About Your New Role

NIQ have a clear mission to ensure Employee Health and Safety for everyone, everywhere. This is a fast-paced global project working across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. You will be coordinating our health and safety program across the world, working from Pune or Chennai, with multi-disciplinary teams.

You will use your experience of navigating workplace health and safety cultures and working to ISO 45001 to ensure adoption and compliance with global policies in local operational teams. You will use your program and project management experience to ensure timely and accurate project updates and milestone completions. You will use your health and safety experience and qualifications (CSP / CIH / NEBOSH IGC / PSM) to help inform projects on safety topics such as Display Screen Equipment, Office Safety, First Aid, Fire Safety.

This role is largely administrative and advisory in nature so you must be a motivated, self-starter who is confident working in teams based in different locations. As we start our new global program, local teams will have varying experience and knowledge of Employee Health and Safety so you must be a confident communicator, mentor and coach.

Job Description

Responsible for driving the Global EHS Program delivered by the Global Crisis, Security, and Safety Support Team.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect and organize EHS data, write guidance documents, summary reports, and other program documentation as required
• Drive program innovation and identify best practices to improve compliance and Associate safety
• Assist local management teams with the development and maintenance of EHS plans, documentation, and audits
• Coordinate local consultation for the development of practical and accessible policies, procedures and risk assessments
• Drive process improvements by communicating best practices, identifying gaps, proposing practical solutions to operational safety challenges, and technical solutions to local compliance barriers
• Generate training modules on global Learning Management System, monitor deployment and ongoing compliance
• Provide timely communications to all levels of the organisation to promote understanding of the Global EHS Strategy and drive compliance with local regulations
• Support the investigation and root cause analysis for EHS incidences driving continuous improvement efforts within EHS

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant field e.g. Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering
• CSP / CIH / NEBOSH IGC / PSM certified or equivalent qualifications
• Ability to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills for use of digital tools for project management, document control and data visualization (MS Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint)
• Strong technical aptitude in understanding safety data and interpreting insights for non-technical managers
• Competent business and technical writing skills
• Effective communicator and send clear, concise, and consistent written and verbal messages
• Experience in delivering training or coaching on Employee Health and Safety topics

Desirable

• 5 years technical / operational experience in Employee Health and Safety
• Practical experience of working within ISO 45001 framework
• Demonstrable program management skills with ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Experience with risk and project management applications such Riskonnect and Jira
• Practical experience of designing, writing, and developing online learning and integration with Learning Management Systems
• Experience in working in multi-lingual environments, English, Spanish, Portugese preferred

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion