Risk and Safety Manager

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• Established organization with a diverse workforce spanning field-based, operational, public-facing, and office-based employees
• Collaborative HR environment where safety, risk management, education, and employee partnership are key priorities
• Growing safety and risk function with an opportunity to help shape and strengthen the program
• Hands-on position reporting to the HR Director and partnering closely with operational leaders and employees across the organization
• Culture that values practical solutions, education, relationship-building, and continuous improvement over a purely compliance-driven approach

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• Opportunity to take ownership of a broad safety and risk management function with significant visibility across the organization
• Ability to develop and improve safety policies, procedures, training programs, and risk management practices
• Broad exposure to safety, workers’ compensation, insurance, claims, property, liability, and employee relations
• Opportunity to work directly with operational teams and influence safety practices at the ground level
• Role designed for someone who enjoys building programs, solving problems, and making actionable recommendations
• Municipal vehicle provided for work-related travel between the office and local work sites
• Long-term growth opportunity as the safety and risk function continues to develop

WHERE IT IS LOCATED

• On-site in the greater eastern Charlotte area with approximately 30% of the role involving fieldwork at various organizational locations

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead and continuously improve safety and risk management programs, policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives across the organization
• Conduct safety inspections and lead or coordinate root-cause investigations involving workplace injuries, vehicle accidents, property damage, and other incidents
• Administer workers’ compensation and other claims while partnering with employees, insurance carriers, case managers, brokers, and claims representatives
• Develop and deliver safety training and partner with operational teams to educate employees and promote practical, proactive safety practices
• Monitor OSHA requirements and other applicable regulations, ensuring appropriate reporting, documentation, and corrective actions
• Support insurance, property, liability, and broader risk management activities, including working with brokers and underwriters as needed
• Partner with HR and operational leadership on employee investigations, safety concerns, and other sensitive workplace matters

HOW YOU ARE QUALIFIED

• 3 years of experience in occupational safety, risk management, workers’ compensation, claims, or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety, workers’ compensation, and risk management practices
• Experience developing or improving safety programs, policies, procedures, or employee training
• Experience conducting incident investigations and identifying root causes and preventative measures
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with both field-based employees and leadership
• Experience in a municipal, manufacturing, construction, public safety, utilities, transportation, or other operational environment is highly relevant; relevant safety, risk, OSHA, or HR certifications are a plus