Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)Acuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company. 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.We are seeking a Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our Supply Chain organization, with a focus on Distribution and Sourcing functions. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, this role will serve as a trusted advisor to supply chain leaders, providing strategic HR partnership while also ensuring effective execution of people programs across a large, complex, and distributed workforce. The Director HRBP will bring deep labor relations expertise and a strong track record in hourly workforce development, ensuring that our distribution centers and sourcing teams have the talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness needed to deliver on business goals. This leader will manage and develop a Senior HR Manager who supports day-to-day HR needs, while personally driving talent strategies, workforce planning, and leadership capability.This is a hybrid role with a strong preference for candidates based in the Atlanta or Chicago market.Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)Strategic HR Partnership Partner with senior supply chain leaders to align people strategy with business objectives in Distribution and SourcingProvide insights on workforce trends, labor dynamics, and organizational effectiveness to influence decision-makingLead organizational design initiatives to optimize structures, roles, and capabilities for scale and efficiencyLabor & Associate Relations (in partnership with ARLR COE) Collaborate with the Associate & Labor Relations COE to shape and execute labor strategies, ensuring alignment with business needsInfluence leaders on employee relations approaches, escalation protocols, and proactive labor risk managementBuild manager capability in handling employee relations and fostering a positive workplace cultureHourly Workforce Development Drive initiatives to attract, retain, and develop hourly talent across distribution centers and sourcing functionsPartner with leaders to design career pathways, training programs, and engagement strategies tailored to frontline employeesChampion Workplace culture and engagement programsTalent & Leadership Development Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and talent reviews for supply chain functionsCoach and leaders to build leadership capability and manager effectiveness to create a high-performance culturePartner with HR Centers of Expertise (COEs) to deliver enterprise programs (performance management, talent strategies, total rewards, manager effectiveness, and associate development) in a way that is relevant to supply chain needsTeam Leadership Manage and develop a Senior HR Manager, ensuring strong execution of day-to-day HR supportProvide mentorship, guidance, and career development opportunities to build HR team capabilitySkills and Minimum Experience RequiredBachelor's degree required; advanced degree or HR certification preferred10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a business partner or HR leadership role supporting supply chain, manufacturing, or distributionProven labor relations expertise, including union negotiations, associate relations, and complianceExperience designing and executing hourly workforce development programsStrong organizational design, workforce planning, and change management skillsDemonstrated ability to influence and coach leaders at multiple levelsFinancial and business acumen with the ability to connect people strategy to operational outcomesExcellent communication, relationship-building, and data-driven decision-making skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systemsTravel Requirements: 20-30%The range for this position is $135,500.00 to $243,900.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant's experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.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.