Senior Manager

lululemon located at Vancouver, BC is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Manager, People & Culture Business Partnering | Contract until January 2028. The company is looking for a motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills who is ready to start as soon as possible. The employer is offering a full-time position.

Employer Name: lululemon
Position: Senior Manager, People & Culture Business Partnering | Contract until January 2028
Salary: $145,000 – 190,300 annually
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Vancouver, BC

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Job Description

  • The candidate must demonstrate leadership across all aspects of organizational effectiveness, including onboarding, performance management, coaching, talent assessment, succession planning, and employee engagement.
  • The candidate will lead the strategy and approach for providing effective and timely first-line P&C support and guidance to employees and managers on various P&C-related matters, including interpreting defined policies and procedures.
  • The candidate will collaborate on projects and initiatives focused on improving the overall employee experience across the organization.
  • The candidate will support managers through coaching on performance management and improvement, including the creation and follow-up of action plans to enhance employee performance.
  • The candidate will provide coaching and advice on career development, recruitment practices, succession planning, compensation and performance management, diversity and inclusion, and other human resource practices.
  • The candidate will provide advice on involuntary separation requests from managers to ensure compliance with company culture and practices.
  • The candidate will determine legal exposure by reviewing applicable legislation and providing recommendations to leadership on the appropriate course of action.
  • The candidate will lead and ensure compliance with employment laws related to termination notices and employment separation documentation.
  • The candidate must work closely with the Benefits team to assist managers with accommodation cases and coordinate return-to-work planning activities.
  • The candidate will conduct exit interviews to identify team and department issues and provide recommendations for improvement action plans.
  • The candidate will monitor employee engagement and provide recommendations on action plans to strengthen employee satisfaction and address areas of concern.
  • The candidate will support operational workforce planning and assist hiring managers in determining resourcing needs, job leveling, and compensation requirements to support hiring activities.
  • The candidate will support the delivery of annual people programs, including Talking Talent, compensation reviews, promotion exercises, and bonus programs.
  • The candidate must collaborate with P&C Centers of Excellence (COE) Teams to manage P&C matters in accordance with company policies and applicable legal requirements.
  • The candidate will be responsible for conducting investigations concerning breaches of the company’s standards of conduct in collaboration with the Employee Relations Team.
  • The candidate will collaborate with People Analytics to deliver workforce reports and insights that support business objectives and decision-making.
  • The candidate will work in partnership with the People and Culture COE to facilitate training for P&C programs across the business as required.
  • The candidate will ensure all Workday people transactions and reporting are completed in a timely manner while supporting general P&C administration in partnership with the People Experiences support team.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate must possess a minimum of 8+ years of progressive generalist, Business Partner, or similar relatable experience.
  • The candidate must have at least 5+ years of experience leading or supporting strategic people initiatives.
  • The candidate must possess a deep understanding of federal, state, and provincial employment laws.
  • The candidate must possess broad human resource knowledge and the ability to deliver People and Culture advisory services.
  • The candidate should have a passion for the employee experience and be energized to regularly walk the warehouse floor while fostering connection and an open-door culture with employees.
  • The candidate must possess strong conceptual thinking, organizational, and conflict management skills.
  • The candidate must possess strong negotiation, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
  • The candidate must possess strong decision-making skills and a deep understanding of employee relations, people management, and training.
  • The candidate must demonstrate personal responsibility in resolving issues and maintaining strong attention to detail.
  • The candidate must acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for their actions and decisions.
  • The candidate must possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously seek innovative ways to achieve strong results.
  • The candidate must communicate with honesty and kindness while encouraging others to do the same.
  • The candidate must lead with courage, recognizing that the possibility of greatness is greater than the fear of failure.
  • The candidate must foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
  • The candidate must integrate fun and joy into their way of working while maintaining a balanced and positive approach.
  • The candidate must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Additional information

Work conditions

  • The candidate will be required to support in-person collaboration and connection as an essential part of the company culture.
  • The candidate will be required to perform work onsite for a minimum of 4 days per week.

Benefits

  • The selected candidate will be eligible for the competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.
  • The selected candidate will receive extended health and dental benefits, along with mental health plans.
  • The candidate will be eligible for paid time off benefits.
  • The candidate will receive savings and retirement plan matching benefits.
  • The candidate will have access to fitness and yoga classes.
  • The candidate will be eligible for a generous employee discount program.
  • The candidate will receive parenthood top-up benefits.
  • The candidate will have access to an extensive catalog of professional development courses.
  • The candidate will receive access to people networks, mentorship programs, and leadership development series.

How to Apply

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