People Partner Trainee (Emiratisation)

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories. Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally. Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets. Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040. What You'll Be Doing As a People Partner Trainee, you will be supporting a diverse, people-first environment—contributing to core people partnering, engagement, and UAE Nationalization initiatives while learning about luxury retail from the inside out. - Enhancing onboarding experiences, coordinating welcome activities, and supporting integration for new joiners, including UAE Nationals. - Assisting with tracking UAE Nationalization progress, engagement check-ins, and helping build a sense of community and belonging among UAE National associates. - Supporting HR coordination tasks such as updating trackers, organizing employee recognition, and maintaining people data and reports. - Taking part in organizing engagement and wellbeing activities, birthday and recognition programs, and creative communications for the team. - Interacting with store teams, managers, and associates across multiple luxury brands and cultures. - Supporting recruitment, organizational chart updates, and HR process improvements. What You’ll Need to Succeed - Strong communication skills, positive energy, and a genuine interest in people and teamwork - UAE National preferred due to the role’s impact on Nationalization and community engagement. - Open to feedback, eager to learn, and adaptable to a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Socially confident, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. - Creative, emotionally intelligent, and enthusiastic about supporting HR and people initiatives. - Reliable, proactive, and able to take ownership of tasks while building relationships at every level. What the Group can Offer With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day. We recognize the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts. Using GenAI in Your Application Process To support a fair and consistent experience for all candidates, we ask that assessments and interviews are completed independently and without assistance from generative AI tools. This ensures we understand your strengths, your thinking, and how you approach real situations. Emirati Talent & Inclusive Opportunities At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to empowering UAE Nationals and fostering local talent as part of our vision for a thriving workforce. We welcome applications from Emirati candidates who are eager to grow, innovate, and contribute to the success of our organization. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, or ability.

Strong communication skills, positive energy, and a genuine interest in people and teamwork. UAE National preferred due to the role’s impact on Nationalization and community engagement. Open to feedback, eager to learn, and adaptable to a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Socially confident, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Creative, emotionally intelligent, and enthusiastic about supporting HR and people initiatives. Reliable, proactive, and able to take ownership of tasks while building relationships at every level.