Senior Program Manager, Employment Policy & Compliance

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 This Team
The Employment Policy & Compliance team is responsible for the creation, management, and consultation on policies and processes to ensure employment practices – in all phases of the employee lifecycle – comply with applicable laws and regulations and support an inclusive working environment aligned with lululemon’s culture and values.
a Day In The Life

• Work in partnership with Legal to research employment laws and regulations, analyze their impact on the organization and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Apply project and change management principles to project planning and operations
• Manage project scope, including analysis of current state, and identification of key activities linked to risk and compliance requirements
• Execute project initiatives, manage change and drive process improvement
• Ensure compliance with local legislation and deliver programs that meet the unique needs of the business, and provide for an employee experience in alignment with lululemon's global policies, practices and culture/values.
• Partner and collaborate across the organization to establish and follow up on mitigation plans and outline business cases for projects resulting from the risk assessments
• Engage with external legal and HR consultants to gather employment compliance information and insights.
• Build and maintain employment compliance project plans in alignment with compliance program and operating model
• Lead employment policy & compliance discovery, define, and design work across multiple functions

Qualifications

• Highly ethical and able to deal with confidential issues with tact & discretion
• Good judgment with an understanding of when to ask for guidance or input.
• Excellent organizational skills and abilities, detail-oriented and committed to a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal, research, and communication skills
• Passion for solving people and process problems and dedication to delivering a positive employee experience
• 5+ years of Human Resources experience with a focus on compliance and policy development
• Adaptable and flexible
• Ability to build relationships quickly and an effective team player
• Expert understanding of compliance regulations and ability to translate policies to action
• 2+ years project management experience, including handling multiple and complex projects simultaneously, and working in an environment that requires agility, innovation, and collaboration
• Motivated to drive results in a fast-paced environment where change is a constant
• Experience in retail and understanding of the unique needs across across multiple business units (i.e. stores, GEC, DC, SSC, etc.)

must haves

• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• 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.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

Additional Notes
Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.