Culture Advisor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location: United States of America
State/Province/City: California
City: Santa Monica
Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Time Type: Full-time
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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 the team:
The Senior People & Culture Advisor partners with People Leaders (up to Senior Director) and employees to accomplish business objectives through the application of thoughtful, intentional and innovative people support. They deliver frontline counsel and guidance in all areas of talent management. Additionally, they partner with business managers and cross-functional partners to deal with various queries and resolve issues autonomously, inclusive of all P&C matters. They influence and inspire leaders by championing the company's core values through the Practice of Leadership.
core responsibilities:

• Provide effective and timely first line P&C support and counsel to employee and people leader inquiries on various P&C related topics including assisting to interpret defined P&C policies and procedures.
• Lead and partner on initiatives and projects that impact the employee experience within the business.
• Support people leaders through coaching on performance management and improvement to assist in the creation/follow-up of action plans around improving employee's performance.
• Provide coaching and advice on career development, recruitment practices, succession planning, compensation and performance management, diversity & inclusion and other P&C practices.
• Provide advice in relation to involuntary separation requests from managers to ensure compliance with company culture and practices, determine legal exposure by verifying applicable legislation, and make a recommendation to leadership on how to proceed.
• Prepare and administer termination notices and related documentation around termination of employment.
• In partnership with benefits team, support people leaders with accommodation request cases and follow up with internal and external partners on progression of each file including return to work planning.
• Conduct exit interviews to identify issues in the team/department and provide recommendations on action plans for improvement.
• Monitor employee engagement and provide advice and recommendation on action plans to build strengths and address areas of dissatisfaction.
• Support operational workforce planning and support hiring managers to determine resourcing needs and develop necessary information to support job leveling and compensation to prepare for hiring.
• Support with delivery of annual people programs including Pace/Career Pathways, bi-annual compensation review, promotion exercises and bonus programs.
• In partnership with the P&C Compliance team, ensure compliance for all corporate policies & procedures, all federal & provincial 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
• Partners with People Analytics for people analytics reporting in order to communicate data to inform and support decision-making.
• In partnership with People and Culture Centers of Excellence, facilitate training to the business for P&C programs (eg. annual performance management review, Compensation /Bonus/ Equity) as required.
• Ensure that all Workday people transactions and reporting is completed in a timely manner along with general P&C administration management in partnership with People Experiences support team.

qualifications:

• 5-7 years progressive generalist or similar relatable experience
• A minimum of 2 years' experience leading or partnering to drive strategic people initiatives
• Deep understanding of Federal, State and Provincial Labor Law and employment equity regulations.
• Broaden human resource knowledge and ability to facilitate the delivery of People and Culture advisory services to the business
• Conceptual thinker with fantastic organizational and conflict management skills.
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask
• Decision-making skills with a deep understanding of employee relations, people management and training.
• Personal responsibility to see issues through resolution and meticulous attention to detail.

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• 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, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously.

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time 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 $87,700 - $115,10 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
Field/Community-based work is necessary or important within a designated area, with relevant travel required.
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Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.
lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us ataccommodations@lululemon.com. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.
The use of AI tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, DeepSeek, or any other AI-assisted software, is strictly prohibited during the interview process. This includes, AI-generated responses, content creation, or any form of automated assistance in live interviews, case studies, technical assessments, or written submissions.
At lululemon, we are committed to privacy, integrity, transparency, and ethical hiring practices. Our commitment to responsible AI ensures that proprietary information is protected and that all hiring decisions are based on an individual's own skills, judgment, and expertise without AI assistance. Any use of AI during the interview process will result in immediate disqualification. lululemon reserves the right to use AI detection tools to verify the authenticity of candidate responses.
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