We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Acuity Brands, 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 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.
The Associate Relations Sr Manager is primarily responsible for maintaining positive employer/associate relationships across our Canada and UK locations. This position has multi-country responsibilities for leading the function and partnering with HRBPs, managers, and associates to create a positive and engaging work environment. The selected candidate will be responsible for understanding organizational dynamics for manufacturing and non-manufacturing sites in Canada and the UK. The qualified candidate will be responsible for investigating associate complaints and developing action plans to ensure proper resolution is reached. The individual will identify and mitigate risks and ensure associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect and define and partner with other centers of expertise to implement proactive associate relations strategies and initiatives to educate managers on best practices to improve manager effectiveness.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)Skills, Education and Experience (Required to Perform Essential Functions)
Education (minimum education required)
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent.
Experience (minimum experience required)
6 to 8 years.
Preferred Education (i.e. type of degree)
Masters Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field.
Preferred Experience (i.e. industry experience)
Physical Requirements
Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking or standing is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Travel Requirements
Domestic and/or International 0 - 25%.
Other
Job description is not reflective of all duties. Other duties may be required.
We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard 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 Brands 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. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.