People & Culture Manager Field-Based *Southeast
About the position 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. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Partnering, the People and Culture Manager directly partners with Senior Retail Directors (SRD) and Regional Managers (RM) through the application of strategic, innovative, and objective people support. The PCM works with the SRD and RM to accomplish people objectives through vision and strategy. Our team is available; we are experts and solution makers, People & Culture experts, delivering both long term and front-line counsel, coaching and guidance in talent and performance management, compliance, employee relations and change management. Responsibilities • Leverage deep business understanding to identify issues, diagnose root causes, provide insights, offer recommendations and develop proactive solutions to solve pressing business objectives through talent lens. • Monitor core cultural metrics and indicators to ensure core behaviors and mindsets are embodied and actively fostered by leaders. • Advise leaders on potential organization design and opportunities and impacts associated with organizational changes. • Act as the intermediary between the voice and strategy of PC to the business, and the voice and strategy of the business to PC. • Provide effective and timely P&C support and counsel to employee and manager inquiries on various P&C related topics. • Coach and advise to ensure compliance with internal human resource policies and practices. • Conduct exit interviews for RM's and SRD's to identify issues in the team and provide recommendations on action plans for improvement. • Partner with Compensation team to manage total rewards cycles, including annual merit reviews and bonus programs. • Support retail leaders in performance improvement practices to ensure consistency and clarity. • Influence and coach leaders on how to attract, select, develop, manage, and retain the best talent. Requirements • 5+ years of progressive HR experience. • B.A, HR Education or relevant education is an asset. • Bilingual Spanish - Preferred. • Retail experience or experience with other complex business units is an asset. • Demonstrated coaching, consulting experience and a focus on Two-way Advocacy and personal responsibility. • Problem-solving, decision-making skills with the ability to influence. • Excellent written and verbal communication. • Proven ability to build relationships and influence business leaders. • Strategic thinking with experience in vision and planning. Nice-to-haves • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results. • Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same. • Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure. • Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships. • Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working. Benefits • 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. Apply tot his job