lululemon Compensation Manager | Contract until February 2027

lululemon; Remote; CAD 103,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performance apparel company is seeking a Compensation Manager to optimize compensation programs remotely. This role involves collaboration with multiple business teams and requires 8-10 years of experience in compensation within a multinational environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, HRIS knowledge, and the ability to meet multiple priorities effectively. The compensation package includes a salary range of $103,500-$135,900 annually with various benefits, emphasizing employee wellbeing and growth.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Development course offerings

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in compensation, ideally in a multinational environment.
• Experience with HRIS back-end systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of compensation programs for Guest Support.
• Support business groups with compensation queries and processes.
• Conduct benchmarking and market research for compensation competitiveness.

Skills

Compensation analytics

Market research

HRIS knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Detail-oriented

Confidential information handling

Education

Post-secondary degree in finance or HR

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

As a Compensation Manager at lululemon, you will report to the Senior Manager, Compensation and partner with the Guest Support P&C Business Partners as well as with the business leaders.
This role is the key compensation partner to lululemon's Guest Support organization and is responsible for supporting Guest Support in all compensation work, from base pay building, incentive design, to the strategic outlook on how compensation can support Guest Support's growth and goals. This role partners closely with P&C partners, cross-functional teams such as FP&A, Workforce Planning and Guest Support leadership to administer, evolve and operationalize compensation programs.
Working with the team, you'll take on interesting projects, while demonstrating your entrepreneurial drive and ability to thrive in a growth environment.

core responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring compensation programs are running smoothly for Guest Support
• Partner with P&C Business Partners to proactively support their business groups with compensation queries, processes, and ensuring competitive market positioning
• Conduct benchmarking/market and best practice research & survey analysis to evaluate compensation competitiveness, monitor market trends, interpret results, and make recommendations based on results of compensation surveys for base salary and overall pay
• Participate in and lead annual processes such as salary range building, salary planning, bonus planning, salary surveys, and market reference evaluations for employee population this role supports
• Lead any incentive plan design with P&C Business Partners and the business - this involves discovery, analysis and consultation to understand what behaviours the incentive is driving and ensuring ease of operationalization
• Work with teams & leadership across lululemon to design and implement a compensation program that is innovative and cutting edge
• Proactively brings market intelligence to the decisions we make to ensure our compensation
• Work with Business Partners and leaders to job level roles across the enterprise
• Opportunities to support and lead broad compensation projects that come up throughout the organization

qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in compensation, ideally in a multinational environment
• Post-secondary degree in a related field (e.g., finance, HR)
• Exposure to HRIS back-end with a curiosity on how the back-end data comes together
• Experience with Workday, Microsoft Excel and other Office software
• Detail-oriented and committed to a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize workload
• High level of discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information

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 Canada 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. The typical hiring range for this position is from $103,500-$135,900 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive 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:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• 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)

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.

workplace arrangement

This role is classified as Remote under our SSC Workplace Policy:
Outside reasonable commuting distance to an office site, work is performed from home.