Vice President, Human Resources

Acuity Brands, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Brands, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to shape and execute the people strategy for Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS).

Reporting to the SVP, you will lead a global HR team, align talent priorities with enterprise goals, and partner with executives across geographies to drive growth and organizational effectiveness. As a senior member of the leadership team, you will translate business needs into scalable HR solutions, provide strategic workforce planning, and coach

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in HR, business strategy, or organizational development.
• Proven success building and retaining high‑performing HR teams.
• Trusted advisor to C‑level leaders with influence on strategic decisions.
• Experience translating business strategy into HR solutions that drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to develop a practical, business‑focused talent strategy.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of HR as a core member of the HR Leadership Team.
• Lead and develop a global team of 10+ HR professionals.
• Leverage people analytics to deliver insights to executives for data‑informed decisions.
• Drive organizational effectiveness by aligning structures, roles, and workflows for scalable growth.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and integrations with people‑focused strategies.
• Provide strategic guidance on workforce planning, leadership development, succession, and design.
• Collaborate with HR COEs to implement frameworks and value‑driven processes.
• Embed company values into HR strategies and leadership behaviors.

Skills

Talent strategy

Leadership coaching

HR analytics

Executive stakeholder management

Organizational design

Global HR leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or Master’s in HR (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

As the Vice President of Human Resources, reporting to the SVP Head of Human Resources, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the President of Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS). As part of the senior leadership team, you will shape and execute the people strategy that drives business growth, innovation, and organizational effectiveness. You will lead a global team of HR professionals, guiding their development and ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide people and talent priorities. Your focus will be on identifying and addressing key talent opportunities and challenges, designing forward‑looking organizational strategies, and delivering impactful leadership coaching and workforce planning solutions. Success in this role requires exceptional business acumen, strategic consulting capabilities, and the ability to influence and collaborate with executive leaders across geographies. You will partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to translate business needs into scalable HR solutions, ensuring the organization is equipped to meet its evolving goals.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Partner with leaders to develop a practical and business‑focused talent strategy that aligns with the overall Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) business
• Play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the HR function by contributing insights, leadership, and collaboration as a core member of the HR Leadership Team
• Lead and develop a team of 10+ professionals globally
• Leverage people analytics to deliver actionable insights to executive leaders, enabling data‑informed decisions that drive business outcomes
• Continuously monitor internal business dynamics and external market trends to inform and evolve the people strategy, ensuring it remains aligned with organizational priorities and positioned to drive long‑term success
• Drive organizational effectiveness by designing and aligning structures, roles, and workflows that enable strategic execution and position the business for scalable growth and success
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and business integrations by leading people‑focused strategies that preserve organizational values, align cultures, and ensure a smooth transition for associates across all levels
• Provide strategic guidance to executive leaders across all stages of the talent lifecycle, including workforce planning, hiring, leadership development, succession planning, organizational design, performance, and reward
• Partner with HR COEs (HR Operations, Total Rewards, Talent) and cross‑functional HR teams to co‑develop and implement key frameworks, processes, and toolkits that enhance business performance and deliver measurable value across the organization
• Champion company values by embedding them into HR strategies, leadership behaviors, and organizational culture

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in HR or related field) preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in human resources, business strategy, or organizational development
• Proven success building, leading, and retaining high‑performing HR teams
• Trusted advisor to senior business leaders, including C‑level executives, with a track record of influencing strategic decisions
• Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into actionable HR solutions that drive performance and growth
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and deliver insights that inform talent and business strategies
• Experience designing and executing global talent management strategies, including workforce planning, succession, and leadership development
• Experience in Total Rewards strategy and its application to business needs and talent retention
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and align executive stakeholders
• Inspirational leadership style with a consultative approach and ability to build credibility quickly
• High energy, adaptability, and decisiveness, with a strong commitment to driving business success
• Strong financial acumen and ability to connect HR strategy to business outcomes

Location

• This role could be based in one of the key locations: Atlanta, Georgia at the Acuity Headquarters or Boulder, CO or Costa Mesa, CA where AIS has key hubs. As the company operates in multiple sites and geographies, the role requires travel as needed to the other Acuity locations, both domestically and internationally.
• Travel could be ~30% of the time.

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