Manager, People & Culture Business Partnering (AUNZ Retail Focus)

This is a hybrid role which requires 4 days in office.

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

As a member of P&C Business Partnering team in Asia Pacific, you have the chance to work with a passionate, fun, warm and efficient team, as well as to lead a diverse retail P&C team with the unique lululemon value and culture.

As a key member of the Australia and New Zealand P&C team, you will support the Area Director, Australia and New Zealand and Regional Managers to provide effective, suitable and professional people experience to business stakeholders while keeping up pace with business operational needs. You play a critical role in connecting with our regional team to localize programs and initiatives supporting Retail in Australia and New Zealand. You will report into the Senior Manager, People & Culture Business Partnering – Australia & New Zealand, and be responsible for lead a small team supporting the retail organization in AUNZ.

A day in the life

• Manage P&C priorities and deliverables to the Retail organisation, working closely with the Senior Manager, P&C AUNZ and Area Director AUNZ.
• Responsible for the hiring, development, and engagement strategy to lead a small but high-performing P&C Retail team.
• Leverages a 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, such as productivity, engagement, skill development, attraction and retention & recognition.
• Provides insights and feedback to in market Center of Excellence (CoEs) and Retail Leaders, representing the voice of the business to P&C and the voice of P&C to the business.
• Acts as the key business and P&C intermediary, translating business strategy to inform P&C and P&C strategy to inform the business (including Talent and Workforce Planning activities)
• Partners with the Health and Wealth team to manage total rewards cycles, including annual merit reviews, bonus program, promotions, and out of cycle requests for the Retail business.
• Coordinates with internal cross functional teams (Payroll Specialist, FP&A Manager, Regional Managers / Store Managers) to ensure all people movements (new hires, transfers, exits) are accurately processed as planned
• Influences and coaches Retail leaders on key P&C and business issues as well as how to attract, select, develop, manage, and retain the best talent to drive results
• Ensures compliance with internal policies and practices, and with relevant industrial instruments and employment legislation
• In partnership with the Employee Relations team, ensure compliance for all corporate policies & procedures, laws and corporate P&C related matters are proactively researched and managed.
• As required in partnership with Employee Relations, lead and conduct investigations regarding violations of our company’s standards of conduct and policies.
• Coaches Retail Managers on performance improvement plan process and make recommendations for action.
• Manages Employee Listening processes, monitor employee engagement and provide advice and recommendations on action plans to build strengths and address areas of opportunity.
• Manages the delivery of annual people programs including Pace, bi-annual compensation review and promotion exercises and bonus programs
• Validates and confirms that all P&C administrative forms / systems are correctly completed by managers with appropriate approvals, and regularly create and maintain employee records in Workday

Ensure that all Workday people transactions and reporting are completed in a timely manner along with general P&C administration management in partnership with People Experiences support team.

The Finer Print

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Beyond the Paycheck (Benefits & Perks)

At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person – body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness / yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.

Note : availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

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