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. 

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.

In this role as Talent Manager, supporting the EMEA Retail team, you are a strategic partner to the business, finding both internal and external talent to foster to the growth of our organization. You will support our EMEA business, currently 10+ countries and growing, to hire our store leaders and beyond. Reports to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, EMEA and be based in our London office.

A day in the life:

• Deliver both full cycle and sourcing recruiting processes for Store Leadership roles, as well as support for Educator hiring as needed with both quality of hire and time to hire at the forefront whilst prioritising candidate experience.
• Execute creative (uniquely lululemon), multi-channel opportunities for sourcing passive and active candidates Conduct interviews to understand the career journey of candidates and assessment of skills required for each role.
• Facilitate interviews, offering candidates roles
• Use data driven approach to educate the business in hiring journey
• Collaborate closely with the broader Talent Acquisition team, hiring managers, and People & Culture Advisors to ensure alignment on recruitment strategy, effective processes and active requisitions. 
• Be an innate connector who loves to build talent communities and deep networks of diverse talent across industries and geographies
• Ensures a positive experience in all interactions with potential candidates
• Fosters a culture of inclusive talent identification, attraction and assessment ensuring we attract and engage talent from diverse backgrounds and communities
• Lives into and exemplifies the online & offline employer brand story
• User of global technology tools related to applicant tracking, candidate database and recruitment tools
  
  

Qualifications:

• Proven track record of success with a variety of recruiting methods including direct sourcing, social recruiting and traditional methods
• Expert communication skills with experience presenting to leadership and senior leadership
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills required
• Experience working with technology tools related to applicant tracking system, candidate database and reporting
• Innovative, curious and focused on personal growth and development
• Nice to have but not required – in addition to being fluent in English, you are fluent in German or French.
• Leads through the Company’s core values of: Personal Responsibility, Inclusion, Connection, Courage and Fun.

Must haves:

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
• Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.