Associate - People Partner (Contract)

Chalhoub Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative luxury retail group is seeking an Associate – People Partner to manage HR administrative tasks and support employee relations. This role is perfect for fresh graduates or those with limited experience looking to grow in a dynamic environment. The company is committed to diversity and sustainability, offering a supportive culture and a competitive benefits package. Join a team where your contributions matter, and help shape the future of luxury retail in the Middle East.

Benefits

Health Care

Child Education Contribution

Remote and Flexible Working Policies

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience, fresh graduates are welcome.
• Strong numerical aptitude and proficiency in Excel are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR administrative tasks including requisitions and employee relations.
• Coordinate with Group HR for audits and updates on payroll and budget.

Skills

Numerical Aptitude

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Finance

Degree in Business

Job description

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

What you'll be doing

The Associate – People Partner is responsible for the complete ownership of HR administrative tasks, including launching requisitions, monitoring key people metrics, maintaining cost centers, and supporting reporting activities. This role also handles non-critical employee relations matters while collaborating closely with Group HR’s Centers of Expertise.

• Execute administrative tasks such as launching requisitions and following up on internal transfers
• Coordinate with Group HR Centers of Expertise (e.g., People Experience, Rewards, etc.)
• Regularly audit and update organization charts, payroll data, and budget records
• Follow up with process owners on the completion of goals, budgeting activities, and other Group HR priorities, in alignment with the People Partner or Director of People
• Support the consolidation and tracking of People Strategy metrics, in coordination with the People Analytics team
• Serve as an additional point of contact for minor employee relations matters, under the guidance of the People Partner
• Assist in preparing ad-hoc HR reports, as directed by the People Partner or Director of People

Contract duration: 6 months

What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience: 0–3 years; fresh graduates or individuals with up to a few years of experience
• Educational Background: Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Skills: Strong numerical aptitude and proficiency in Excel

What we can offer you

With us,you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employeediscounts.

We Invite All Applicants to Apply

It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.