Position Overview

Chalhoub Group is seeking an experienced People Partner to provide strategic HR leadership across multiple countries and business units. Based in Dubai, this role partners closely with Divisional Heads and Managing Directors to translate business strategy into impactful people initiatives, driving organizational effectiveness, talent development, engagement, and a high-performance culture.

The role combines strategic HR partnering with strong operational governance in a complex, matrixed, and multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to Divisional Heads and Managing Directors across countries

• Align people strategies with business objectives, values, and long-term growth plans

• Translate business strategy into workforce plans, budgets, and organizational design initiatives

• Lead organizational mapping, structure optimization, and scalability initiatives

Workforce Planning & Organizational Effectiveness

• Own workforce planning and budgeting for both frontline and back-office populations

• Drive organizational effectiveness initiatives, including role clarity, spans and layers, and succession frameworks

• Support store openings, closures, and restructures, ensuring smooth people transitions and legal compliance

Talent, Performance & Leadership Development

• Lead the National Graduate Programme to identify and develop future leadership talent

• Oversee the end-to-end performance management cycle, ensuring consistency and objectivity

• Partner with Learning & Development and HR Centers of Excellence to build critical capabilities

• Facilitate leadership development, coaching, feedback, and succession planning for key roles

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Drive employee engagement initiatives in partnership with People Experience & Culture teams

• Analyze engagement survey results and implement action plans to improve engagement and retention

• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion

Employee Relations & Governance

• Manage employee relations matters including grievances and disciplinary cases with fairness and confidentiality

• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, company policies, and governance standards across all markets

• Maintain a respectful, compliant, and high-trust work environment

Rewards & Retention

• Lead rewards and recognition initiatives to motivate and retain high-performing talent

• Ensure competitive, equitable, and market-aligned compensation practices

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field (Master’s preferred)

• 8–12+ years of progressive HR experience, with strong exposure to HR Business Partnering

• Proven experience in multi-country or regional roles within matrixed organizations

• Demonstrated expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, talent development, and employee relations

• Experience working in diverse, multicultural environments

• Strong stakeholder management, influence, and communication skills

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic HR leadership and business partnering

• Organizational design and workforce planning

• Talent and succession management

• Employee engagement and culture building

• Change management and stakeholder influence

• Strong analytical and governance mindset

What We Offer

• Career progression within a leading luxury retail group

• Exposure to regional and global HR initiatives

• Competitive benefits package including healthcare, education contribution, flexible working, and employee discounts

• Inclusive, future-focused, and people-first culture

About the Company

Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East, with a heritage dating back to 1955. Operating across fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, and lifestyle categories, the Group delivers world-class omnichannel experiences and continues to shape the future of luxury retail through innovation, sustainability, and talent excellence.