Senior Manager HR Employee/Associate and Labor Relations

Acuity Brands Senior Manager HR Employee / Associate and Labor Relations in Thornhill, Ontario

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. 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.

Job Summary

The Associate Relations 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, investigating associate complaints, and developing action plans for resolution.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Provide leadership and engage in resolution of associate relations issues, investigate, and offer recommendations and solutions to associate complaints.
• Collect, understand, and analyze data to provide insights to the business and HR leadership on trends, strengths, and areas of improvement.
• Proactively recommend new processes, policies, and procedures and modifications to existing ones.
• Develop leader communications, announcements, articles / blogs, plans, or strategies to disseminate key functional initiatives.

Skills, Education and Experience (Required to Perform Essential Functions)

Experience in industrial manufacturing.

Skills (including soft and technical skills)

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience working in both union and non-union environments.
• Strong business acumen.
• Bilingual in French and English.
• Strong written and communication skills.

Experience (minimum experience required)

6 to 8 years.

Preferred Education (i.e., type of degree)

Master's Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field.

Preferred Experience (i.e., industry experience)

3+ years' experience in a business with significant hourly workforce.

Proven ability to work collaboratively with associates of all levels and build cross-functional relationships.

Experience collaborating with senior leaders of a company as a trusted partner.

Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communications skills; understanding of how to develop messages for different audiences.

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.

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