Safety Specialist

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.•Westwood, MA

6d•$100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist supports Group 1 Automotive’s commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace across its dealership and collision center operations. Working as a field partner to Regional EHS Managers, the specialist helps execute environmental, health, and safety programs and promote a proactive safety culture. The role works closely with dealership leaders and operational teams to support safety initiatives, employee training, incident management, regulatory compliance, audits, and recordkeeping. It involves regular field presence, engagement with employees, and identifying opportunities to improve workplace safety. The position is suited to a self-starter with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, communication abilities, and an interest in building relationships in a fast-paced retail environment. Regional travel is required 75% of the time. The salary range is $100,000–$110,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
At least 5 years of field experience, preferably in safety, training, compliance, or operations.
Ability to build relationships with and influence operational leaders in a field environment.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong communication and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to implement EHS programs independently across multiple sites.
Ability to work independently, travel regionally 75% of the time, and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience with EHS or LMS systems.
Field experience in safety, training, compliance, or operations.

Responsibilities

Assist Regional EHS Managers with on-site audits, training, and safety campaigns.
Partner with assigned dealership personnel to support effective implementation of EHS programs.
Maintain OSHA logs, incident records, training rosters, and audit tracking tools.
Enter and update safety data in reporting systems and assist with user management and troubleshooting.
Distribute safety newsletters, posters, and campaign materials to dealership teams.
Coordinate safety meetings, training sessions, and onboarding events across regions.
Assist with incident investigations, timely uploading of incident reports, investigation documentation, and filing required reports.
Assist with management of workers’ compensation cases.
Provide day-to-day EHS support, including dealership support, compliance initiatives, safety projects, coordination, and continuous improvement activities.
Represent management in site-level EHS meetings and facilitate collaboration between dealership teams and the EHS team.
Perform other duties as assigned.