People Partner - JV

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. 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 Role Overview We are seeking a proactive, commercially minded and experienced People Partner to support a dynamic, multi-business luxury retail Joint Venture. The role will act as a trusted People advisor to the General Manager and leadership team, partnering closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders to deliver the People agenda across both corporate and frontline retail functions. Operating within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, the successful candidate will demonstrate strong ownership, sound judgement and the ability to balance strategic People initiatives with hands-on operational execution. Key Responsibilities 1. People Strategy & HR Operations Partner with the General Manager and functional leaders to translate business priorities into actionable People strategies aligned with the Joint Venture’s objectives. Implement Group HR policies and frameworks while adapting People initiatives to the specific operational and cultural needs of the JV. Act as a key liaison between JV leadership, Group HR functions and international stakeholders, ensuring effective alignment, communication and execution. Independently manage day-to-day People matters, identifying challenges and proactively recommending practical solutions. Support organisational development initiatives as the business evolves, ensuring appropriate structures, capabilities and resources are in place. 2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to identify talent requirements across corporate and frontline retail functions. Drive recruitment planning, selection, onboarding and integration, ensuring a high-quality candidate and employee experience. Support workforce planning, organisational structures, headcount budgets and succession requirements. Build strong relationships with retail management teams to understand operational staffing challenges, retention risks and talent opportunities. Proactively identify internal mobility and career development opportunities to support employee retention and business continuity. 3. Performance & Talent Development Partner with leadership and line managers to drive a culture of accountability, high performance and continuous development. Coordinate performance management cycles, objective setting, talent reviews, succession planning and development initiatives. Coach and support managers in addressing performance challenges, employee development and sensitive People matters. Identify capability gaps across both corporate and retail teams, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to implement targeted development solutions. Support compensation, reward and recognition processes, ensuring consistency, fairness and alignment with business performance. 4. Employee Experience, Engagement & Culture Take ownership of employee engagement initiatives across both corporate and frontline retail populations, fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture. Maintain regular and meaningful engagement with employees across all levels of the organisation, ensuring strong visibility and accessibility beyond the corporate office. Build trusted relationships with store managers and retail teams through regular store visits, structured feedback and proactive follow-up. Act as a trusted point of contact for employees,