lululemon Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition EMEA

lululemon
London
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

lululemon's TA team's purpose is to attract, engage and hire talent from diverse communities by connecting capability to opportunity. We fuel the business by activating Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Action (IDEA) and strategically advising on talent insights. Our vision is to design and deliver signature hiring experiences using data, storytelling, and connection. In doing so, we help people live into their potential & purpose.

a day in the life

  • Leads, manages, and develops a high performing team of TA professionals responsible for attracting, assessing, and hiring talent across EMEA's Store Support Center (Head Office) and Retail teams; actively coaches the team, supporting their professional and personal growth.
  • Develops and helps implement effective recruiting strategies that enable business growth.
  • Partners closely with senior business leaders, People & Culture (HR) team, and global TA leaders to ensure TA strategies and results are aligned with annual workforce plans, budgets, and hiring priorities.
  • Demonstrates expertise, curiosity, and creativity while leading employer brand strategy development and talent marketing initiatives.
  • Uses data and problem-solving skills to ensure recruiting processes are efficient and effective
  • Embeds IDEA (DEI) throughout TA strategies and programs to attract diverse talent and enable equitable hiring outcomes.
  • Focuses on developing both internal and external talent pools to support lululemon's long-term talent strategies.
  • Partners with global TA functions in aligning and localizing global strategies, programs, and tools for EMEA markets.
  • Positively impacts lululemon's global TA capabilities as a member of the global TA leadership team.
  • Determines whether, where, when and which recruiting vendors should be engaged to supplement TA capabilities.
  • Leads recruitment directly on senior level searches. eg. Director + roles.
  • Measures, tracks, and reports on TA's quantitative and qualitative results, as well as talent market insights.
  • Serves as a role model and advocate for lululemon's values of Personal Responsibility, Inclusion, Connection, Courage, and Fun.

qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years in the work of talent acquisition, human resources or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a people leadership role, leading TA teams at a global organization.
  • Strong understand in TA strategy development, practices, and tools, plus familiarity with European and retail talent markets would be a benefit.
  • Demonstrated experience leading national employer brand strategy development and execution in one or more European countries where lululemon operates.
  • Retail background strongly preferred; experience working in a high-growth environment and consumer sector is also an advantage.
  • Demonstrated experience operating successfully in a matrixed work environment.
  • Significant experience partnering with business leaders, including at the executive level, on TA strategies.

must haves

  • Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility.
  • Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
  • Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
  • Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
  • Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
  • Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take themselves too serious.

NOTE: 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.
Posted 2026-05-15

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