Senior P&C Advisor

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.
a Day In The Life
Partner with people managers and employees to accomplish business objectives through the application of thoughtful, intentional and innovative people support.
P&C expert delivering frontline counsel and guidance in talent and performance management, employee relations, change management.
Partner with business managers to deal with various queries and resolve issues autonomously, inclusive of all P&C matters and actively manage all aspects of people related matters and to ensure a pro-active level of support is provided to the business.
Responsibilities

• Manage employee pulse processes, monitor employee engagement and provide advice and recommendation on action plans to build on strengths and address areas of dis-satisfaction
• Partner with Talent acquisition and FP&A
• Prepare and administer termination notices and related documentation around termination of employment.
• Support open to hire (operational workforce planning) and support hiring managers' to determine resourcing needs and develop necessary information to support job leveling to prepare for hiring.
• Support Managers through coaching performance management and improvement in order to assist in the creation/follow up of action plans around improving employee’s performance.
• Provide leadership with respect to the employee pulse survey and provide advice to managers to identify, develop and implement action plans.
• Development of effective analytic reporting to communicate data to inform and support decision-making. Identify trends and assist with analysis.
• Validate and confirm that all P&C administrative forms/systems are correctly completed by managers with appropriate approvals, and regularly create and maintain employee records in Workday
• Provide coaching and advice on career development, recruitment practices, succession planning, compensation and performance management, diversity & inclusion and other human resource practices.
• Support PC Managers with delivery of annual people programs including grind, bi-annual compensation review and promotion exercises and bonus programs
• In partnership with people practices, ensure compliance for all corporate policies & procedures, all federal & provincial laws and corporate P&C related matters are proactively researched and managed.
• Provide effective and timely first line P&C support and counsel to employee and manager inquiries on various P&C related topics including assisting to interpret defined P&C policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Partner with H&W team to determine level of the position and applicable salary range.
• As required in partnership with people practices, lead and conduct investigations regarding violations of our company’s standards of conduct etc.
• 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.
• Conduct exit interviews to identify issues in the team/department and provide recommendation on action plans for improvement. Monitor and report on trends
• In partnership with benefits team, support Managers with accommodation request cases and follow up with internal and external partners on progression of each file including return to work planning.
• Communicate job leveling outcomes and facilitate escalations as required with the H&W team.

Skills

• Negotiation and problem solving skills with the ability to multitask
• Deep understanding of Labor Law and employment equity regulations.
• Personal responsibility to see issues through to resolution and meticulous attention to detail.
• Broad P&C knowledge and ability to facilitate the delivery of P&C consulting services to the business
• Experience managing employee records (HRIS)
• Conceptual thinker with fantastic organizational and conflict management skills.
• Knowledge of P&C functions and best practices.
• A minimum of 5-8 years progressive generalist experience
• Decision-making skills with a deep understanding of employee relationships, people management and training

must haves

• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.
• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.

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Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.