Human Resources Director

Req ID: 12881

Work Flexibility: Flexible

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

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 and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Human Resources Director to support our multi‑national Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) organization. This role is designed for a business‑first leader with strong financial acumen, who brings talent expertise as a strategic lever to drive business outcomes. Experience supporting technology‑driven and/or high‑growth organizations is highly beneficial, as AIS operates in a dynamic, innovation‑driven environment. Partnering closely cross‑functionally, you will operate as a trusted advisor to senior leaders—applying a commercial, data‑driven mindset to leadership decisions, organizational design, and enterprise priorities across a global footprint.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Understands business issues with a broad knowledge of the industry to support leaders by bringing in appropriate resources to solve problems and with guidance on complex situations
Proven experience partnering with enabling functions, specifically with senior C-suite level leaders
Discuss reporting and people analytics with senior leaders to provide insights and trigger respective actions
Advise on new positions and provide coaching / assistance to Leadership on talent management and talent acquisition; identify internal mobility opportunities and alternative career pathways
Design and lead organizational design initiatives for your business that align with strategic and business goals. Earn buy-in from the team to ensure successful implementation.
Proactively advise senior leadership across the talent lifecycle including the following processes: Workforce Planning, Talent Review, Succession Planning, Organizational Design and Effectiveness. Hiring Strategies, Managing Attrition, Leadership Development (Delivery), Executive Coaching, Performance and Learning Strategies, Rewards Strategies
Partner with HR Process Operations team, HR Managers and COEs to oversee the local delivery of talent and total rewards programs across the following functional areas: performance management, employee engagement, career development, leadership development, executive benefits, workforce planning, and succession planning
Provide business input into the development of a strategy for the employee experience, managed and owned by the HR Associate Experience Center team
Seamlessly integrate strategic initiatives and priorities from leadership with the COEs, translating needs into thoughtful initiatives
Serve as ambassador and change agent of the company values by integrating them into overall HR practice
Coach leaders to manage and maximize the skills/capabilities of their team members to create a high-performance culture
Maintain awareness of emerging trends and best practices within business groups and in external environment to ensure alignment of business objectives to the people strategy

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of human resources management or business strategy experience
Experience supporting technology‑driven and/or high‑growth organizations
Experience working in a multi-national organization
Fluency in French and English
Experience taking business strategy and pairing with HR breadth and depth to develop and execute appropriate solutions
Built and executed talent management strategies with the business
Associate Relations and Labor Relations experience
Ability to collaborate and partner with HR COEs (Centers of Expertise) partners
Experience with Total Rewards strategies and ability to translate those to the business
Detailed orientated with a bias for action
Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt based on audience
A high level of energy, adaptability, and decisiveness with the willingness to work hard to grow a business
Financial acumen
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and SuccessFactors

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.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands 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, select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

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Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary. French-language training is offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French.

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