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UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

Vice President Human Resources – Safety & Security

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$224k - $300k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is preferred, in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences, Industrial Safety Management, or a relevant field.
  • A minimum of 10–15 years of experience in EHS, security, risk management, or related fields within a global organization.
  • Operating experience in manufacturing and/or laboratory operations.
  • Knowledge of international EHS regulations, physical security standards, and business continuity frameworks.
  • Familiarity with industry testing protocols, such as indoor air testing.
  • Strong crisis-management experience, including real-world incident leadership.
  • A proven track record of building enterprise-wide programs and influencing senior executives.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Public speaking experience and experience with Board presentations.
  • An external network with professional associations.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and AI tools such as Copilot.
  • Excellent knowledge of global trends in business continuity practice and programs.

Responsibilities

  • Direct safety policies, regulatory compliance, and risk management strategies to minimize workplace accidents and hazards.
  • Drive a company-wide safety culture, manage incident responses, and report key performance metrics directly to executive leadership.
  • Lead and develop strategy for Environmental, Health and Safety, Business Continuity, and Physical Security functions for the global business.
  • Develop strategies and programs to achieve a world-class Safety & Security culture.
  • Protect people, assets, operations, and brand reputation across a global footprint.
  • Manage the function and strategic investments within approved capital and operating expense budgets.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international laws and regulations, including duty of care.
  • Lead implementation of Business Continuity, Physical Security, and EHS programs and initiatives.
  • Oversee an audit process to demonstrate compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Develop, maintain, and test the Company's business continuity program; support business-plan activities that enable the organization to manage crisis events and meet business continuity planning compliance requirements.
  • Provide leadership on environmental, health, safety, and security performance issue resolution with the business by providing counsel on corrective action and reviewing documentation as needed.
  • Manage direct reports’ performance by developing accountabilities, establishing performance objectives, providing career counseling, feedback, and guidance, and ensuring that policies are understood and followed.
  • Perform other duties as directed.

About the Company

UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

UL Solutions tests, inspects, and certifies products and systems to ensure safety, security, and sustainability. It works by evaluating electronics, mobility, cybersecurity, and energy technologies against established standards, performing lab tests and risk assessments, and applying the UL Mark to passing products. Its differentiators include a long history dating back to 1894, a 2022 pivot to a for-profit unit with an IPO in 2024, and a global, cross-domain scope across fire, electrical, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy Safety science and advisory services. The goal is to help manufacturers manage supply-chain risks and bring safer, more reliable products to market.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Northbrook, IL
Founded
1894

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