Talent Acquisition Manager

Req ID: 9830

Remote Opportunities: Onsite

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.

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Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for the strategic direction and management of Talent Acquisition (TA) professional hiring in Mexico. This position will be responsible for day-to-day operations and processes in the TA space and drive key/strategic initiatives to deliver high-quality talent solutions that meet the business hiring needs and objectives. The role will partner with our RPO, Hiring Managers, HR Managers, Operations Leaders, and external vendors to ensure a seamless and positive candidate and hiring manager experience. This individual will proactively manage appropriate vendor relationships to deliver processes and experiences that align to our overall Talent Acquisition strategy and the organization's business direction. There will be an opportunity to participate in projects as needed.

*This role will be on-site in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, Mexico*

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Develop and implement recruitment strategies in partnership with the RPO for Professional hiring initiatives in the U.S. Collaborate with HRM’s/HM to advise job profiles when needed
Manage the relationship and performance with key vendors and suppliers, ensuring alignment with service level agreements, key performance indicators, and escalations. Partner with our Procurement team to ensure standardized and competitive contractual agreements for vendor services
Work with RPO to identify hiring events and digital marketing campaigns, including social media platforms
Ensure the RPO local recruitment strategy aligns with business objectives
Monitor and evaluate RPO quality, compliance, cost-effectiveness, HM and candidate experience in accordance with service level agreements. Manage and set realistic expectations of Recruitment team and Hiring Manager
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, hiring managers, HR, vendors, and suppliers
Active participation in regional technical system/process projects

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Experience with large corporate or global TA functions
Experience with SAP SuccessFactors
Experience managing RPO's
Knowledge of vendor agreements related to RPO and direct labor hiring
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills needed to influence and tell a story
Proven ability to manage projects using standard project management tools and frameworks
Ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation in the talent acquisition function
Ability to lead and run the day to day, but also step back have a more strategic vision to move forward
Ability to strategically partner and consult across HR and the business
Must have an analytical mindset to be able to analyze performance metrics, see trends, and tell the right story to drive the right change

Language Requirements

Advanced English (speaking and writing)

Education & Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
3 to 5 years

Preferred Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in human resources, legal, organizational psychology, business administration, or related field; master's degree preferred
Progressive experience within HR with at least 3 years of experience in managing Talent Acquisition in large global corporate environments.

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%

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We value diversity and are an equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnic or national origin, disability, pregnancy, and religion.

Any unsolicited resume submitted to Acuity Brands by a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Brands mailing address, fax machine, or email address, directly to Acuity Brands employees or to the Acuity Brands resume database, shall be deemed the property of Acuity Brands. Acuity Brands will NOT pay a fee for any hiring resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume will be deemed by Acuity Brands to have been referred by the Agency free of charge or fee. This includes any agency that is an approved/contracted provider but does not have the proper approvals to participate in a search.