Human Resources Senior Manager

Req ID: 14522

Work Flexibility: Onsite

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

This role supports Acuity’s global Luminaires organization, a ~$3B business unit made up of ~900 employees (both salaried and hourly) responsible for the end-to-end development, delivery, and lifecycle management of lighting products across a diverse portfolio of brands and market segments. The organization brings together cross-functional teams across product management, engineering, operations, customer experience, and portfolio strategy to deliver innovative lighting solutions for customers worldwide.

The Senior HR Manager serves as a strategic talent and organization partner to the Luminaires business. This role helps translate business priorities into talent, leadership, and organizational actions that strengthen capability, accelerate performance, and enable growth. In close partnership with Strategic Advisors and HR Centers of Excellence, the Senior HR Manager coaches leaders, supports organizational design and workforce planning, leads key talent processes, and uses data and insight to identify risks, opportunities, and actions that improve business outcomes. The role balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution and plays an important role in helping the organization build capability and adapt to changing business needs.

This is a hybrid role based in our Decatur, GA office. We offer flexibility in how that time is structured, but look for about 2–3 days onsite per week.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Partner with Strategic Advisors and business leaders to align talent priorities, organizational needs, and people initiatives with business goals
Coach leaders on performance, associate relations, team effectiveness, organizational changes, and career development
Advise leaders and associates across key moments in the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, engagement, development, and complex associate matters
Translate enterprise HR programs into practical, business-relevant solutions while ensuring consistent application of policies, programs, and processes
Partner with leaders to support workforce planning, role design, organizational changes, and capability-building efforts
Support change initiatives, leadership transitions, and evolving business needs through thoughtful planning, communication, and leader enablement
Serve as the connector between managers and HR Centers of Excellence, while providing feedback to improve enterprise programs and policies
Lead and support talent initiatives aligned with business priorities, including succession, development, and leadership effectiveness
Use workforce data, reporting, and talent insights to identify trends, assess risk, support decisions, and improve HR process effectiveness
Drive simplification, continuous improvement, and effective use of HR technology to enhance manager and associate experience
Champion Acuity’s culture and values by helping leaders embed them in daily decisions, team practices, and talent actions

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required
7+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience in a business partner, HR manager, or similar strategic HR role
Abiltiy to work hybrid in our Decatur, GA office
Demonstrated experience coaching and influencing leaders and managers across a range of people and business issues
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect talent decisions to business strategy, organizational performance, and future capability needs
Experience in employee relations, performance management, and delivery of core HR programs and processes
Experience supporting workforce planning, organizational design, team effectiveness, or related organization capability work
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and project management skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment in a fast-changing environment
Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Skills and Experience

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field
HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR)
Experience supporting product, engineering, manufacturing, or other complex cross-functional business organizations
Experience supporting change, transformation, or skills-based talent initiatives

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, select option 4.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. 

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