Role Overview

Chalhoub Group is seeking an Associate People Partner to support day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, and culture-driven initiatives across key business verticals. Reporting to the Senior People Partner, this role plays a vital part in ensuring smooth execution of recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and people processes while fostering a people-first, inclusive workplace culture.

This position is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing operational excellence with employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Recruitment Support

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment administration, including PO creation, requisition launch, and follow-ups with Talent Acquisition Partners and hiring managers.

• Draft, review, and maintain job descriptions aligned with organizational needs.

• Manage internal movements such as transfers, promotions, and permanizations through HR systems (e.g., JIRA).

• Track new hires, exits, and replacement roles to ensure accurate workforce reporting.

People Data & Governance

• Maintain and update organizational charts on a monthly basis and during budget cycles.

• Conduct regular audits of reporting lines and follow up on completion of key HR initiatives such as performance reviews, salary cycles, and engagement surveys.

• Ensure accurate documentation and strict confidentiality of employee data at all times.

Onboarding, Engagement & Culture

• Develop and manage onboarding toolkits to ensure a consistent and engaging new-joiner experience.

• Support the planning and execution of quarterly townhalls, including presentation coordination and content collation.

• Assist with internal communications such as newsletters, presentations, and employee updates.

• Organize employee engagement initiatives, including team-building activities, recognition events, and off-site programs.

• Manage logistics for people-related events, including vendor coordination, venues, materials, and AV support.

Projects & Stakeholder Support

• Support HR projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by the VP of People and Senior People Partner.

• Collaborate across People & Culture, Group Management, and Group Transform teams to ensure seamless HR service delivery.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills

• Excellent organizational and project management abilities

• High level of discretion and confidentiality

• Resilient, agile, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

• Strong problem-solving mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively

What We Offer

• Career development through learning, internal mobility, and cross-functional exposure

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, child education contribution, and flexible working options

• Exclusive employee discounts across luxury brands

• An inclusive, diverse, and people-centric workplace culture

Diversity & Inclusion

Chalhoub Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of gender, age, nationality, religion, or ability.