Manager, Talent Acquisition Operations

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. 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. Visit us at

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This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.

The Talent Acquisition Operations Leader leads the operational strategy and infrastructure supporting global recruitment across a high-volume industrial manufacturing technology organization. Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition, this role serves as a strategic partner and operational leader responsible for enabling the successful execution of the global talent acquisition strategy.

As a peer to TA Managers that are aligned to the business, this role ensures scalable, compliant, and efficient recruiting operations across all regions. The TA Operations Leader oversees global pre-boarding processes, vendor governance, recruitment programs, compliance and audit readiness, reporting and analytics, and the development of standardized policies and procedures. This leader manages a team of professionals and drives continuous improvement to enhance candidate experience, mitigate risk, support workforce growth objectives, and ultimately deliver top talent to the business.

• Lead and optimize global pre-boarding and compliance operations (background checks, drug screening, adjudication, documentation).
• Oversee TA vendors and tools, including ATS, job boards, assessment partners, and screening providers.
• Manage key recruitment programs — new hire kits, referral administration, engagement surveys, mobility/relocation support, and college recruiting operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain recruitment SOPs, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance (e.g., SOX, SOC-2) across TA operations.
• Drive reporting and analytics on hiring metrics, open roles, vendor performance, and operational KPIs.
• Lead and develop a global TA operations team (4–6 direct reports).
• Partner with TA leadership to support and operationalize the global talent acquisition strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition Operations, HR Operations, or Recruiting Governance within a complex, multi-site or global organization.
• Experience supporting high-volume hiring environments (3,000+ hires annually preferred).
• Demonstrated experience managing global pre-employment compliance processes.
• Experience overseeing vendor management, contract negotiations, and SLA performance.
• Strong knowledge of audit frameworks (SOX, SOC-2, OFCCP) and process documentation standards.
• Experience developing and maintaining SOPs and operational policies.
• Advanced analytical skills with experience generating and interpreting recruiting metrics and dashboards.
• Proven people leadership experience managing direct reports.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across global teams.

The range for this position is $ to $. 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…