience. The role is centered around the pillars of Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Talent Management and being a Change Catalyst.

We are currently seeking an HRBP to join our team to support with strategic and operational HR initiatives!



What you will do:

In this role you are deeply embedded in the Brands you are looking after, working closely with managers and the team members to achieve business goals from an HR perspective.
You will partner with your Managers on people matters to support long-term vision, including change management
Maintain short-term and long-term capacity plans, reward and recognition plans and employee engagement plan
You will assess and anticipate people-related needs, aligned with the Group’s people strategy
Foster collaboration between departments
Build partnerships between business and HR functions (Learning, Comp & Ben, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management)
Provide career guidance to employees and develop understanding of employee career aspirations and engagement or disengagement level
Provide support to captains on employee journeys, according to their aspirations and capabilities
Act as an employee champion and consultant
You will lead annual manpower planning with Brand Leaders and ensure vacancies are managed in line with the approved budget and executed as per the correct recruitment process
Review all proposed internal transfers within the vertical and provide recommendations
Enable Managers to lead Performance Management (PDR and KPI) for respective population
Ensure a high-performance environment & culture

What you’ll need to succeed in this role:

You will demonstrate great leadership skills and a consultative approach towards the business. Your ability to engage and communicate with a diverse range of people will ensure your success with us! More specifically, we would love to hear from you if you can say yes to the below....

Previous experience of working in a similar field; with strong knowledge of retail in the region
A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with at least 4 years in a similar role
Have a high level of emotional intelligence
Have a people-oriented attitude with experience in engaging in people development
Arabic skill set is a nice to have
University degree in HR, Business or any related fields always helps!
A passion for people
Ready to join our exciting transformation to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of our customers everywhere? Now’s your chance. By being part of our journey here at Chalhoub Group, you can make a real impact on customers and some of the finest brands in the world. In return, you’ll have everything you need to innovate your career.


What we can offer you

We will help shape your journey with us through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility.

Our Group offers the opportunity to support careers that may span different teams, different job roles, different categories and even different countries. We offer diverse career paths for those who show drive and passion as well as the desire to learn and grow.


Amazing benefits

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, life insurance, child education contribution & exclusive employee discounts.

Benefits Offered : As per the UAE law