HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER

Compass Group USA; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Job summary

ESFM is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to uphold a safety-first culture in Salt Lake City and oversee regulatory compliance across Compass and Eurest operations. The role emphasizes proactive risk management, training, and cross-functional collaboration to minimize injuries and costs.

The Senior Safety Manager will lead safety initiatives, analyze injury data, and work closely with operational leaders. Travel and stakeholder engagement are essential to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, or related field strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of safety leadership experience in multi-site operations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and workers’ compensation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and coach managers and frontline employees.
• Conduct facility inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Analyze injury and claims data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with risk management to strengthen loss prevention programs.
• Deliver safety training and lead safety meetings.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety or EH/RM

Job description

ESFM

Position Title: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000

Location: Onsite, Salt Lake City, UT

Other Forms of Compensation: Potential Bonus

ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.

This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.

Job Summary

Senior Safety Manager is a strategic leader responsible for cultivating a safety-first culture and driving organizational excellence in health, safety, and risk mitigation across Compass and Eurest operations at the Naperville and 30S facilities. This role provides expert leadership, proactive risk management, and hands‑on operational support to reduce workplace injuries, minimize claims, and ensure regulatory compliance. The Senior Safety Manager will lead safety initiatives through daily engagement, coaching, training, and continuous improvement, while partnering closely with operational leaders, frontline teams, and the Director of Safety & Health. This position has no direct reports but influences safety performance through strong leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

40%-50% Travel is required

• Analyze injury and claims data to identify trends and develop targeted action plans to reduce financial impact.
• Prioritize units with rising injury rates and implement corrective strategies to improve performance.
• Leverage financial and workers’ compensation reporting to determine focus areas and resource allocation.

Customer & Stakeholder Relations

• Respond promptly and professionally to customer concerns related to health and safety.
• Facilitate Contractor Orientation classes to ensure compliance and safe onboarding of third party partners

Operational Excellence

• Conduct comprehensive facility inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, state, federal, and Compass/Eurest standards.
• Provide written reports, recommendations, and follow up actions to management.
• Support ongoing safety awareness and incentive programs to reinforce safe behaviors.
• Partner with Compass Risk Management to enhance loss prevention and control programs.

People Leadership & Training

• Deliver training to promote safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and injury prevention.
• Lead safety meetings, presentations, and conference calls to reinforce expectations and share best practices.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to managers and frontline employees, strengthening safety ownership across all levels.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, DOT, EPA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Implement and enforce Compass/Eurest safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, or related field strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in safety leadership, preferably in multi site operations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and workers’ compensation processes.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Excellent communication, training, and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive organizational change.

ESFM is a member of Compass Group USA

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ESFM.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eurest Services maintains a drug-free workplace.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.