General Manager - Talent

Acuity•Sheboygan, WI

About The Position

Acuity is seeking a General Manager - Talent to provide strategic leadership and oversight of talent acquisition, performance, and retention within the Human Resources function. This senior-level leadership role shapes HR strategy, fosters employee engagement, ensures legal compliance, and aligns talent operations, policies, and initiatives with business objectives. The role calls for strategic thinking, leadership expertise, and hands-on human resources experience to cultivate a positive culture centered on belonging and employee success. The General Manager develops and implements talent strategies, advises senior management, oversees HR policies and compliance, and leads recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, engagement initiatives, analytics, budgeting, talent personnel, and HR administration. The position is classified as exempt. Acuity does not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization. The internal deadline to apply is November 16, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational behavior, or a related field, or relevant experience.
Extensive experience in human resource talent management, with demonstrated progression in leadership roles.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.
Experience in budgeting and resource management.
Demonstrated success in talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development.
Proficiency in human resources software, analytics, and reporting.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and drive change effectively.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree.
Current relevant certifications, such as SPHR or SHRM-SCP.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement talent strategies aligned with the company's long-term goals and objectives, and collaborate with senior management to support business growth and profitability.
Establish, update, monitor, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with labor laws, regulations, and industry standards; proactively address legal issues and minimize risks.
Oversee recruitment and selection, working with managers to define job requirements and streamline processes to attract and select qualified candidates aligned with the organization's values and culture.
Serve as a trusted advisor and mediator on employee relations matters, including conflicts, disciplinary actions, and grievances, and address manager and employee concerns promptly and effectively.
Oversee performance appraisal and performance improvement plan systems, and guide managers in improving performance and fostering accountability.
Design, identify, and implement employee training and development programs that enhance skills, productivity, and job satisfaction and support continuous learning and career growth.
Plan and oversee employee dialogues and surveys to assess engagement, and design and oversee talent strategies to engage, develop, and retain employees.
Use data and analytics to generate reports and inform decisions.
Develop and manage the human resources department budget and allocate resources effectively.
Lead and mentor HR talent personnel, fostering a high-performance culture and professional development.
Oversee HR administrative tasks, including maintaining employee records and ensuring documentation compliance.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.