Chalhoub Group People & Culture Trainee

About Chalhoub Group

Founded in 1955 by Michel and Widad Chalhoub, Chalhoub Group has grown into a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. Headquartered in Dubai, the family-owned group brings together international maisons and homegrown concepts across fashion, beauty and lifestyle, combining regional expertise with retail and distribution capabilities. As an employer, it offers career opportunities spanning client experience, brand management, merchandising, logistics and digital innovation. Its multicultural environment connects employees with the evolving expectations of luxury consumers, while its emphasis on learning, entrepreneurship and sustainability provides a distinctive setting for professionals seeking to shape the region’s luxury landscape.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support daily HR administration, recruitment coordination, employee documentation, and follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate employee records, trackers, and operational reports.
• Assist with purchase orders, reporting, and administrative activities supporting UAE and Bahrain operations.
• Learn to navigate internal HR systems, including SAP and Drive, with guidance from experienced team members.
• Coordinate with People teams and business stakeholders to support employee-related activities.
• Support the development of a tailored onboarding and induction experience for new joiners within Beauty.
• Coordinate onboarding communications, activities, and employee follow-ups.
• Help ensure new employees receive the information and support they need throughout their onboarding journey.
• Contribute ideas to continuously improve the employee experience.
• Support the planning and execution of employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
• Maintain an annual calendar of employee activities, celebrations, and recognition moments.
• Coordinate team gatherings, internal communications, and engagement updates.
• Collaborate with Graphic Design and Marketing teams to develop engaging employee communications.
• Bring fresh ideas to create meaningful experiences that strengthen employee connections.
• Support the employee journey of UAE National talent, from recruitment and onboarding to ongoing engagement.
• Build relationships with Emirati associates and trainees across the Beauty portfolio.
• Support recruitment follow-ups, Nationalisation reporting, and employee engagement activities.
• Act as an approachable point of contact for trainees, helping coordinate their questions, feedback, and follow-ups.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen the UAE National employee community.
• Participate in regular employee touchpoints and store visits to understand the frontline experience.
• Engage with employees and managers across different Beauty brands and business areas.
• Gather feedback and support follow-up actions that contribute to a positive workplace experience.
• Adapt to changing business priorities while balancing administrative responsibilities with employee-facing activities.

Qualifications

• UAE National with a Family Book.
• A genuine interest in Human Resources, People & Culture, Employee Experience, or Emiratisation.
• An approachable, sociable personality with confidence engaging employees across different teams and levels.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including basic reporting, Pivot Tables, and VLOOKUP.
• Creativity and an interest in developing employee engagement ideas.
• Flexibility to engage with employees across offices and retail locations.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and openness to coaching and feedback.
• Familiarity with Canva or visual communication tools is an advantage.
• Interest in internal communications, event coordination, or employee engagement is an advantage.
• Previous exposure to HR administration, recruitment, or employee-related projects is an advantage.

Skills

Culture

Chalhoub Group combines its heritage as a family-owned business with the dynamism of the Middle East’s luxury sector, fostering a multicultural workplace rooted in collaboration and long-term relationships. Its culture emphasizes continuous learning, entrepreneurial initiative and excellence in customer experience, encouraging employees to develop their expertise while contributing to the evolution of luxury retail.

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