Director, Early Talent Programs - Atlanta - WhiteOptics LLC

Description

Overview

Acuity 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 (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. 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. Visit us at

Work location: This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel (approximately 30%) as part of the responsibilities.

Job Summary

The Director of Early Talent Programs plays a critical role in shaping the future workforce of Acuity's global organization. This leader drives the strategy to attract, develop, and retain early-career talent across key regions—initially focused on North America, with expansion to additional global locations over time. In this role, you will oversee early-career pipelines including university partnerships, internship and co-op programs, and rotational leadership development programs. You will work closely with business leaders, HR teams, and academic partners to position the company as an employer of choice for emerging talent around the world.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Develop and execute a global early talent strategy aligned with long-term workforce needs, collaborating with senior leaders and HR partners across regions.
• Build and scale early-career programs, including internships, co-ops, graduate, and rotational leadership programs that meet business needs.
• Partner with Business leaders and COE partners to design a high-quality Leadership Program, including forecasting HC needs, defining appropriate curriculum, structured rotations, meaningful assignments, performance management process, and development opportunities that will provide a consistent and enriching experience for all program participants.
• Monitor and improve talent pipeline effectiveness into all programming, ensuring high-quality candidate and employee experiences from recruitment through conversion.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with universities, colleges, professional associations, and student groups in key areas.
• Represent the company at academic events, advisory boards, and recruitment summits.
• Lead global campus recruiting strategies that strengthen our employer brand and increase visibility across targeted institutions.
• Partner with Marketing/Communications teams to develop engaging campus marketing campaigns, social media outreach, and digital content that reflect our global employer brand and associate value proposition.
• Oversee the planning and execution of campus events, on-site experiences, competitions, and other engagement activities.
• Enable and influence business leaders globally to engage with early talent initiatives and support program success.
• Implement performance management, mentorship, training sessions, and development experiences for interns and early-career leadership hires.
• Drive conversion strategies that help transition top interns and program participants into full-time roles across global business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Education, or related field. Master's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field preferred
• 8+ years of experience in global talent acquisition, university relations, or early-career program leadership within a multinational organization
• Proven ability to design, scale, and manage early-talent and leadership development programs across multiple regions
• Experience working with HR technologies, ATS platforms, CRM systems, and campus recruiting tools
• Demonstrated success building and sustaining strategic academic and external partnerships
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including influencing across cultures and time zones
• Willingness and ability to travel (approximately 30%) for campus events and partnership activities

Other

The range for this position is $135,500.00 to $243, 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. For a list of our benefits, click here.

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.

Please click here and here for more information. 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 , select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

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