Human Resources Intern

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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 .

Job Summary

Acuity’s Internship Program is a 10-12 week summer experience open to college students. During this paid program, students gain hands‑on experience, learning through meaningful work while exploring future career opportunities.

Interns work on real projects, build relationships across the business and gain exposure to leaders, teams and functions throughout Acuity. Internships serve as an important early-career pipeline, helping students explore future opportunities at Acuity, including the BUILD program and full‑time roles.

BUILD is Acuity's two-year rotational development program for recent graduates, designed to provide hands‑on experience, structured development, and exposure to career opportunities across the business.

Why Intern at Acuity

• Contribute to work that solves real problems and delivers meaningful outcomes for our customers
• Build professional and technical skills
• Learn from experienced leaders and teammates
• Develop relationships across the business
• Explore potential career paths and future opportunities at Acuity

Work Location & Flexibility

This is an onsite role based in Midtown Atlanta and starts employment on June 7, 2027.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

We’re Looking For Students Who:

• Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn new skills, technologies, and business concepts
• Adapt and thrive in changing, fast‑paced environments
• Take ownership and show initiative in their work
• Communicate effectively and collaborate well with others
• Use critical thinking and creativity to solve problems
• Seek feedback and are motivated by continuous learning and development
• Embrace technology and are eager to learn new tools and ways of working

While specific projects and activities vary during your internship, you can expect to:

• Support HR team members with day‑to‑day administrative and operational activities.
• Help maintain employee records and HR systems while ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support the execution of annual HR programs such as performance management, talent reviews, compensation planning, and employee engagement activities.
• Help organize and participate in training sessions, engagement, and team events.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and support implementation of solutions.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Ability to work full‑time during the internship period
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Additional Qualifications

• Previous internship experience or coursework in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Organizational Behavior, Talent Management, or Compensation.
• Experience analyzing data and creating reports using Excel
• Proven problem‑solving capabilities
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Experience leading teams or organizations
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Future immigration sponsorship is not generally supported for internship roles, but may be considered in limited circumstances based on business needs and company policy.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io, and select option 4. Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.

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

Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams: Acuity is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent Acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We are aware of phishing and fraudulent schemes in which individuals impersonate Acuity representatives or recruiting partners to solicit payments or sensitive personal information.

As you navigate your job search, please keep the following in mind:

• No Financial Requests: Acuity will never ask candidates for payment, credit card information, banking details or other financial information during the interview process.
• Verify Recruiter Communications: Legitimate communications from Acuity recruiters will come from an “@acuityinc.com” email address. If you are contacted by a recruiting agency regarding a role with Acuity, the agency should clearly identify itself and its relationship to Acuity. If you suspect any suspicious activity, verify the agency legitimacy by contacting View phone number on click.appcast.io, option# 0.
• Be Alert for Suspicious Activity: Exercise caution if you receive unsolicited outreach with unusual requests, grammatical errors, requests for personal or financial information, or pressure to act quickly. Always verify the sender before sharing information or clicking links.
• Report Suspected Fraud: If you receive a suspicious message or believe someone is impersonating Acuity or one of our recruiting partners, please contact +1 877-584-141, option# 0, report the incident to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov , or to your state attorney general .

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