HR Chief of Staff

Acuity Inc. • Atlanta, GA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Chief of Staff is a key member of the HR Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Global Head of HR. The role drives enterprise-wide HR priorities, aligns HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, and HR Operations, and translates strategy into measurable business outcomes. It provides leadership across strategic planning, governance, executive communications, talent reviews, organizational effectiveness initiatives, HR transformation programs, and operational execution. The position connects the HR Leadership Team by clarifying priorities, supporting decision execution, and ensuring outcomes are delivered.

The role calls for strong business acumen, executive presence, project leadership, and the ability to influence senior leaders. It is expected to work from the Midtown Atlanta office at least three days per week, with additional in-person participation as business needs require, and travel approximately 20% based on business and leadership team needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in Human Resources, business operations, strategy, consulting, program management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting senior leaders, leadership teams, or corporate functional organizations.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives and organizational priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Experience preparing executive presentations, communications, and leadership materials.
• Experience supporting governance processes, operating reviews, planning activities, and leadership team operations.
• Ability to build strong relationships and coordinate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% based on business and leadership team needs.
• Ability to work from the Midtown Atlanta office at least three days per week, with additional in-person participation as business needs require.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to execution excellence.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations while balancing competing priorities.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively with leaders at all levels.
• Commitment to collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusion.
• Ability to serve as a trusted partner to the Global Head of HR and HR Leadership Team while driving alignment, transparency, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Global Head of HR and HR Leadership Team on annual planning, goal setting, prioritization, and execution of HR priorities.
• Develop and use data-driven insights, metrics, and dashboards to assess organizational trends, monitor progress, and support executive decisions.
• Translate complex data and organizational information into clear executive narratives about business impact, priorities, and progress.
• Develop strategic presentations, board-level materials, and executive communications with the Global Head of HR.
• Coordinate the HR Leadership Team operating rhythm, including meetings, planning sessions, operating reviews, town halls, and governance forums.
• Develop agendas, prepare meetings, manage action items and decision tracking, and coordinate follow-up.
• Monitor HR Leadership Team commitments and identify risks, dependencies, and issues needing leadership attention.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, and corporate functions.
• Support enterprise reviews, leadership meetings, and organizational planning activities involving HR.
• Coordinate HR communications and messaging for consistency, transparency, and alignment.
• Manage special projects, executive requests, and strategic assignments for the Global Head of HR.
• Improve HR governance processes, leadership team effectiveness, communication practices, and operational planning.
• Maintain visibility into key HR priorities and commitments, and ensure appropriate follow-up and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage integration efforts across HR Centers of Excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior