- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
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.
Chalhoub Group is seeking a People Partner Trainee to gain hands-on exposure to the employee journey, supporting recruitment, onboarding, engagement, store visits and UAE National initiatives across its business. The role coordinates with People teams and line managers, maintains employee and trainee records, and contributes to reporting and employee experience improvements. This is an apprenticeship.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Talent Acquisition, People Partners and line managers throughout recruitment activities.
- Attend selected interviews and recruitment discussions to learn about the hiring process.
- Support new joiners through onboarding and follow up on required activities.
- Participate in store visits and employee check-ins to understand the employee experience.
- Build relationships with UAE National associates and trainees, gather feedback and conduct regular follow-ups.
- Maintain trainee progress records and follow up on agreed actions.
- Support employee engagement, recognition and Nationalization initiatives.
- Encourage UAE National participation in company activities and engagement opportunities.
- Gather feedback from employees and line managers to identify opportunities to strengthen the employee experience.
- Maintain accurate employee information, trackers and follow-up records.
- Consolidate data and prepare reports, presentations and updates.
- Attend selected employee meetings and exit discussions for learning and exposure.
- Coordinate with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, HR Operations and other People teams as needed.
- Support communication with UAE National representatives across different areas of the business.
- Contribute ideas to strengthen the employee experience and UAE National community.
- Take ownership of assigned activities and follow them through to completion.
Qualifications
- UAE National with a Family Book.
- Genuine interest in Human Resources, People & Culture and employee experience.
- Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with different people.
- Approachable personality and positive energy.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn.
- Openness to coaching, feedback and continuous development.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to build relationships with employees, managers and different stakeholders.
- Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Creativity and confidence contributing new ideas.
- Strong sense of ownership, reliability and follow-through.
- Comfort working with trackers, employee information and basic reporting.
- Willingness to spend time with employees across stores and offices.
- Interest in developing a long-term career in People Partnering or broader HR functions.
Skills
Benefits
Healthcare, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies, employee discounts, learning and development opportunities, and exposure to different assignments.
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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