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Senior Director, People & Culture - EMEA

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lululemon

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have 15+ years in senior People & Culture roles, 10+ years in leadership, strong strategic thinking, communication skills, and the ability to navigate cultural nuances in EMEA.
  • You will shape P&C strategies, lead a team, partner with regional leaders, manage talent processes, drive transformation initiatives, and ensure effective localization while monitoring core cultural metrics.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of proven experience in a senior People & Culture / Human Resource leadership role, preferably in a global company with operations in EMEA
  • Minimum 10 years in a people leadership role
  • Strong strategic thinking and business acumen; communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to navigate culture nuances and work

Responsibilities

  • This role will play a crucial part in shaping and implementing P&C strategies that enable the company's growth and success in the EMEA market, elevating our Store and Store Support Center (SSC) teams through a People-First Approach that Truly Puts the Educator at the Heart of all strategy & decisions.
  • This role will also be responsible for the establishment and optimization of policies and systems, budget planning, and medium-to-long term planning for P&C EMEA.
  • Main P&C partner for the leader of the region and will also oversee all of the regional P&C functions including: business partnering, talent acquisition, health & wealth, talent activation, and IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action).
  • Lead and develop an experienced People & Culture team as well as providing support and guidance across the People & Culture leadership team.
  • As an innovator and leader in the field you drive results towards the five-year plan in support of the organizational goals.
  • Strong leadership skills with an ability to bring together diverse perspectives to co-create.
  • Influence and coach team members on key P&C and business issues as well as how to attract, select, develop, manage, and retain the best talent to drive results.
  • Develop talent strategies for the regional leadership team and confidently present at executive level meetings. Develop a strong succession pipeline strategy for the growing team.
  • Provide insights and feedback to People & Culture Centers of Excellence (COEs) (For example: Talent Activation, Talent Acquisition):
  • Represent voice of the business to P&C leaders and voice of P&C to the business.
  • Act as the key business and P&C intermediary, translating business strategy to inform P&C and P&C strategy to inform the business.
  • Speak the language of the business; understand its products, services, business models, market trends, financial drivers, measures and strategies; and know how these create competitive advantage.
  • Leverage deep business understanding to identify issues, diagnose root causes, provide insights, offer recommendations and develop proactive solutions to solve pressing business objectives through a talent lens, such as productivity, engagement, skill development, attraction, and retention & recognition.
  • Leverage COE talent frameworks to develop proactive talent management solutions including; workforce planning & org design, succession planning, performance management, talent attraction & acquisition, diversity & inclusion, and health & wealth that includes compensation, mobility, benefits.
  • Monitor core cultural metrics and indicators to ensure core behaviors and mindsets are embodied and actively fostered by leaders.
  • Partners closely with ER & Compliance on matters in the market and works to resolve.
  • Support with any LR activity or potential concerns (i.e. Pay Compliance in Australia).
  • Proactively anticipate, lead, champion, and sponsor significant transformational initiatives to enable and/or implement sustainable change and drive business results.
  • Drive the right level of localization of program, policy and process application, achieving the delicate balance between business needs and enterprise efficiency.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Senior Director, People & Culture - EMEA role?

The primary focus is to lead the development and implementation of the regional talent strategy, fostering an inclusive workplace culture and supporting the company's growth and success in the EMEA market.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have 15+ years of proven experience in a senior People & Culture or Human Resource leadership role, preferably in a global company with operations in EMEA, and a minimum of 10 years in a people leadership role.

What key responsibilities does the Senior Director have regarding the People & Culture team?

The Senior Director is responsible for leading and developing an experienced People & Culture team, providing support and guidance across the People & Culture leadership team.

Is experience in a global company a requirement for this role?

Yes, preferably candidates should have experience working in a global company with operations in the EMEA region.

How does this role contribute to the company's financial goals?

The Senior Director will leverage deep understanding of the business to identify issues, provide insights, and develop proactive talent management solutions that align with financial drivers and business objectives.

What is the approach towards inclusion and diversity in this role?

The role involves overseeing the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Action) initiatives to foster an equitable and inclusive environment in alignment with the company’s values and business strategy.

Will this position involve direct interaction with the executive leadership team?

Yes, the Senior Director will confidently present talent strategies at executive level meetings and act as the key business and P&C intermediary for regional leadership.

What type of organizational culture does ululemon aim to promote?

ululemon aims to create a positive, equitable, and inclusive work environment that supports growth and well-being.

How does the Senior Director ensure alignment between P&C strategies and business needs?

The Senior Director translates the business strategy to inform P&C initiatives and vice versa, ensuring that policies and processes meet business needs while maintaining enterprise efficiency.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role includes developing talent strategies and building a strong succession pipeline, which indicates a focus on professional growth and development within the organization.

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lululemon

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is a healthy lifestyle inspired athletic apparel company for yoga, running, training, and most other sweaty pursuits, creating transformational products and experiences which enable people to live a life they love. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional designs, lululemon works with yogis and athletes in local communities for continuous research and product feedback. https://corporate.lululemon.com/careers