EHS Specialist – Environmental

Haleon • Lincoln, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Environmental Specialist ensures site compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, as well as Haleon’s internal environmental standards. The role oversees requirements involving air, water, soil, waste management, and sustainability across site operations and associated properties.

The specialist proactively identifies and mitigates environmental risks by developing and recommending strategies to minimize exposure to hazardous conditions. The role protects employees, the environment, and the company by maintaining compliance, promoting best practices, and supporting continuous improvement in environmental performance. It is based in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is not remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, occupational safety, or another related specialization.
• Experience managing EHS risks in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), pharmaceutical, or related high-hazard sector.
• At least 4 years of experience in the environmental field.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental requirements and regulations.
• Good relationship-building and networking skills to engage effectively with site personnel, senior management, EHS, and regional leads.

Nice To Haves

• Experience establishing programs to manage a site’s different EHS risks and impacts, coordinated within an overall EHS management system.
• Experience reviewing change proposals, including capital projects and new product proposals.
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
• Registered Environmental Manager (REM).
• Formal education related to safety and environmental requirements.
• Knowledge of environmental tracking databases.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site compliance with federal, state, local, and company environmental regulations across air, water, soil, waste, and sustainability.
• Develop and implement programs to identify, assess, and control environmental risks and exposures.
• Manage environmental compliance processes, including regulatory reporting, compliance calendars, and hazardous waste handling and disposal.
• Partner with regulatory agencies and lead site inspections, audits, and compliance activities.
• Conduct and support incident investigations, root cause analysis, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain EHS policies, procedures, KPIs, and training programs aligned with company strategy.
• Monitor EHS performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support change management by reviewing projects and new processes for EHS risks and ensuring safe implementation.
• Collaborate with global teams to share best practices and strengthen overall EHS performance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Generous 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Time-off programs, including 6 months of paid parental leave.
• Benefits eligibility on day one, including healthcare programs; the company pays for the majority of medical coverage for employees and their families.
• Opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on achievement of key business performance.
• Other incentive and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level