Safety Specialist
About The Position
The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist supports Group 1 Automotive’s commitment to a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace across dealership and collision center operations. As a field partner to Regional EHS Managers, the role helps execute EHS programs and promote a proactive safety culture. Working with dealership leadership and operational teams, the Specialist supports safety initiatives, employee training, incident management, regulatory compliance, audits, and recordkeeping. The position requires a visible field presence, relationship-building, strong organization and attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to support multiple locations in a fast-paced retail environment. Regional travel is required 75% of the time.
Requirements
- High school diploma required; 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, and partner with assigned dealership personnel to implement EHS programs.
- Maintain OSHA logs, incident records, training rosters, and audit tracking tools.
- Enter and update safety data in reporting systems; assist with user management and troubleshooting.
- Distribute safety newsletters, posters, and campaign materials to dealership teams to support employee engagement.
- 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 in managing workers’ compensation cases.
- Provide general EHS coordination and day-to-day support, including dealership support, compliance initiatives, safety projects, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Represent management in site-level EHS meetings and facilitate collaboration between dealership teams and the EHS team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
