Health & Safety Specialist

Summary

Join G-P, a leading SaaS-based Global Growth Platform™, as a proactive Regional H&S Specialist to support global Health & Safety initiatives across EMEA and APAC. You will ensure regulatory compliance, implement safety programs, and foster a safe work environment. This critical role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, internal and external stakeholders, and vendors. Responsibilities include regulatory compliance monitoring, program implementation, incident management, training and development, and vendor collaboration. The position reports to the Director, Employment Law - Global. G-P offers competitive compensation and benefits, and a remote-first work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a health and safety role, ideally with a remote-first global company
• In-depth knowledge of EMEA and APAC health and safety regulations
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple time zones

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on health and safety regulations across EMEA and APAC, ensuring the organization remains compliant
• Monitor and interpret local legislation to guide policy adjustments
• Provide proactive recommendations to adjust internal policies, procedures, and guidelines to align with local regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams and external legal counsel/vendors to conduct risk assessments, hazard identifications and safety audits and implement corrective actions plans and mitigation strategies
• Serve as a subject matter expert to guide stakeholders on region-specific compliance obligations and their impact on operations
• Program Implementation: Assist in rolling out global health and safety programs specific to regional requirements
• Support the development of safety policies, procedures, and training materials
• Develop and maintain safety performance metrics to track and report on the effectiveness of safety initiatives
• Coordinate with local teams to ensure consistent adoption of safety practices
• Engage with potential vendors to explore solutions and assist with the implementation of health and safety programs across the designated regions
• Incident Management: Oversee incident reporting, investigation, and resolution processes
• Identify root causes to prevent future occurrences
• Training & Development: Organize and deliver health and safety training sessions
• Promote a safety culture by educating employees on personal safety and the importance of adhering to safety protocols
• Vendor & Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with third-party safety vendors and local regulatory bodies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to explore, assess, and onboard solutions that enhance health and safety program effectiveness
• Coordinate meetings and evaluations with potential vendors to discuss service offerings, compliance capabilities, and alignment with regional requirements
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration of safety initiatives across regions
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement health and safety committees and actively participate in staff representative committees for issues related to health and safety as required by local regulations
• Collaborate with local regulatory bodies in case of audits or requests

Preferred Qualifications

• Health and Safety certifications, such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent, are highly desirable
• Familiarity with vendor management, including assessing, selecting, and coordinating with third-party safety providers
• Multilingual abilities are a plus, especially languages relevant to EMEA or APAC regions

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits