Senior Manager, Emerging Talent * Hybrid / Vancouver*

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 Emerging Talent team plays a crucial role in the organization's success by designing and implementing a comprehensive strategy, framework, and design for pipelining programs and rotational programs aimed at identifying and developing high-potential candidates for roles in the Shared Service Center (SSC). You are responsible for creating and refining systems, policies, processes, practices, events, and overall experiences that attract, nurture, and retain emerging talent. By cultivating a diverse pipeline of promising individuals and offering them rotational opportunities, the Emerging Talent team contributes to building a skilled and versatile workforce, fostering innovation, and ensuring the organization's long-term success. Your efforts have a significant impact on the internal candidate experience, talent acquisition, and the overall agility and adaptability of the SSC.

a day in the life

• Lead the team responsible for the Global Internship Program, Internal Recruitment/Careers, and Early Careers initiatives in all regions.
• Measure & monitor the global internship program and internal and external programs results & KPIs.
• Design and deliver global talent acquisition internship strategy for internal and externals programs.
• Create the strategy to develop and deliver diverse attraction and engagement sourcing and selection strategies, enhancing our employment brand at targeted colleges, universities, professional associations, and events.
• Enable access to initiatives designed for individuals early in their careers, with the aim of bolstering career paths that contribute to the development of a more diverse workforce.
• Training of talent acquisition and business leaders on recruiting processes and educating team members on specific frameworks to build appropriate candidate pipelines.
• Create the framework to recruit, onboard and manage university / college relations and professional associations globally.

qualifications

• Strong background in building out university, colleges, partnerships strategy for a global organization.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 4 years’ people leadership experience building out global programs in an HR function.
• Strong background in partnership with senior leaders on proactive early talent strategy.
• Minimum 10 years' in the work of talent acquisition, human resources or a related field.

must haves

• 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.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• 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.