Health & Safety Manager

About us Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge – more categories, more locations and more people. Dyson launched in the US in 2002, and since then operations have grown exponentially. Our US headquarters is based in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood with an additional office located in New York City. We also have employees working in field sales, our service centers, and in our growing number of Dyson Demo Store’s across the country. We're committed to our campus culture and want to have people collaborating, developing, and learning from each other. By having everyone on campus together, we have been able to nurture a fantastic social and dynamic environment. About the role Based primarily at the Chicago, US office and traveling as needed to perform duties, the Health & Safety (HSE) Manager will be responsible for ensuring end-to-end compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations as well as company policies and procedures across all Dyson locations within the Americas. You will support our leaders and business partners by acting as the subject matter expert for all HSE related matters. You will partner regularly and proactively with the network of Global Dyson Safety professionals to deliver localized requirements in adherence to globalized policies and procedures. The main duties of the role are defined below but there is an overriding expectation that as an HSE professional you will undertake any related tasks as outlined by your manager and HSE Leadership to ensure the safety and compliance of our spaces. This role supports a diverse portfolio of locations across multiple countries, including corporate offices, retail stores, refurbishment centers, repair facilities, distribution and logistics operations. Key accountabilities for this role are risk identification, regulatory compliance, incident management, training program development & execution, site & process audits, emergency preparedness planning, and related continuous improvement initiatives. To achieve these objectives the HSE Manager must partner closely with business leaders, facilities teams, HR, operations, retail leadership, and employees to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations while fostering a proactive culture of safety and well-being. Key Accountabilities Health & Safety Program Management Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies, standards, procedures, and programs relevant to your portfolio of workspaces, supporting as necessary our global workplace policy creation, adaptation, and enhancement processes. Ensure alignment of EHS programs with business objectives while meeting regulatory requirements in identified countries. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure safety performance and drive continuous improvement. Be ready and able to report these KPIs at a standard business and board level at all times. Lead annual safety strategy planning and execution across all facility types. Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local occupational health and safety regulations. Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory requirements and communicate impacts to business leaders. Be proactive in socializing forthcoming regulatory changes and prepare proactive plans to guide the business successfully through these changes. Coordinate inspections, audits, and interactions with regulatory agencies as needed, partnering with local and global team members to ensure all necessary access and information is available at the time of inspection. Manage required permits, records, documentation, and compliance reporting. Incident Management Lead investigations of workplace related injuries, illnesses, near misses, and other employee-centric incidents. Be a collaborative team member for all relevant country level Incident Management Teams, supporting and leading on necessary root cause investigations, testing, lab reports, and critical findings documentation. Maintain incident reporting systems and manage all regulatory reporting requirements. Analyze trends and proactively identify opportunities to reduce risk and prevent recurrence across the business, partnering with the necessary functions to enable and drive reasonable proposals in line with business risk acceptance protocols. Safety Audits and Inspections Partner with the key functions accountable for Safety (Facilities, HR, Legal, Security, Business Leadership) to execute comprehensive, cross functional audit and inspection programs. Work with key department leaders to propose efficiencies to the audit and inspections processes to enable the business to operate safely within acceptable risk tolerances. Conduct site visits to assess compliance and identify improvement opportunities. Partner with site leaders to address findings and track corrective actions to closure. Support external audits and certification programs as required. Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Design and maintain emergency response procedures for all facility types. Coordinate emergency action plans, evacuation programs, crisis response protocols, and business continuity planning (BCP) in line with the other functions accountable for Safety, minimizing redundancy and ensuring cross-functional synergies throughout. Lead emergency drills and preparedness exercises. Training and Safety Culture Develop and deliver health and safety training programs for employees, contractors, and relevant vendor partners. Support onboarding and ongoing safety education initiatives. Promote employee engagement through safety committees, awareness campaigns, and recognition programs. Foster a culture where safety is integrated into daily operations and decision-making. Contractor and Vendor Safety Establish contractor safety requirements and qualification processes. Ensure third-party providers comply with company safety standards. Support safe execution of construction, renovation, maintenance, and facilities projects during all phases of design, build, and handover to Operations. Occupational Health Lead site operational programs, including but not limited to identifying actual or potential physical, ergonomic, chemical, electrical, and operational hazards, recommending, and implementing corrective actions. Support occupational health initiatives, wellness programs, and injury prevention strategies. Coordinate with occupational health providers and workers' compensation programs when necessary. Leadership, Collaboration, and Business Partnership Be the first point of contact for the sites and functions within your portfolio to ensure all HSE matters are actioned in a timely and business conducive manner Partner with key stakeholders to develop close working relationships, provide HSE advice to integrate HSE activities into ways of working, and enable continual improvement in HSE performance through collaborating and actively seeking feedback from partners and end users. Provide regular updates and performance reports to senior leadership. Support integration of safety requirements in new locations, acquisitions, and operational changes. Develop processes for remote management of the HSE needs for Dyson’s portfolio of sites. Generate business cases backed by clear strategy and risk awareness to secure budget for business-critical travel as needed. About you 5-8 years of progressive health and safety experience in a multi-site, commercial business environment. Experience supporting multiple facility types such as offices, retail locations, repair facilities, manufacturing, refurbishment, logistics, or service operations. Experience managing health and safety programs across multiple countries preferred. Demonstrated experience conducting incident investigations, audits, and risk assessments. Preferred competency: Spanish language Occupational health and safety regulations Risk assessment methodologies and hazard analysis Incident investigation and root cause analysis techniques Emergency preparedness and business continuity planning Ergonomics and occupational health best practices Safety management systems and ISO 45001 principles. Certifications (Preferred) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or equivalent First Aid/CPR certification Address: 1330 West Fulton Street 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60607 Compensation: $87,200 - $109,000 annually + bonus opportunity Benefits At Dyson, how we reward you is linked to our high-performance culture. But it’s about more than salary and bonus. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you’re in and the moments that matter. Financial benefits:

• 401K with up to a 4% match
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Lifestyle benefits:

• Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Time
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)
• Generous Child Care Leave Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dyson Product Discounts

Health benefits:

• Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options
• Vision & Dental Coverage
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Dyson is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. If requested, we will provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process for persons with disabilities. Contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io for more information. Dyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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