Regional HSW Business Partner

LRQA; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LRQA is seeking a Regional HSW Business Partner based in Houston (Hybrid) to deliver practical HSW services across the Americas. You’ll align regional leadership with LRQA’s HSW strategy, advise on compliance, and drive improvements in safety, health and wellbeing across a diverse client base.

You will monitor performance, support risk assessments and audits, manage incidents and near-misses, and collaborate with local leaders and safety representatives to strengthen governance and reporting for

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of HSW experience.
• Experience in a professional services, consulting or matrix environment.
• Experience supporting HSW compliance across multiple countries in the Americas.
• Experience managing health and safety operations remotely via local leaders.
• Experience with incident reporting, auditing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fluent English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion LRQA’s HSW vision and strategy across the Americas.
• Advise regional leadership on HSW compliance matters.
• Monitor HSW performance, incidents, training, and wellbeing.
• Support risk assessments, audits and management system updates.
• Lead or contribute to regional HSW improvement projects.
• Ensure proper reporting and investigation of incidents and near misses.
• Provide data for governance, reporting, bids and tenders.

Skills

HSW experience

Fluent English

Education

NEBOSH or Master\'s in Health & Safety

Job description

Job ID: 44488

Location: LRQA - Houston - 2500 CityWest B

Position Category: Human Resources

Position Type: Employee Regular

Regional HSW Business Partner

Role Purpose

Deliver practical, effective and regionally relevant HSW management services that protect colleagues, strengthen legal and operational compliance, and support LRQA’s ambition to build a safe, healthy, secure and thriving culture across the organisation. Act as the key liaison point between the Regional Leadership Team, HSW team, Legal Entity Directors, People colleagues, local line management, Safety Representatives, Wellbeing Ambassadors and acquired businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and champion LRQA’s HSW vision and strategy across the Americas.
• Build relationships with regional leadership and act as the key advisor for HSW compliance matters.
• Support compliance with legal HSW requirements, LRQA standards and international standards.
• Monitor HSW performance, trends, risk assessments, incidents, training compliance and wellbeing measures.
• Analyse HSW data and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Support risk assessments, audits, management system updates and continual improvement initiatives.
• Lead or contribute to HSW improvement projects across the region.
• Support and advise HSW Leads, Safety Representatives, Wellbeing Ambassadors, Legal Entity Directors and line managers.
• Ensure incidents, hazards, near misses and wellbeing-related events are appropriately reported, reviewed and investigated.
• Support emergency response, crisis situations and acquisition integration activities.
• Drive HSW communication, engagement and awareness across the region.
• Provide HSW data and subject matter expertise for governance, reporting, bids and tenders.

What You'll Bring

• 3-5+ years of HSW experience.
• Experience operating within a professional services, consulting or matrix environment.
• Experience supporting HSW compliance across multiple countries within the Americas.
• Experience managing health and safety operations remotely through local leaders and stakeholder networks.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Strong awareness of legislation and regulatory requirements across the Americas.
• Health and Safety qualifications such as NEBOSH or a Master's degree in Health & Safety.
• Experience with incident reporting, internal auditing, compliance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English required. Spanish is beneficial but not required.

Location

• Houston, Texas (Hybrid)

Who are LRQA?

LRQA is a leading global assurance partner, combining deep industry expertise with innovative solutions to help organizations manage risk, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth.

Operating in over 50 countries with a team of 2,500+ professionals, we support more than 60,000 clients worldwide through assurance, certification, cybersecurity, inspection, and training services. Our purpose is simple: to help businesses build a safer, more secure, and more sustainable future.

What We Offer

Join a global team where your expertise is valued and your development is supported. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements where applicable, a competitive salary aligned with the market, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Pre-Employment Checks

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At LRQA, we belive that as a leading Global Leading Assurance and Risk Management Service provider, our talented people are our risk management advantage. We belive the best outcomes come from diverse perspectives, shared ambition and working together with integrity. That's how we buid a workplace where everyone can contribute, grow and thrive. Guided by Vision and powered by Expertise, we're united by a shared purpose. If you're driven to make a difference, you'll belong here.

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