HR Business Partner Retail - UAE - Chanel

Reporting to the HR Retail Manager, you will be supporting the HR function for our Boutiques for the 3 activities (Fashion, F&B, and W&FJ). You will also coordinate the HR Global process and implement developmental projects for the UAE Retail population.

Through the ability to create and maintain strong relationships, the HRBP will actively accompany our Managers to help them maintain a strong, performant, and efficient organization. Ensuring the best talents are placed in the correct positions and focusing on the individual development of the teams is key.

The impact you can create at Chanel

The HRBPs main missions are:

1. Talent Acquisition and Retention
   1. Attract, recruit, and retain key talents in accordance with business needs, keeping in mind the importance of both hard and soft skills, culture fit, and ensuring a culture of diversity and inclusion.
   2. Create and maintain talent pools to maintain a proactive approach in terms of recruitment.
   3. Organize and lead group recruitment sessions alongside hiring Managers.
   4. Partner with Managers to advise on the recruitment process and the decision-making process to ensure we are hiring the best talent in the correct roles.
   5. Identify internal talent supporting internal mobilities locally and internationally.
2. Talent Development
   1. Collaborate closely with our Managers and with our People Development Lead to formulate the yearly Training plan for employees.
   2. Collaborate with our Managers to support building individual performance plans for specific employee cases.
   3. Encourage the development of our teams through various HR processes such as Induction Missions and Mobility.
   4. Ensure that the employee appraisal calendar is followed and deadlines are met by Managers. Follow up on appraisal results.
3. Organization
   1. Be the first point of contact for the teams and the managers within your population on all HR generalist topics.
   2. Coordinate with the HR Administration team for topics such as offer and contract preparation, letter preparation, HR induction for new joiners, and probation follow-up.
   3. Take a leading role in all HR processes (Annual Compensation Review process, Training plans, Development plans, performance reviews).
4. Projects
   1. In close collaboration with the HR Retail Manager, participate actively in the implementation of global HR & retail HR projects.
   2. Regularly discuss and share initiatives and take the lead on local projects concerning HR topics for the Boutiques.

You are energized by

• Building and nurturing existing relationships.
• Coaching and helping people grow.
• Collaboration across functions.
• Working in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.
• Attracting, recruiting, and retaining talents.

What you will bring

• Your experience recruiting talents in the luxury retail industry.
• Collaborative spirit and openness to new ideas and ways of working.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing environment.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in an HR Generalist role within a retail environment.
• Flexible with the ability to adapt quickly to new ways of working.
• Solution-oriented with the ability to maintain the correct balance between the needs of our business and our people.
• Strong organizational skills and follow-up.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; communication in Arabic is preferable.

Leveraging your unique experiences, Chanel will enable you to:

• Gain exposure to various HR topics and projects.
• Work in a dynamic, creative, and diverse environment.
• Collaborate with many internal partners across all divisions.

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity, and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application as we value the perspective, experience, and potential you could bring to Chanel.