Health, Safety and Compliance Officer

About the team

The Health, Safety, and Compliance Officer will be responsible for overseeing all health and safety matters within the corporate office, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and managing business continuity planning. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a keen understanding of health, safety, and regulatory requirements, as well as the ability to implement effective processes and drive continuous improvement.

What you'll do

Health and Safety Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all health and safety-related concerns within the office environment.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety laws, regulations, and best practices.

LGU Compliance Management:

• Oversee the timely renewal of business permits with the Local Government Unit (LGU).
• Ensure compliance with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) requirements.
• Maintain all necessary documentation and facilitate coordination with LGU officials as needed.

Development of Health, Safety, and Compliance Processes:

• Create, develop, and maintain health, safety, and compliance processes and procedures.
• Ensure that all related documentation is up-to-date, comprehensive, and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Continuously review and improve processes to meet evolving regulations and best practices.

Business Continuity Planning:

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
• Ensure that the BCP is up-to-date and effectively addresses potential risks and emergencies.
• Organize regular BCP drills and simulations to ensure preparedness in the event of a disruption.

Health and Safety Trainings:

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee health and safety training programs for employees in collaboration with the Learning & Development (L&D) team.
• Ensure that all staff are properly trained on safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Monitor the effectiveness of training and make recommendations for improvements as needed.

Investigation of Health and Safety Concerns:

• Lead investigations into health and safety incidents, ensuring that all concerns are thoroughly reviewed, documented, and addressed.
• Prepare incident reports and recommend corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Work closely with relevant departments to ensure timely resolution of any health or safety issues.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field, preferably Safety Officer 3 or higher

At least 3  years of experience in health, safety, and compliance management, preferably within a corporate office environment.

In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations, business continuity planning, and LGU compliance processes.

Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and training programs.

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Certification in BOSH and COSH is a plus.