EHS Specialist – Environmental

About the role

The EHS Environmental Specialist ensures site compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, as well as Haleon’s internal environmental standards. The role focuses on proactively identifying and mitigating environmental risks by developing and recommending strategies to minimize exposure to hazardous conditions. The Specialist protects employees, the environment, and the company by maintaining compliance, promoting best practices, and supporting continuous improvement in environmental performance.

• Ensure site compliance with all federal, state, local, and company environmental regulations across air, water, soil, waste, and sustainability.
• Develop and implement programs to identify, assess, and control environmental risks and exposures.
• Manage environmental compliance processes, including regulatory reporting, compliance calendars, and hazardous waste handling and disposal.
• Partner with regulatory agencies and lead site inspections, audits, and compliance activities.
• Conduct and support incident investigations, root cause analysis, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain EHS policies, procedures, KPIs, and training programs aligned with company strategy.
• Monitor EHS performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support change management by reviewing projects and new processes for EHS risks and ensuring safe implementation.
• Collaborate with global teams to share best practices and strengthen overall EHS performance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Sciences, and/or Occupational Safety (or related specialization).
• Experience managing EHS risks in the fast‑moving consumer goods (FMCG), pharmaceutical, or related high‑hazard sector.

• Experience establishing programs to manage the site’s different EHS risks and impacts, coordinated within an overall EHS management system.
• Experience reviewing change proposals, including capital projects and new product introductions.
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
• Registered Environmental Manager (REM).
• Knowledge of safety and environmental requirements and regulations; formal education in these areas is preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in the environmental field.
• Knowledge of environmental tracking databases.
• Good relationship building and networking skills to engage effectively with site personnel, senior management, EHS and regional leads.

This role is based in Lincoln, Nebraska. This is not a remote opportunity.

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 of 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.

You also have the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs.

Haleon is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive culture. Personal information you provide is confidential and never used to influence hiring decisions.