Regional Health, Safety & Security Program Manager Americas
Job Summary
Are you passionate about creating a safe and secure environment where people can thrive Do you have a knack for turning complex regulations into practical effective solutions Were looking for a Health Safety & Security (HSS) Program Manager to be a guardian of well-being across our Americas this role youll be a crucial part of our global team ensuring our people and our business are protected and resilient.
What Youll Be Doing
Be the HSS Authority: Youll be the go-to expert for all things Health Safety and Security in our Americas offices from Austin to New York to São Paulo and everywhere in between. Youll develop and implement programs that not only meet but exceed local regulations making safety an integral part of our culture.
Innovate and Implement: You wont just react to problems; youll proactively build and manage programs that reduce risks prevent incidents and promote a healthy workplace. From conducting risk assessments to supporting office expansions your guidance will be critical.
Protect and Respond: Youll act as a core member of our Workplace Incident Management Team ready to respond to workplace business continuity or crises and emergencies. Whether its a small-scale issue or a larger-scale emergency youll provide the specialized support needed to ensure our colleagues safety.
Vendor Management: Oversee and manage relationships with health safety and security vendors to ensure compliance service quality and alignment with organizational standards.
Collaborate and Educate: Youll work closely with managers and teams across the region providing training and technical expertise through third party providers. Youll be responsible for maintaining on-site fire marshall and first-aid programs. Youll also be a key partner to our global Head of Workplace Risk and Compliance and Americas Workplace Lead helping to shape and implement HSS policies worldwide.
Grow Our Impact: Youll help us develop and monitor high-level KPIs analyze regional trends and strategically integrate HSS initiatives into the companys global ESG (Environmental Social and Governance) roadmap. Your work will not only keep our people safe but also strengthen our commitment to a responsible and sustainable future.
Qualifications :
What Youll Need:
HSS Expertise: You must be a properly registered and certified Occupational Safety Technician with at least five years of experience in an HSS role across multiple international locations. You must be registered with the federal governments SIRPWEB system that meets the requirements of Regulatory Standard Four (NR-4) of the Ministry of Labor and Employment.
Global Mindset: You have a strong working knowledge of HSS laws and regulations across the Americas and are comfortable with regular domestic and international travel sometimes on short notice.
Crisis Experience: You have hands-on experience in crisis and emergency management with the ability to provide calm effective support in high-pressure situations.
Proactive and Self-Starting: Youre a natural problem-solver who takes initiative and doesnt need to be told what to do.
Excellent Communicator: Youre fluent in English and Portuguese and can clearly and effectively communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences.
Bonus points if you have:
Professional certifications in Occupational Safety Health or Security
First Aid certification.
Knowledge of international HSS standards.
Workplace Operational Experience
Ready to take on this challenge and help us build a safer more resilient workplace
Additional Information :
RSUs in a rapidly growing company
An annual self-development budget
Health and dental allowance for you and your dependents - CarePlus (Master1)
Company-paid: Life Insurance and an EAP program
Paid time off: 30 days vacation 3 Me days 1 volunteer day annually
A paid 6-week sabbatical leave after four years
18-weeks of paid parental leave after a year with us and child care assistance
Transportation vouchers
Meal (708 BRL per month) and food (1166 BRL per month) vouchers
TotalPass access to 3500 gyms and studios throughout Brazil
For everyone everywhere. Were people building money without borders without judgement or prejudice too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse equitable and inclusive.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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