About the Role
As a People Partner Trainee within our Beauty business, you'll discover how People & Culture teams shape the employee experience, support business operations, and create a workplace where people can thrive.
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What You'll Be Doing
Your responsibilities will include:
HR Operations & People Partnering
- Support daily HR administration, recruitment coordination, employee documentation, and follow-ups.
- Maintain accurate employee records, trackers, and operational reports.
- Assist with purchase orders, reporting, and administrative activities supporting UAE and Bahrain operations.
- Learn to navigate internal HR systems, including SAP and Drive, with guidance from experienced team members.
- Coordinate with People teams and business stakeholders to support employee-related activities.
Employee Experience & Onboarding
- Support the development of a tailored onboarding and induction experience for new joiners within Beauty.
- Coordinate onboarding communications, activities, and employee follow-ups.
- Help ensure new employees receive the information and support they need throughout their onboarding journey.
- Contribute ideas to continuously improve the employee experience.
Employee Engagement & Recognition
- Support the planning and execution of employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
- Maintain an annual calendar of employee activities, celebrations, and recognition moments.
- Coordinate team gatherings, internal communications, and engagement updates.
- Collaborate with Graphic Design and Marketing teams to develop engaging employee communications.
- Bring fresh ideas to create meaningful experiences that strengthen employee connections.
Emiratisation & National Talent Experience
- Support the employee journey of UAE National talent, from recruitment and onboarding to ongoing engagement.
- Build relationships with Emirati associates and trainees across the Beauty portfolio.
- Support recruitment follow-ups, Nationalisation reporting, and employee engagement activities.
- Act as an approachable point of contact for trainees, helping coordinate their questions, feedback, and follow-ups.
- Contribute to initiatives that strengthen the UAE National employee community.
Frontline Engagement & Business Exposure
- Participate in regular employee touchpoints and store visits to understand the frontline experience.
- Engage with employees and managers across different Beauty brands and business areas.
- Gather feedback and support follow-up actions that contribute to a positive workplace experience.
- Adapt to changing business priorities while balancing administrative responsibilities with employee-facing activities.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- UAE National with a Family Book.
- A genuine interest in Human Resources, People & Culture, Employee Experience, or Emiratisation.
- An approachable, sociable personality with confidence engaging employees across different teams and levels.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including basic reporting, Pivot Tables, and VLOOKUP.
- Creativity and an interest in developing employee engagement ideas.
- Flexibility to engage with employees across offices and retail locations.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and openness to coaching and feedback.
Additional Skills
Skills that would be an advantage:
- Familiarity with Canva or visual communication tools.
- Interest in internal communications, event coordination, or employee engagement.
- Previous exposure to HR administration, recruitment, or employee-related projects.
Emirati Talent & Inclusive Opportunities
At the company, we are committed to empowering UAE Nationals and fostering local talent as part of our vision for a thriving workforce. We welcome applications from Emirati candidates who are eager to grow, innovate, and contribute to the success of our organization.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, or ability.
