lululemon Senior Director, Health & Benefits

lululemon; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 187,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performance apparel company seeks a Senior Director for Health and Benefits in Vancouver. This pivotal role involves overseeing the global benefits strategy and managing employee wellbeing programs. Candidates must have over 15 years of experience in benefits management within a multinational setting and strong leadership skills. The role requires collaboration across various stakeholders to enhance the employee experience and promote a positive workplace culture. This hybrid position allows for in-person collaboration at least four days a week.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness and yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Extensive development course offerings

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in benefits and wellness management.
• Experience in multinational remote working environments.
• Proven track record in designing global rewards programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the total rewards strategy and plans.
• Manage health benefits portfolio including medical and disability programs.
• Lead direct reports through performance and development processes.

Skills

Benefits and wellness management

Strong business acumen

Collaborative leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

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.

about this team

Our People & Culture team is leading an important goal for Lululemon: we aim to develop inclusive leaders who enable growth and wellbeing for all. The Health, Wealth, and Mobility team thrives to continually enhance our employee experience. Our global Health, Wealth, and Mobility portfolio consists of compensation, health benefits, retirement programs, leaves & accommodations, wellness programs, mobility and immigration, and a number of other important components of the employee total rewards offering and experience. The Senior Director, Health & Benefits reports to the Vice President Health, Wealth and Mobility.

core responsibilities

• As a member of the total rewards leadership team, contribute to the development of the total rewards philosophy, strategy, and operating plan
• Lead the development of overall benefits strategy and multi-year roadmap
• Determine annual priorities, plans, and associated budget for the global benefits team
• Lead the operation of our global retirement plans including 401K and RRSP
• Manage and maintain our health benefits portfolio including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, CI, life Insurance, health screening, travel medical, and time off programs
• Partner with benefits consultants on plan design, vendor selection and vendor management of carriers and third-party benefit administrators
• Provide day to day leadership of direct reports including 1:1s, performance reviews, goal coaching, recruitment and orientation of new team members in order to maximize performance and development and to create a succession pipeline
• Regularly review the education and communication materials of our programs and their effectiveness, to ensure that our programs are being understood by our employees and leaders

qualifications

• ~15 years’ of progressively complex experience working across a benefits and wellness portfolio, ideally in a multi-national environment
• Experience in large, growing direct-to-consumer organizations, with diverse employee populations globally
• Proven track‑record for designing and delivering multi‑faceted total rewards programs at a global scale
• Experience in diagnosing benefits programs competitiveness, policy design and process development
• Strong business acumen and agility
• Requires the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders within and outside of people & culture
• Superior analytical skills; strong working knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems
• Seasoned in selecting and optimizing vendor relationships
• Educated to Bachelors degree level, or equivalent experience

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 $187,400-$246,000 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 and equity offerings, subject to program eligibility requirements.

• 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

Hybrid

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

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