Retail Safety Program Manager

Ulta Beauty; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Vision and life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Retail Safety Program Manager to lead safety initiatives across store locations in the United States. You will develop policies, drive compliance with OSHA regulations, and partner with Store Operations, Risk Management, and Asset Protection to reduce injuries and improve safety performance.

The role requires 5–7 years in safety/risk, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years in occupational safety, compliance, or risk management.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain retail store safety policies and procedures.
• Lead company-wide store safety initiatives to prevent injuries.
• Standardize safety practices across all store locations.
• Prepare reports on safety performance for senior leadership.
• Investigate OSHA complaints and incidents.
• Conduct safety audits and store visits.
• Design and lead safety training for leaders and associates.
• Analyze safety data to identify trends and mitigation.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

OSHA knowledge

Safety program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Realize new levels of autonomy and professional ownership. At Ulta Beauty, our Legal, Risk & Governance team provides clarity and continuity in ways that have made our growth a seamless venture, with keen insights that have opened up new and previously unexplored areas of opportunity. Through superior leadership and work that continually challenges, you’ll have the chance to help set strategic direction through ethical and collaborative thought and practice.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE

The Retail Safety Program Manager leads the execution and continuous improvement of Ulta Beauty’s Beautifully Safe program across all Ulta Beauty retail store locations. The role is responsible for developing, implementing and managing retail store safety programs that protect employees, guests and company assets. This role partners closely with Store Operations, Risk Management, Asset Protection, People Success and Growth & Development to reduce workplace injuries, ensure regulatory compliance, improve safety performance, and foster a culture of safety throughout Ulta Beauty’s retail store locations.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

Safety Program Management

• Develop and maintain retail store safety policies and procedures
• Lead company-wide store safety initiatives focused on injury prevention and risk mitigation
• Standardize safety practices across all store locations
• Evaluate safety performance metrics and implement continuous improvement and operational excellence strategies
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership outlining safety performance, trends, and program effectiveness.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations
• Perform investigations related to OSHA complaints and inspections, including documentation and follow-up.
• Serve as liaison with government agencies and inspectors
• Maintain required safety documentation and records
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and update policies accordingly
• Benchmark safety program with retail professionals across the industry, attend conferences and stay active in industry trade associations
• Track and support contagious disease control programs, including reporting and regulatory compliance.

Incident Management

• Conduct investigations and root cause analysis of employee and guest injuries and incidents
• Prepare injury prevention action plans
• Monitor workers’ compensation and general liability trends

Store Safety Audits

• Perform safety audits, safety assessments and inspections, in person and on CCTV
• Identify hazards and partner with store management and field leaders to ensure corrective actions are completed
• Review safety equipment, housekeeping, ergonomics and fire prevention.

Training & Development

• Design and lead safety training for store field leadership and associates, including tracking completion and effectiveness.
• Manage ongoing safety awareness initiatives through communications, meetings, and engagement programs across the enterprise.
• Train field leaders and store associates on polices and safety best practices
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership outlining safety performance, trends, and program effectiveness.

Risk Reduction

• Analyze safety and risk-related data to identify trends and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate and implement safety-related technologies and tools to improve risk mitigation.
• Partner with Operations and Facilities to address physical hazards
• Manage business relationships with third party safety solution providers

Emergency Preparedness

• Coordinate and support safety committees, safety captain programs, and emergency response initiatives such as evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures
• Partner with Business Continuity, Asset Protection and Store Operations on emergency response incidents and procedures
• Develop and support emergency procedures at Ulta Beauty’s corporate headquarters

The Essentials Of Success

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5–7 years of experience supporting occupational safety programs, compliance, or risk management (retail or multi-site experience preferred)
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general safety compliance practices
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify trends
• Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Travel required approximately 20–50%, including periodic overnight stays
• Work is performed across a variety of environments, including retail store locations, distribution centers/warehouses, and corporate office settings
• Role requires regular movement throughout store and warehouse environments, including walking and standing for extended periods during site visits, audits, and inspections
• Occasional handling of materials or equipment, which may involve lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds
• Occasional work outside of standard business hours, including evenings or weekends, may be required based on business needs

The pay range for this position is $90,800.00 - $125,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

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