Head of Health and Safety

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.
Job Purpose Primarily responsible for providing effective safety management services for all Region and Field employees by utilizing professional workplace safety problem-solving and relationship skills. Proactively applies knowledge of safety regulations/standards as well as policies and procedures, as well as knowledge of company products and services. Assists other Safety Managers as needed and Field employees on safety and health matters.

Supports the branch staff to evaluate their safety program, develop corrective action plans, and carry out/follow-up action plans. Evaluates status of progress toward meeting safety program objectives and initiates appropriate actions.
Assists the region at all levels with preparation and delivery of formal and informal safety training to Herc Rentals employees and customers at customer locations.
Motivate and develop field personnel to sustain Herc Rentals’ safety programs across scope of operation.
Supports Operations Management’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and expected performance of program.
Manages and communicates Regulatory Agency inspections or site visits to Senior Leadership.
Conducts/Coordinates annual Location Safety Evaluations, prepares detailed reports, assists location management with action plan development and conducts follow-up actions until complete.
Liaison as necessary with other internal departments or external organizations/relevant authorities, and provides assistance and cooperation concerning audits and remedial actions.
Assists in the safety requirements at location startups.
Develops personal and professional skills and capability through on-going training, as provided by the company or elsewhere such as meetings, conferences, seminars as determined by the Safety Department.
Other projects as designated by direct Supervisor.

Requirements Familiarity with safety, environmental and transportation laws and regulations, and procedures
Associate or Bachelor's - Safety, or related field; Skills A strong team player, experience with high performance teams
Ability to travel
Computer competence- MS Office products, Safety Management systems, etc
Strong Customer Orientation

Pay Range: Base Salary $100,000 - $125,000 + annual bonus + truck
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flex spending and health savings accounts
Virtual Health Visits
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
Supplemental Disability Insurance
Group Legal Plan
Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

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