Risk and Safety Manager

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOININGEstablished organization with a diverse workforce spanning field-based, operational, public-facing, and office-based employeesCollaborative HR environment where safety, risk management, education, and employee partnership are key prioritiesGrowing safety and risk function with an opportunity to help shape and strengthen the programHands-on position reporting to the HR Director and partnering closely with operational leaders and employees across the organizationCulture that values practical solutions, education, relationship-building, and continuous improvement over a purely compliance-driven approachWHAT THEY OFFER YOUOpportunity to take ownership of a broad safety and risk management function with significant visibility across the organizationAbility to develop and improve safety policies, procedures, training programs, and risk management practicesBroad exposure to safety, workers’ compensation, insurance, claims, property, liability, and employee relationsOpportunity to work directly with operational teams and influence safety practices at the ground levelRole designed for someone who enjoys building programs, solving problems, and making actionable recommendationsMunicipal vehicle provided for work-related travel between the office and local work sitesLong-term growth opportunity as the safety and risk function continues to developWHERE IT IS LOCATEDOn-site in the greater eastern Charlotte area with approximately 30% of the role involving fieldwork at various organizational locationsWHAT YOU WILL DOLead and continuously improve safety and risk management programs, policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives across the organizationConduct safety inspections and lead or coordinate root-cause investigations involving workplace injuries, vehicle accidents, property damage, and other incidentsAdminister workers’ compensation and other claims while partnering with employees, insurance carriers, case managers, brokers, and claims representativesDevelop and deliver safety training and partner with operational teams to educate employees and promote practical, proactive safety practicesMonitor OSHA requirements and other applicable regulations, ensuring appropriate reporting, documentation, and corrective actionsSupport insurance, property, liability, and broader risk management activities, including working with brokers and underwriters as neededPartner with HR and operational leadership on employee investigations, safety concerns, and other sensitive workplace mattersHOW YOU ARE QUALIFIED3+ years of experience in occupational safety, risk management, workers’ compensation, claims, or a related fieldStrong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety, workers’ compensation, and risk management practicesExperience developing or improving safety programs, policies, procedures, or employee trainingExperience conducting incident investigations and identifying root causes and preventative measuresStrong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with both field-based employees and leadershipExperience 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