HR manager - Tech

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

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.

We are seeking a Human Resources Director to support our multi‑national Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) organization. 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.

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; 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

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

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

Ability to collaborate and partner with HR COEs (Centers of Expertise) partners

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.

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