lululemon

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.

position

Talent Manager - Central West

reports to

Manager, Retail TA, China

location

Chengdu, Sichuan

about this team

Responsible for attracting great people to lululemon, the Talent Acquisition team seeks out people in the world that add to lululemon in values and culture. As a strategic partner to the business, the Talent Acquisition team finds both internal and external talent to foster to the growth of our organization.

core responsibilities

• Work in support of retail expansion and employee branding development for lululemon China
• Actively participates in the development of innovative recruiting strategies and executes the full cycle recruitment process for retail hiring
• An innate connector who loves to build pipeline talent – build deep networks of diverse talent
• Identify future talent needs in partnership with our People & Culture Business Partners and business leaders to develop forward-looking workforce plans that meet current and future business needs
• Leverage different hiring channels for the on time hiring of both new stores and existing stores including but not limited to direct sourcing, RPO vendor, search firm and internal referral, etc.
• Equitably hire the right talent at speed by effectively sourcing, assessing and closing candidates while utilizing hiring tools and adhering to core responsibilities, playbooks and trainings
• Ensure data integrity and make data-informed decisions by regularly reviewing dashboards and reports to assess recruiting effectiveness, meeting SLAs and taking action to improve hiring results.
• Foster cross-team collaboration and cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional partners

qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in the work of recruitment
• Proven track record in retail & consumer industries
• Ideally a combination of both RPO and in house TA experience
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Proven track record of success with a variety of recruiting methods including: direct sourcing, social recruiting and traditional methods
• Experience working with technology tools related to applicant tracking system, candidate database and reporting
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence others
• Negotiation and influencing skills required
• Experience in developing processes and workflows
• Leads through lululemon’s core values of: honesty, courage, personal responsibility, connection, entrepreneurship, fun and inclusion

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.

additional notes

Authorization to work in China is required 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. As part of our total rewards offering, you will receive competitive base pay and permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our annual bonus program, 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:

• Supplement health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings plan matching - Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 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)

workplace arrangement

Remote – Field Based

Field/Community-based work is necessary or important within a designated area, with relevant travel required.