Field EHS Specialist — Safety & Compliance Leader

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support safety programs across dealership and collision centers.

The role partners with Regional EHS Managers to promote a proactive safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will conduct on-site audits, manage records, deliver training, and coordinate incident investigations while traveling regionally up to 75% of the time in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience in safety, training, compliance, or operations.
• Ability to build relationships and influence operational leaders in a field environment
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; experience with EHS or LMS systems a plus.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability implementing EHS programs independently across multiple sites
• Ability to work independently, travel regionally 75% of the time, and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Field-Level Support – Assist Regional EHS Managers with on-site audits, training, and safety campaigns. Partner with site personnel at assigned dealerships to support effective implementation of EHS programs
• Recordkeeping – Maintain OSHA logs, incident records, training rosters, and audit tracking tools.
• System Support – Enter and update safety data in reporting systems; assist with user management and troubleshooting.
• Communication – Deliver safety newsletters, posters, and campaign materials across dealership teams, helping keep safety top-of-mind and promoting ongoing engagement. Scheduling – Coordinate safety meetings, training sessions, and onboarding events across regions.
• Incident Management – Assist in the incident investigation process. Ensure timely upload of incident reports, thorough documentation of investigations, and accurate filing of all required reports. Assist in the management of workers’ compensation cases.
• General EHS Support – Assist Regional EHS Managers and the EHS team with EHS related tasks, coordination, and day-to-day support activities through dealership support, compliance initiatives, safety projects, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Represent management in site level EHS meetings and facilitate collaboration between dealer team and EHS team.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Communication skills

Field safety experience

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

LMS systems

Job description

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support safety programs across dealership and collision centers.

The role partners with Regional EHS Managers to promote a proactive safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will conduct on-site audits, manage records, deliver training, and coordinate incident investigations while traveling regionally up to 75% of the time in a fast-paced retail environment.