Vice President of Human Resources, Acuity Intelligent Spaces

Req ID: 11554

Remote Opportunities: Remote

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

As the Vice President of Human Resources, reporting to our Chief People Officer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the Intelligent Spaces President of a growing, multi-national technology business. Embedded within the senior leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing the people strategy that drives business growth, innovation, and organizational effectiveness. You will lead a team of HR Strategic Advisors and HR Managers, guiding their development and ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide talent priorities. Your focus will be on identifying and addressing key talent opportunities and challenges, designing forward-looking organizational strategies, and delivering impactful leadership coaching and workforce planning solutions. Success in this role requires exceptional business acumen, strategic consulting capabilities, and the ability to influence and collaborate with executive leaders across geographies. You will partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to translate business needs into scalable HR solutions, ensuring the organization is equipped to meet its evolving goals.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with leaders to develop a practical and business-focused talent strategy that aligns with the overall Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) business
Play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the HR function by contributing insights, leadership, and collaboration as a core member of the HR Leadership Team
Lead and develop a team of 10+ Strategic Advisors and HR Managers globally
Leverage people analytics to deliver actionable insights to executive leaders, enabling data-informed decisions that drive business outcomes
Continuously monitor internal business dynamics and external market trends to inform and evolve the people strategy, ensuring it remains aligned with organizational priorities and positioned to drive long-term success
Drive organizational effectiveness by designing and aligning structures, roles, and workflows that enable strategic execution and position the business for scalable growth and success
Support mergers, acquisitions, and business integrations by leading people-focused strategies that preserve organizational values, align cultures, and ensure a smooth transition for associates across all levels
Provide strategic guidance to executive leaders across all stages of the talent lifecycle, including workforce planning, hiring, leadership development, succession planning, organizational design, performance, and reward
Partner with HR COEs (HR Operations, Total Rewards, Talent) and cross-functional HR teams to co-develop and implement key frameworks, processes, and toolkits that enhance business performance and deliver measurable value across the organization
Champion company values by embedding them into HR strategies, leadership behaviors, and organizational culture

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in human resources, business strategy, or organizational development
Experience with Acquisitions and Integrations
Strong Change Management Experience
Advanced Multinational Organizations
Proven success building, leading, and retaining high-performing HR teams
Trusted advisor to senior business leaders, including C-level executives, with a track record of influencing strategic decisions
Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into actionable HR solutions that drive performance and growth
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and deliver insights that inform talent and business strategies
Experience designing and executing global talent management strategies, including workforce planning, succession, and leadership development
Experience in Total Rewards strategy and its application to business needs and talent retention
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and align executive stakeholders
Inspirational leadership style with a consultative approach and ability to build credibility quickly
High energy, adaptability, and decisiveness, with a strong commitment to driving business success
Strong financial acumen and ability to connect HR strategy to business outcomes

Education (minimum education required)

Bachelor of Business Administration

Preferred Education (i.e. type of degree)

Master of Human Resources

Master of Business Administration

Travel Requirements

This role will travel >30%.
Primary travel locations will be Acuity Intelligent Spaces Hub locations which include but not limited to:
- Atlanta, GA
- Dallas, TX
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Montreal, Quebec
- Lyon, France
- Sinsheim, Germany
- Bangalore, India
- Hong Kong
- Other countries

Atlanta, GA is a highly preferred work location for this role.

The range for this position is $183,200.00 to $366,000.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. 

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