Talent & Operations Lead

Req ID: 11662

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.

Our Digital Centre of Excellence in Cork, Ireland brings together the best of Acuity's technologies, serving as a hub for research and development to build software expertise, innovation and capacity. Our Digital Centre of Excellence in Cork is more than a workplace - it's a hub for innovation, collaboration, and growth. We're building a team of disruptive thinkers, data-forward engineers, and product innovators who are shaping the future of our technology.

We offer:

Meaningful Work: Solve real-world problems, guided by our Better.Smarter.Faster. operating system, through cutting-edge software, AI, and data solutions
Growth & Development: Access to global learning experiences, mentorship, and career mobility
Heath & Well-Being: Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs tailored to support you
Values Driven Culture: Become part of an enviornment where the best people come to do their best work
Global Reach, Local Impact : Be part of a multinational company while contributing to Cork's vibrant tech ecosystem

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

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Acuity Ireland team! As the first local HR team member, you will join the initial startup and serve as the HR lead and talent partner to a growing technology innovation center. You will play a critical role in enabling the talent strategy & building a site culture. You will lead and oversee our end-to-end talent acquisition lifecycle—including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and workforce development—while ensuring HR operations run efficiently and align with business goals. You will partner cross functionally across the Business and HR to co-design and implement scalable HR processes, tools and frameworks to support local talent strategies while ensuring a compliant, consistent and positive associate experience.

Who You Are

You are a talent catalyst! You are someone who thrives in start-up environments & is passionate about building. You are endlessly curious and willing to roll up your sleeves. You are a talent magnet - people want to work with you. You are a culture shaper - you foster a highly engaged environment where all associates can come to do their best work.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Lead and manage talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top talent
Partner with leadership to develop workforce plans and talent pipelines aligned with business objectives
Actively engage in the local community and partner with relevant universities, institutions and community organizations
Establish, support & promote Acuity brand awareness, build relationships, and assist in building a pipeline of talent
In partnership with global HR COE’s, oversee local HR operational functions including systems, reporting, compliance, and process optimization. This will include co-development and creation of new processes and toolkits in support of the associate experience
Drive employee engagement, career development & workforce development initiatives
Monitor HR metrics and analytics to inform strategic decisions and identify areas for improvement
Ensure local policies and procedures are compliant with legal and regulatory requirements
Culture Champion - embed our values into HR strategies and organizational culture

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
8+ years of progressive HR experience with a focus on recruiting, talent management and HR operations
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders across a highly matrixed & global team
Strong knowledge of HR systems (SAP) and data analytics
Industry experience in high-tech and/or software development
Experience with start-up environments and/or acquisitions and integrations
Excellent communication, problem-solving, change management and organizational skills

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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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.

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