EHS Specialist

Colgate; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 100,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance and Medicover

Sport card

Employee Capital Plan (PPK)

Company Stock Saving Plan

Meal subsidies

Employee referral program

Job summary

Colgate is seeking a Health & Safety professional in Warsaw to conduct inspections, manage internal audits, and maintain OHS documentation. You will lead training, investigate incidents, and contribute to environmental projects while ensuring compliance with Polish regulations.

The role requires a degree in a related field or OHS postgrad and at least 1 year of experience, with English proficiency for reporting and training. A hybrid schedule and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Higher education degree in a related field or OHS postgraduate studies.
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar position.
• Valid periodic training for OHS service employees.
• Very good knowledge of current legal requirements regarding OHS and environmental protection.
• Very good knowledge of English for reporting and training.

Responsibilities

• Conducting inspections of working conditions and compliance with OHS regulations.
• Organizing internal audits and coordinating corrective actions.
• Maintaining OHS and fire safety documentation.
• Providing OHS and fire safety training.
• Investigating causes of accidents and near misses.
• Participating in corporate OHS/environmental projects.
• Preparing safety and environmental reports in English.
• Calculating environmental fees and reporting to KOBIZE.
• Organizing OHS, ecological, and healthy lifestyle campaigns.
• Preparing risk assessments for workplaces.
• Organizing an occupational health and safety committee.

Skills

OHS compliance

English proficiency

MS Office

G Suite

SAP knowledge

Organizational skills

Environmental reporting

Education

Higher education degree in related field or OHS postgraduate

Tools

SAP

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 9/3/26

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#175948 - Warsaw, Mazovia, Poland

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

What you’ll do:

• Conducting inspections of working conditions, ensuring compliance with applicable OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) regulations and adherence to corporate standards within the organization
• Organizing internal audits, preparing improvement plans, and coordinating corrective actions
• Comprehensive maintenance of OHS and fire safety documentation in accordance with external requirements and company procedures
• Providing, organizing, and conducting OHS and fire safety training
• Investigating the causes and circumstances of occupational accidents and near misses
• Participating in the implementation of corporate projects related to OHS and environmental protection
• Preparing safety and environmental reports in accordance with corporate requirements (in English)
• Calculating environmental fees and reporting to KOBIZE (National Centre for Emissions Management)
• Organizing and conducting OHS, ecological, and healthy lifestyle promotion campaigns
• Verifying and updating workplace instructions applicable in the company
• Preparing occupational risk assessments for individual workstations
• Organization of an occupational health and safety committee
• Monitoring and informing employers about legal changes in the field of occupational health and safety and environmental protection
• Maintaining TRUE Zero Waste certification standards in the office.

What you’ll bring:

• Higher education degree in a related field or postgraduate studies in OHS
• Experience in a similar position (min. 1 year)
• Valid periodic training for OHS service employees and persons performing these tasks
• Very good knowledge of current legal requirements regarding OHS and environmental protection
• Knowledge of the BDO system and submitting waste reports to the Marshal's Office
• Knowledge and practical skills in reporting waste, emissions and packaging within the framework of environmental regulations
• Very good knowledge of English (required for reporting and conducting training in English)
• Good knowledge of the MS Office and G suite
• Knowledge of the SAP system is a plus
• Fire safety inspector qualifications will be an additional advantage
• Good organizational skills

What we can offer:

Salary Range: 9000 PLN - 11600 PLN gross per month

Salary payment frequency: monthly

Fixed-term employment through April 2028

Hybrid arrangement consisting of four days on-site and remote work on Fridays.

The on-site schedule is split between two facilities:

Two days per week at the CP Services office (Taśmowa 7).

The salary level is determined by the objective evaluation of the position's requirements, such as required skills, effort, responsibility, and working conditions, which places the role into a specific level within the company's compensation framework.Employees will also be eligible to the annual bonus plan - on target 8% of base annual salary linked to company and individual performance. The conditions of payment of the salary and benefits referred to above are regulated by the Employer’s Remuneration regulations which shall be submitted to employment candidates at the later stage of the recruitment process.

Benefits Package

• Group insurance and Medicover healthcare package (employee contribution is 1 PLN for each benefit monthly);
• Sport card (Medicover Sport);
• Employee Capital Plan (PPK) with employer contribution above mandated one;
• Company Stock Saving Plan;
• Co-financing of meals in the amount of PLN 200 gross per month;
• Store with company products;
• Financial and in-kind rewards for additional achievements;
• Social Fund (holidays contribution, prepaid cards for Christmas, Majówka and Sport&Culture);
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Employee referral program;
• Detailed information regarding benefits will be provided additionally.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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