HR Business Partner Italy

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 EMEA People & Culture team’s purpose is to empower people managers, elevate the employee experience, and build on our foundations to support the organization to grow. We are team of committed people who care deeply for each other, believe anything is possible, and relentlessly pursue our growth together.

a day in the life: what you’ll do

Partner with Leaders across all our European countries to accomplish business objectives through the application of thoughtful, intentional and innovative people support. Act as the expert delivering coaching in talent and performance management, employee relations, change management. Influence and inspire Leaders by championing the company’s core values.

· Partnership with Regional Managers to truly understand business & talent needs

· Lead the implementation of core HR cyclical activities, delivering training and partnering with managers on follow-through actions

· Independently guiding managers through Employee Relations cases and determining approaches / minding of precedents

· Leading implementation EMEA initiatives/projects relating to engagement and retention, change management as defined by the HR managers

· Manager coaching and advice on complex people matters (e.g. performance, absence, conduct)

· Supporting HR managers with org design and change management projects

· Holding business to account for upholding culture and behaviours

· Creation & simplication of policies and supporting application by the business (e.g. through coaching)

· Making recommendations on compensation offers

· Compiling and analysing people data metrics and providing recommendations

· Helping with payroll matters where necessary

Qualifications, skills & experience

· 5 – 8 years’ HR experience

· Ideally some experience as senior advisor / business partner

· Employment legislation understanding for European countries; Specifical experience in Italy, other European countries would be beneficial

· Fluent Italian and English speaker

· Experience leading Employee Relations cases, ideally in Italy , other European countries would be beneficial

must haves

· Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility.

· 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.

Role Classification

Your role is classified as Hybrid under our global SSC Hybrid Workplace Policy. In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed at predominantly from Italy in Milan.