Labor & Employee Relations Manager - Europe; France Focus, Remote

Labor & Employee Relations Manager - Europe (Remote)

Work Flexibility:
Remote

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

The Employee and Labor Relations Manager – Europe (France Focus) provides specialized expertise and operational support for associate and labor relations across the European region, with a particular focus on France. This role plays a critical part in fostering a positive, legally compliant, and fair workplace by proactively managing associate relations, ensuring adherence to labor laws, and maintaining constructive relationships with associate representative bodies.

The manager serves as the key liaison with the French Works Council (Comité Social et Économique – CSE), ensuring compliance with statutory consultation and information requirements. The role will also collaborate closely with HR, Legal, and business leaders to mitigate risk, promote organizational culture, and implement consistent people practices across Europe.

The role offers remote flexibility across Europe, ideally for candidates located in Ireland, Switzerland, or the UK.

Fluency in French and English, deep knowledge of French labor law and industrial relations, and the ability to operate effectively in a multinational environment are required.

Essential Functions

Associate Relations Leadership & Case Management

• Serve as the lead contact for associate relations matters in France, including disciplinary actions, investigations, grievances, and conflict resolution
• Ensure that all associate relations activities are compliant with French labor law, company policy, and ethical standards
• Lead and document thorough internal investigations into associate complaints, regulatory issues, or alleged misconduct
• Maintain accurate and defensible case files; identify systemic issues and recommend preventive measures or policy enhancements
• Provide high-quality, timely guidance to managers and HR on performance management, workplace behavior, and policy interpretation
• Manage all aspects of works council (CSE) engagement and relationships
• Prepare, review, and deliver documentation for statutory consultations and information processes
• Coordinate and attend CSE meetings; partner with business and HR to prepare materials, presentations, and responses
• Ensure compliance with applicable deadlines, consultation sequences, and works council obligations under French labor law

Strategic Partnership & Risk Management

• Advise business leaders and HR on associates and labor relations strategies that balance compliance with operational objectives
• Interpret and apply French labor law, EU employment directives, and local regulations to company policies, practices, and HR programs
• Support organizational changes, including restructures, acquisitions, and workforce reductions, ensuring works council compliance and effective change communication
• Monitor emerging labor law developments and case law trends; update policies, practices, and training to maintain compliance

Training & Capability Building

• Deliver training for HR and managers on labor law compliance, associate relations, and works council engagement
• Strengthen organizational understanding of fair employment practices and conflict management

Regional Collaboration

• Act as a key…