People Partner Chalhoub Group

What you'll be doing

• Define, develop, and implement the people strategy in line with the business directions and priorities.
• Review, advise and help facilitating any changes to the organizational structure or to the ways of working to ensure future proofing the organisation.
• Drive talent management by leading on the performance management process, facilitating the teams' development and career growth (with a focus on identified talents), addressing performance gaps as well as setting and actioning succession plans for leadership / key roles
• Drive the annual manpower planning, budgeting, and salary review cycles in partnership with each of the business functions
• Provide guidance and recommendations on complex people-related issues, working to improve relationships while building morale and minimizing impact on business and retention risks
• Develop and deploy engagement initiatives across both frontline and back-office teams to ensure optimal people experience and build the desired culture.
• Champion any group-wide or division specific change initiatives; identifying and mitigating risks, while ensuring the smoothest possible transition with least impact on business continuity
• Work closely with the group talent acquisition team to ensure internal and external recruiting strategies result in fit for future, best in class talent to suit the business DNA.

What you ll need to succeed

• Bachelor s degree in business administration or human resources or a related field. MBA or equivalent qualifications are preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a generalist / 360 HR or HRBP role in the GCC region
• Business / retail acumen
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to balance strategic mindset and operational deep dive