Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Position Title: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Departments: Human Resources

Function: Human Resources

Grade: 140

Reports To: Sr Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Distribution Center (not remote)

At Sephora, our people create and drive our success. We know that bringing the best beauty products, services, tools, and experiences to our clients means finding, training, and engaging the absolute best talent in the industry. Our HR teams invest heavily in our talent in our Distribution Centers. We strongly believe (and our actions prove it!) that our people are our best asset, and we work every day to arm them with the knowledge and tools not just to get the job done but to feel inspired and fearless while doing it.

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist plays a critical role in supporting EHS initiatives across Sephora’s Distribution Center network. This role drives safety culture through regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, employee training, and data-driven improvements, partnering with operations, HR, and leadership to uphold Sephora’s commitment to employee well-being.

Essential Functions of Job:

Regulatory Compliance, Culture & Continuous Improvement:

• Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards (e.g., proper PPE usage, equipment guarding). Report any violations to EHS and Operations leadership, and actively partner with Operations to address and correct instances of non-compliance.
• Implement EHS policies, procedures, and training programs tailored to distribution center operations
• Research and integrate industry-leading safety practices and innovations
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, training attendance, and incident reports in designated systems (e.g., iWarehouse)

Safety Data & Reporting:

• Utilize Power
  
  BI, Excel, and iWarehouse to maintain real-time safety dashboards tracking KPIs (e.g., incident rates, near-misses, training completion)
• Identify patterns in safety data to predict risks, prioritize interventions, and measure the impact of safety initiatives. Present findings to site and network leadership in clear, actionable reports
• Assist with preparing documentation for regulatory audits or corporate EHS reviews.
• Deliver comprehensive safety training, including onboarding and refreshers
• Lead safety huddles, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives
• Ensure First Aid/CPR certification and emergency preparedness compliance

Maintain emergency response equipment and evacuation documentation

• Conduct job hazard analysis (JHAs) and regular safety inspections
• Lead or support incident investigations and implement SMART corrective actions
• Address ergonomic risks through assessments and process improvements
• Support Workers’ Compensation case management and return-to-work programs
• Partner with HR, operations, and maintenance to integrate EHS practices
• Participate in safety committees and cross-functional improvement projects

Contribute to sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives

We would love to hear from you if have…

• 1+ years of related EHS experience, preferably in a distribution center or manufacturing facility
• Experience in emergency response;
  First Aid and CPR certification preferred
• Experience with workers compensation case management
• Knowledge of distribution operating systems and all aspects of warehouse, production and logistics and transportation-related activities
• Skilled in leading incident investigations using root cause analysis tools such as Fishbone diagrams and the 5 Whys. Must develop and track SMART corrective actions while ensuring findings are clearly communicated to prevent recurrence
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to work independently
• Successfully role mode teamwork and…