Risk and Safety Manager

About the Team

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

• 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

Location

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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