Acuity Brands Lighting Canada is hiring: Specialist Human Resources - Early Care

Specialist Human Resources - Early Careers

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. The company operates across North America, Europe and Asia, with approximately 13,000 associates based in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

The Acuity Brands Human Resources Leadership Program is a two-year rotational experience that develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands-on experience. Leaders rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon graduation, participants understand how they fit into the larger company strategy and have the skills to develop into future leaders at Acuity Brands.

Location and Start

This role works remotely (from the United States) and starts employment on January 12, 2026.

Program Experience and Growth Activities

• Specialized onboarding for all participants to ensure integration into the organization and program.
• One-on-one mentorship from a Human Resources leader for the duration of the program and beyond.
• Social and networking events to connect with peers and leaders across the business.
• Frequent opportunities to collaborate with program peers to learn about various business processes and initiatives.
• Leadership report-out meetings to share rotational learnings and performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for growth.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Across rotations, LP Specialists work on projects aligned with current company objectives and explore areas including:

• HR Project Management Office (PMO)
• One Center of Excellence (COE) Rotation such as:
• Talent and Organization Effectiveness
• Total Rewards
• HR Operations
• Exposure to other areas such as HR Technology, HR Compliance, and Associate and Labor Relations.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration or Human Resources Administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Availability to travel up to 20% based on business needs.
• Leadership experience influencing change, people, and processes (highly preferred).
• Team-oriented with initiative (highly preferred).
• Less than two years of related work experience (highly preferred).

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $55,300.00 to $99,500.00. Placement within this range varies by experience and geographic location. Acuity offers benefits including health care, dental, vision, 401(k) and incentive compensation where applicable. For a list of benefits, please refer to the company benefits information.

Equal Opportunity

Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodations

Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our application process. If you need an accommodation, please contact us at (770) 922-9000 and indicate the type of accommodation requested and the requisition.

Note

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