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

1. Manpower Planning

• Assist in workforce planning efforts across the region.

• Support data collection and alignment processes with various stakeholders.

2. Data & Presentation Preparation

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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Salary Review Cycle

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

7. Awards & Recognition

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

8. People Strategy Initiatives

Support efforts in succession planning and talent management.

Assist in onboarding tasks, including follow-ups related to onboarding kits and documentation.

9. Employee Relations

Gain exposure to essential HR processes:

Grievance tracking

Onboarding support

Offboarding coordination

10. 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