Senior Lead, Health & Safety

About Us

At WeWork, we provide inspiring and flexible workplace solutions to help businesses - small, medium or large - thrive in more than 150 cities globally. The future of work is happening right now, and we are leading this moment. United by a common purpose, here we will empower tomorrow's world at work. Join us on our journey as we give our members the freedom and support to push boundaries in their industries, and work to redefine our own.

About the Role

The Health & Safety Sr. Lead will support the coordination, implementation or execution of WeWork's H&S management systems. You will be an ambassador of Health and Safety responding to our business' unique challenges with an approach that balances an un-compromised search for Health and Safety excellence with a commercial and innovative approach.

Objective:

The Health & Safety Sr Lead will monitor existing H&S programs and assist on the implementation of new H&S initiatives.

The Health and Safety Lead will travel as needed within the region.

Core Duties

• H&S Lead will help drive and facilitate H&S programs throughout USC (US and Canada)

• Work closely with the Community, Facilities and Security Teams to provide insight and guidance on Health and Safety matters as required

• Work closely with the Facilities Teams to ensure robust facilities maintenance regimes are in place to adequately control risks such as fire, legionella, electricity, lifts etc

• Promote other cross functional initiatives that foster a world class Health and Safety culture and standards

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of Health and Safety training programs that empower our Community Teams to become Health and Safety and emergency leaders. (Including but not limited to Occupational H&S, Fire Safety and First Aid)

• Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of WeWork's fire drill program and the creation and update of fire emergency plans

• Carry out H&S audits in WeWork buildings when required to ascertain any gaps in the implementation of WeWork's H&S standards

• Deliver H&S training as required

• Update WeWork's Emergency plans and oversee the H&S incident reporting systems; detecting trends and carrying out investigations when required

• Manage OSHA incident reporting requirements maintaining up to date logs and reports

• Engage with contractor/vendor companies as needed to resolve H&S concerns/questions

Experience and Requirements

• 3+ years practical experience in the implementation and monitoring of Health and Safety programs

• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

• Ability to work with a large, diverse group of employees and suppliers

• Ability to meet goals in a fast-paced, changing environment and under pressure

• Self-starter - able to identify and execute work that needs to be done with minimal direction

• Excellent communication, organization and writing skills

• Ability to solve practical problems using reasoning skills

• experience of Health and Safety governance, risk management and reporting.

• Ability to initiate and maintain extensive contacts with professionals and officials of other organizations and companies

• Ability to inspire and engage as part of behavioral based safety initiatives

• Experience in change management

• influencing skills at all levels

• Strong time management skills and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability and experience to develop and implement training material

• Ability to find innovative solution to H&S related problems

• Proficient in applicable technology programs (not all inclusive): Microsoft Office, Slack, Salesforce

Compensation & Benefits

Base Pay: $81,750 - $109,000 USD

Incentive Compensation: WeWork employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan specific to their role. Your recruiter will detail what incentive plan is applicable to this specific role. WeWork incentive plans are subject to the terms of the applicable incentive compensation plan, which will be made available to you after commencing employment. WeWork reserves the right to amend its incentive plans, and nothing in this job requisition or any other document creates a right to a specific incentive plan payment.

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits (subject to the terms of applicable plans/policies/agreements, which will be made available to you after commencing employment), including 20 days of PTO, approximately 10 paid holidays, 80 hours of paid sick leave, 16 weeks paid parental leave, competitive healthcare benefits, 401K plan, Life & AD&D insurance.

Life At WeWork

Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a diverse community that embraces and inspires you-because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our , or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.

WeWork is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law.

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