EHS Specialist - Environmental

Haleon is seeking an EHS Specialist - Environmental in Richmond, VA, responsible for managing and improving environmental health and safety programs. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, developing strategies to manage environmental risks, and leading safety initiatives. Key tasks include regulatory reporting, workplace inspections, and incident investigations. The position emphasizes preventing environmental exposure and promoting employee health and safety.
Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

As the EHS Specialist – Environmental, you will be responsible for establishing, implementing, managing, and continuously improving the environment, health, and safety programs for our Richmond facility. This specialist will have broad knowledge of EHS regulatory compliance programs and EHS specialty areas including Environmental Engineering, Employee Health and Wellness, and Risk Management.

You will be responsible for the implementation of Haleon’s Environmental strategic objectives, targets, and the management of related Environmental programs following all federal, state, and local environmental regulations; including all Haleon related environmental standards. These regulations apply to air, water, soil, waste, and sustainability requirements as they pertain to the site and associated properties. The primary goal is to prevent environmental exposures by protecting employees and the company through recommending strategies and solutions to minimize exposure to harmful elements and conditions.

The EHS Specialist - Environmental will provide guidance in managing budgets to support outside services and operating expenses. There is also a need for this person to lead and support safety at the site as it relates to key areas such as, injury and illness prevention, incident investigation (RCA), risk assessments, regulatory compliance, internal auditing, EHS training, and health and wellbeing safety.

Key responsibilities:
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations as they apply to the protection of the environment including all company assets.
• Establish programs to identify, assess and control environmental exposure risks to air, water, soil, and waste as it pertains to the site.
• Develops strategies and programs to manage exposures and control environmental hazards to meet applicable regulations and company standards.
• Complete all required Environmental Regulatory and Haleon reporting requirements on time and follow-up immediately regarding any gaps in compliance.
• Coordinate compliance with environmental regulations including liaison with regulatory agencies and inspectors.
• Review and track investigations of injuries, illnesses, environmental releases, non-injury accidents and near-misses to ensure that they are effective, and that they identify and resolve root causes. Lead investigations into serious adverse events.
• Manage and carry out regular workplace inspections and audits to monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and company and site policies, standards, and procedures.
• Assist with risk assessments, as applicable.
• Establish site EHS policies, objectives, key performance indicators and targets that reflect local needs and alignment with Haleon’s short and long term EHS strategy. Ensure local EHS SOPs effectively comply with Haleon’s overall EHS management system.
• Design, conduct and oversee EH&S training.
• Monitor and analyze EHS performance and initiate action to support or correct trends.
• Establish programs to manage the site’s different EHS risks and impacts, coordinated within an overall EHS management system. Review internal auditing systems, health and wellness initiatives, and identify potential EHS issues and participate in their resolution.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at other Haleon sites in North America and around the world to ensure that EHS best practices and lessons from adverse events are shared effectively.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Environmental or related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the Environmental Field.
• Experience in managing Environmental risks in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), Pharmaceutical or related high-hazard sector.
• Knowledge of Safety and Environmental requirements and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s Degree Membership of a relevant and internationally recognized professional organization (e.g. NAEP, AAEES).
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Registered Environmental Manager (REM)
• Knowledge in the use of Environmental tracking databases.
• Good relationship building and networking, to engage effectively with site personnel, senior management, EHS and Regional leads.

Location: Richmond, VA (onsite)

## Benefits

Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.

## Job Posting End Date

2026-04-09

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.

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## Note to candidates

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