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. This critical role ensures regulatory compliance, implements safety programs, and fosters a safe work environment. You will report to the Director, Employment Law - Global, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, program implementation, incident management, training and development, and vendor/stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field and at least 7 years of experience in a health and safety role, ideally with a remote-first global company. Strong communication skills and in-depth knowledge of EMEA and APAC health and safety regulations are essential.

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

• 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
• 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
• Oversee incident reporting, investigation, and resolution processes
• Identify root causes to prevent future occurrences
• 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
• 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