lululemon People & Culture Business Partner | Contract until April 2028

Description & Requirements

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

About this team

The People & Culture Business Partnering team is responsible for providing support to the organization for all people-related matters, ranging from organizational development, performance management, employee relations, to team and leadership development. In partnership with the People & Culture Centers of Excellence, they work closely with people managers and employees to accomplish business objectives through the application of thoughtful, intentional, and innovative people support.

Job Mandate

The People & Culture Business Partner is a credible business-oriented solution provider and trusted partner to our leaders, up to Vice President (VP) supporting our business functions across various business areas. The P&C Business Partner develops collaborative plans that drive the talent agenda and have a broad impact within the organization. Involvement with strategic initiatives and transformational projects of a larger scale with significant impact within business area. Operate day to day as part of the business leadership team and take responsibility for driving and owning business outcomes. Deliver generalist support for country/region including counsel and guidance in talent management, employee relations, org design, workforce planning, and change management.

Responsibilities:

Consultation and Collaboration

• Develop and lead people initiatives in partnership with business leaders, and in alignment with P&C Business Partnering Directors and VPs, that support the geo-functional talent plans and longer-term goals and priorities of the organization.

• Leverage deep business understanding and strong analytical skills to identify issues, diagnose root causes, provide insights, offer recommendations, and develop proactive solutions to solve pressing business objectives through the talent lens, for areas related to productivity, engagement, functional skill development, attraction, retention, workforce planning, total rewards & recognition.

• Provide insights and feedback to P&C centers of excellence, represent voice of the business to P&C and voice of P&C to the business. Act as a key business and P&C intermediary, translating business strategy to inform P&C and P&C strategy to inform the business (including Hiring and Operational Workforce Planning activities)

• Drive the right level of localization of program, policy and process application, achieving the delicate balance between business needs and enterprise efficiency

• Support up to VP-level senior leaders through coaching and advice on career development, recruitment practices, succession planning, compensation and performance management, diversity & inclusion and other human resource practices.

• In partnership with other P&C peers, develop and implement employee advisory and consulting practices, with emphasis on addressing all aspects of the employment relationship and terms of employment and developing standard operating procedures, practices and tools.

Organizational Design & Development

• Advise leaders on potential OD opportunities and impacts associated w/ org changes

• Lead and project manage all OD activities with large scale impact (org wide, cross org, global/regional) in partnership with key stakeholders, in region partners and relevant CoE's

Project / Initiatives and Change Management

• Leads all aspects of change management associated with OD changes, in partnership with key stakeholders

• Leads all aspects of initiatives that are driven by P&C, in collaboration with the working group and CoE partners

• Leads change management activities related to org wide initiatives

Talent Management

• Lead, monitor and manage Pace related activities

• Leads key people initiatives that support the BP and function by ensuring existing talent in optimized to align with business strategy

• Leverage CoE talent frameworks to develop proactive talent activation solutions focusing on performance management, career and personal development, and succession planning that allows leaders an easy way to align people and work to achieve business outcomes

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal P&C policies and practices, and with relevant labor and employment legislation

IDEA

• Understands IDEA principles and sets example for leaders and employees

• Incorporates IDEA in personal leadership practice

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years' experience in P&C Business Partner/generalist experience

• Strong knowledge of employment law and ability to apply to a variety of situations

• Business acumen - understand business drivers and creates opportunities to connect with business directly to learn about its needs and perspectives and seen as credible functional expert

• Data analysis - can leverage quantitative and qualitative data to enable informed decision making

• Strong communication and presentation skills in PowerPoint with ability to summarize key information, present relevant data to facilitate discussions and decision making

• Relationship building - builds personal relationships of trust and can be relied on to do what is promised

• Coaching - experience coaching and developing team capabilities; trusted partner with skills to support leaders to lead from clarity

• Consulting & collaboration - skilled at consulting with wide variety of partner types and navigating unchartered territory

• Project management - stakeholder engagement and program execution and change management

• Leadership development - leadership coach and trusted advisor

• Agenda Shaping & influence - proactively shapes the ideas and agendas of stakeholders and credible activism/advocacy

• Two-way advocacy - ability to stand in resistance when required

Must haves

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.

• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.

• Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same.

• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.

• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.

• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take themselves too seriously

additional notes

Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

compensation and benefits package

lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $112,000-147,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and subject to program eligibility requirements.  

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

Hybrid

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.