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Straive; Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Straive is seeking an experienced EHS Communications leader to shape safety culture and drive strategic messaging across the organization. You will design campaigns, produce executive communications, and collaborate with crisis and regulatory teams to ensure clear, compliant safety narratives.

Key work includes hazard communication, SDS oversight, training content development, and ESG reporting support. The role requires 8–12+ years in EHS/Regulatory Affairs within manufacturing or pharma

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or Corporate Communications.
• 8–12+ years of experience in EHS, Product Stewardship, Regulatory Affairs, or Technical Communications within chemical, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or allied industries.
• Strong understanding of GHS classification, SDS authoring, HazCom standards, OSHA/REACH compliance, and chemical safety protocols.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, executive stakeholder management, storytelling capabilities, and crisis management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute EHS communication strategy aligned with corporate goals and EHS strategy.
• Manage Hazard Communication programs and SDS labeling oversight across operations.
• Lead EHS crisis communication and incident reporting with timely messaging.
• Create engaging training content and manage channel performance across intranet, digital signage and apps.
• Support ESG reporting and regulatory filings with data and narrative drafts.

Skills

Executive stakeholder management

Crisis communication

Technical writing

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety / Environmental Science / Chemical Engineering / Corporate Communications

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• 1. Strategic EHS Communication & Safety Culture
  • Develop & Execute EHS Communication Strategy: Design and implement comprehensive internal and external EHS communication campaigns aligned with corporate goals and EHS strategy.
  • Cultivate Safety Engagement: Create interactive, high-impact campaigns (e.g., Safety Months, Hazard Spotting drives, EHS Excellence Awards) to strengthen a proactive safety-first mindset across all organizational levels.
  • Leadership Communications: Draft executive communications, safety speeches, and leadership town hall messaging regarding corporate EHS performance, milestones, and sustainability targets.
• 2. Hazard Communication & Chemical Safety
  • Hazard Communication Program Management: Ensure complete compliance with HazCom standards (GHS, OSHA, REACH, CLP) across operational processes.
  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS) & Labeling Oversight: Oversee the authoring, management, translation, and distribution of SDS, GHS warning labels, chemical hazard classifications, and dangerous goods transport documentation (DGM).
  • Chemical Risk Awareness: Simplify technical chemical hazards and toxicology data into easy-to-understand visual infographics, safety alerts, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for site personnel.
• 3. Crisis Communication & Incident Reporting
  • EHS Incident Response: Partner with crisis management and corporate communications teams during safety emergencies, industrial incidents, or environmental events to craft clear, accurate, and timely response messaging.
  • Post-Incident Learning: Develop and disseminate "Lessons Learned" communications, safety bulletins, and corrective action alerts following near-misses or incidents.
• 4. Training, Content Creation & Channel Management
  • Content Development: Author, edit, and curate engaging content across digital platforms (intranet, digital signage, newsletters, employee apps, poster campaigns).
  • Training Enablement: Collaborate with technical EHS subject matter experts to design modern, engaging onboarding modules, interactive micro-learning courses, and tool-box talk collateral.
  • Channel Optimization: Evaluate the performance of communication channels (read rates, engagement metrics) and adapt delivery methods to effectively reach both shop-floor workers and corporate staff.
• 5. Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Alignment
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison between technical EHS teams, Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA), HR, and Corporate Communications.
  • ESG & Sustainability Reporting: Assist in compiling data and drafting narratives for annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reports, sustainability disclosures, and external regulatory filings.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Corporate Communications, or a related field.
• Experience: 8–12+ years of experience in EHS, Product Stewardship, Regulatory Affairs, or Technical Communications within chemical, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or allied industries.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of GHS classification, SDS authoring, HazCom standards, OSHA/REACH compliance, and chemical safety protocols.
• Soft Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, executive stakeholder management, storytelling capabilities, and crisis management expertise.