Group Talent Manager

Job description / Role

We are Chalhoub Group, a leading family business in the world of beauty, fashion and gifts. We have blended our Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury to offer service excellence to all our partners and a unique experience to all our customers for over 60 years

As we continue to grow, it's our vision to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.

Our passionate teams drive our vision forward, without them, we couldn't create luxury experiences for our customers. Through opportunities, development and support, we empower each and every employee to achieve their career goals - and beyond. It's an exciting journey we're on, and one you could be part of.

What we are looking for : Group Talent Manager

What you'll do:

The Group Talent Manager assists the CHRO in setting the HR strategies to develop and retain talents across the Group. He/she ensures these strategies are cascaded down to the business and implemented in strong coordination with the HRBPs.

- He/she acts as a consultant to the HRBPs and business leaders to guide them on strategic HR and talent-related matters.
- Build and maintain a strong understanding of the business to set, implement and adapt different people-related procedures and practices based on the constantly changing needs and priorities
- Develop different people-related initiatives, in line with Group HR strategy, that respond to employees' and more specifically to talents' needs through close coordination with HRBPs and other HR competence centers.
- Set and drive the talent management cycle through close collaboration with HRBPs starting from a proper talent identification to setting development and career plans.
- Oversee the employee experience (or lifecycle) with a specific focus on performance management, succession planning, talent development and mobility, etc. by ensuring high quality and consistent practices and procedures are implemented across the Group and any exceptional cases are handled efficiently.
- Develop any necessary frameworks, guidelines and methodologies and share them with HRBPs to better manage and constantly enhance people and talents' experience.
- Gather and share people and talent management best practices and latest trends with HRBPs to constantly support them provide the right consultative and advisory approach to the business.
- Act as a coach and consultant to business leaders on different people and talent related aspects, such as talent identification and planning, performance management, people development, etc.
- Leverage HR analytics and insights to support the business identify people and talents' issues and come up, assess and implement potential solutions. Consolidate reports to present to the CHRO with recommendations.
- Manage, motivate and develop team members by reviewing their performance, sharing feedback and knowledge, coaching and mentoring them to achieve their full potential.

Requirements

What you need to succeed in this role:

We see success in the role as having a strong knowledge of the luxury consumer, the competitive landscape of the luxury industry, and an in-depth understanding of the evolving media and digital landscape in order to drive the brand vision regionally and globally, constantly elevating our ability to acquire new customers, retaining existing customers and continuing to drive sales in the luxury/lifestyle category through consumable content.

More specifically, we would love to hear from you if you can say yes to the below

- 10+ years of experience preferably with last few years in Talent Management, HRBP or general HR
- Strong exposure to the different HR fields (organization development, HR Administration, Rewards, etc.)
- Strong business acumen
- Strategic mindset with consulting skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-centric mindset
- Excellent leadership skills

Ready to join our exciting transformation to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of our customers everywhere? Now's your chance. By being part of our journey here at Chalhoub Group, you can make a real impact on customers and some of the finest brands in the world. In return, you'll have everything you need to innovate your career.

What we can offer you

We will help shape your journey with us through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility.

Our Group offers the opportunity to support careers that may span different teams, different job roles, different categories and even different countries. We offer diverse career paths for those who show drive and passion as well as the desire to learn and grow.

Amazing benefits

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, life insurance, child education contribution & exclusive employee discounts.

About the Company

The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group's success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group's competitive edge in today's market.

By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.