Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time

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 Employee Relations Team is here to create, foster and uphold the conditions needed for our people to realize their full potential. Our policies, practices, and approach is always through the lens of our core values. We believe individual experiences and perspectives matter; every situation is unique and requires thoughtful consideration and a mindful approach.

core responsibilities

• Update investigation and conduct practices based upon legal requirements, industry standards and feedback from business.
• Lead workplace investigations and support with Employee Relations consultation
• Provides coaching, guidance and support on investigations, conduct concerns and Employee Relations consults requests being handled by Employee Relations Team in market.
• In partnership with ER Manager and Employment Policy & Compliance, support with creating and providing ongoing education and ongoing development for the team related to investigations i.e. legislative updates, case studies, best practices, etc.
• Discern when to engage with legal partners and IDEA on complex Employee Relations matters and mitigating risk to our people, business and brand.
• Identify and foster relationships with key leaders and partners in P&C, IDEA, and the business and acts as point of contact for urgent ER matters.
• Remain informed on global employee relations trends, internal policy updates and updates to legislation
• Remain informed on European Works Council requirements and changes.

qualifications

• Experience in leading complex Workplace Investigations
• Knowledge of employment/ labour standards in EMEA Countries
• Experience providing consultation on sensitive ER matters.
• Knowledge of French, German or Spanish language to B2 level would be a plus
• Strong communication skills both written & verbal
• Excellent organisational skills and abilities, detail-oriented and committed to a high degree of accuracy
• Capable of effectively managing multiple demands from a variety of sources
• Ability to build relationships quickly; must be an effective team player
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to travel
• Ideally Associate/level 5 CIPD qualified

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.

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:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.

The use of AI tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, DeepSeek, or any other AI-assisted software, is strictly prohibited during the interview process. This includes, AI-generated responses, content creation, or any form of automated assistance in live interviews, case studies, technical assessments, or written submissions.

At lululemon, we are committed to privacy, integrity, transparency, and ethical hiring practices. Our commitment to responsible AI ensures that proprietary information is protected and that all hiring decisions are based on an individual's own skills, judgment, and expertise without AI assistance. Any use of AI during the interview process will result in immediate disqualification. lululemon reserves the right to use AI detection tools to verify the authenticity of candidate responses.