Talent Acquisition Manager - Manufacturing

Req ID: 13603

Work Flexibility: Flexible

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

The Talent Acquisition Manager is a senior individual contributor primarily responsible for delivering recruitment solutions that support business hiring needs and workforce plans. This role applies specialized Talent Acquisition expertise to manage complex recruiting initiatives, partner closely with HR and business leaders, and ensure consistent, high-quality internal recruiting practices. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy and focuses on executing and optimizing internal recruiting strategies rather than outsourced or RPO delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver internal recruitment efforts across assigned business areas, ensuring timely, high-quality hiring outcomes aligned with workforce plans and organizational priorities.
Partner closely with HR Business Partners and hiring leaders to provide consultative support on recruiting strategies, job requirements, and candidate selection.
Manage relationships with cross-functional TA partners, including Talent Solutions (RPO) and Talent Operations teams, to ensure seamless, consistent, and compliant talent acquisition delivery.
Analyze internal and external talent data to recommend process improvements, optimize candidate pipelines, and enhance hiring outcomes.
Oversee compliance, documentation, and quality standards across the recruiting process, ensuring adherence to company policies and audit requirements.
Lead or contribute to TA-related projects such as process redesign, technology enhancements, employer branding initiatives, or diversity hiring programs.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Legal, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
4 to 6 years of experience in Hourly Talent Acquisition (Must be recent experience).
Experience or strong knowledge with US, CAN hourly positions. (must)
Experience with large corporate or global TA functions.
Experience with SAP SuccessFactors.
Expertise in talent acquisition strategy, workforce planning, and internal mobility programs.
Proven analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data and market insights.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills needed to influence and tell a story.
Ability to manage large enterprise projects using standard project management tools and frameworks.
Ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation in the talent acquisition function.
Ability to lead and run the day to day, but also step back and have a more strategic vision to move forward.
Ability to strategically partner and consult across HR and the business.
Must have an analytical mindset to be able to analyze performance metrics, see trends, and tell the right story to drive the right change.
Progressive HR or Talent Acquisition experience, including work in complex or large corporate environments.

Travel Requirements

15% - 25%

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 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 +1 (770) 922-9000, select option 4.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property.

Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. 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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