People Partner Trainee (Emiratisation)

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Job Title: People Partner Trainee

Job Title: People Partner Trainee
Location: Regional Scope (UAE, Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Egypt)
Department: People & Culture
Duration: (Insert Duration – e.g., 6 months)
Reporting To: (Insert Reporting Line)
About Chalhoub Group
INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT
For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. As a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and proudly represents more than 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre.
We are committed to shaping the future of luxury by bridging cultures and delivering exceptional experiences. With innovation at our core, and a people-first mindset, we are proud to have earned the Great Place to Work certification across several markets.
Traineeship Overview
As a People Partner Trainee , you will gain hands-on experience supporting the Group’s people strategy across five countries. This immersive opportunity will expose you to key pillars of the People function—from performance management to onboarding, employee experience, and talent development.
This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for human capital development.
What You’ll Be Doing

• Manpower Planning
• Assist in workforce planning efforts across the region.
• Support data collection and alignment processes with various stakeholders.
• Data & Presentation Preparation

Prepare engaging presentations and reports based on data extracted from dashboards and HR systems.

• Performance Management

Support The Performance Management Cycle, Including
Goal setting and alignment
Mid-year and end-of-year reviews
Coordination of self and manager assessments

• Validation & Review Support

Collaborate with People Partners to ensure fair and consistent validation processes.
Assist in structured review cycles across different teams.
Organize and track documentation through shared drives and internal systems.

• Collaboration with the People Experience Team

Work closely with the People Experience team to support employee engagement activations.
Assist in rolling out initiatives, including potential programs like Women in Country Management or CSR-related campaigns.

• Salary Review Cycle

Support the salary review process by coordinating meetings, managing documentation, and helping consolidate data for decision-making.

• Awards & Recognition

Contribute to the Bravo Awards process, helping recognize and celebrate outstanding talent across the organization.

• People Strategy Initiatives

Support efforts in succession planning and talent management.
Assist in onboarding tasks, including follow-ups related to onboarding kits and documentation.

• Employee Relations

Gain Exposure To Essential HR Processes
Grievance tracking
Onboarding support
Offboarding coordination

• Learning & Development

Assist in identifying and documenting learning and development needs across functions.
Support planning and coordination of relevant L&D activities.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Analytical skills and attention to detail
Collaborative and interpersonal strengths
A passion for people experience and continuous learning
What We Can Offer You
A meaningful traineeship within a leading regional luxury group
Exposure to multi-country people practices and real-time HR challenges
Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects
A supportive environment committed to your development and growth

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business, Management, and Business Development

• Industries

  Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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