VP HR, Safety & Security

UL Solutions•Northbrook, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Human Resource Officer, the VP HR, Safety and Security protects the environment, employees, and business from harm to allow them to reach full potential. The VP HR, Safety and Security directs ULS safety policies, regulatory compliance (e.g., OSHA), and risk management strategies to minimize workplace accidents and hazards. This role drives a company-wide safety culture, manage incident responses, and report key performance metrics directly to executive leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, preferably a Master’s, degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences, Industrial Safety Management, or a relevant field
minimum 10-15 years of working experience in EHS, security, risk management, or related fields within a global organization
Operating experience in manufacturing and/or laboratory operations
Knowledge of international EHS regulations, physical security standards and business continuity frameworks
Familiar with industry testing protocols (e.g., indoor air testing)
Strong crisis-management experience, including real-world incident leadership
Proven track record of building enterprise-wide programs and influencing senior executives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Requires public speaking experience and experience with Board presentations
External network with professional associations
Proficient in the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and AI tools such as CoPilot
Excellent knowledge of global trends in Business Continuity practice and programs

Responsibilities

Leads and develops strategy for Environmental, Health and Safety, Business Continuity and Physical Security function for UL Solutions global business.
Develop strategies and programs to achieve a world-class Safety & Security culture
Responsible for protecting people, assets, operations, and brand reputation across a global footprint
Manage function and strategic investments within approved capex and opex budget
Ensure UL Solutions is fully compliant with Local, State, Federal, and International laws and regulations including duty of care
Lead implementation of Business Continuity, Physical Security and EHS programs and initiatives
Oversee a robust audit process to demonstrate compliance with all laws and regulations
Responsible for developing, maintaining and testing the Company's business continuity program.
Support all business plan activities necessary to enable the Organization to manage a crisis event as well as meet compliance requirements for BCP planning
Provide leadership on environmental, health, afety and security performance issues resolution with business by providing counsel on corrective action and review documentation as needed
Manages the performance of direct reports by developing accountabilities, establishing performance objectives, providing career counseling, feedback and guidance and ensuring that all policies are understood and adhered to
Performs other duties as directed.