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At WeWork, we provide flexible workspace solutions to help businesses of all sizes thrive in more than 37 countries worldwide. The future of work is here, and we’re not just a part of that movement—we’re leading it. United by a desire to build a global community, our purpose is to give members the support to do their best work, and the space to take their ideas to new heights. Join us as we empower tomorrow’s world at work. 

About The Opportunity

We are looking for a Health & Safety Sr Lead to manage all elements of H&S at WeWork within Brazil. In this role, you will:

Job Role:

Be the subject matter expert for Health & Safety, driving and facilitating corporate governance through Brazil.

Provide the business with strategic leadership for health and safety, ensuring that health and safety is taken into account at all levels of the organisation.

Advise the Brazil Operations Director and General Manager of any potential Health & Safety risks to our people, systems and infrastructure.

Create innovative, straightforward and scalable health and safety management frameworks that deliver health and safety excellence and compliance across the Brazil taking into account differences in regulatory requirements and WeWork standards.

Work closely with the Global Health & Safety Senior Director to ensure company Health and Safety Standards and initiatives are absorbed in Brazil

Guide and empower Community Managers to ensure that health and safety requirements are fully implemented, meet legal compliance and are successful in the delivery of the desired outcome.

Work closely with the Facilities Operations Managers to ensure robust facilities maintenance regimes are in place to adequately control risks such as fire, legionella, electrical, lifts, asbestos etc.

Ensure compliance with local occupational health and safety regulations, including the Regulatory Standards (NRs) established by the Ministry of Labor.

Develop and implement policies, programs, and training sessions to prevent workplace accidents and occupational illnesses.

Support the People Team with the Occupational Health Medical Control Program (PCMSO) in collaboration with external vendors.

Manage the Environmental Risk Prevention Program (PPRA) in collaboration with external vendors.

Monitor and evaluate safety performance indicators, reporting results and implementing corrective actions as needed.

Conduct ergonomic risk assessments to ensure working conditions meet health and comfort standards.

Support the HR team in processes such as return-to-work procedures after medical leaves, onboarding of new employees, and addressing occupational health-related issues.

Support the People Team with the management of employee ( work-related accidents and work-related ill-health, ensuring compliance with INSS requirements.

Deliver training sessions and workshops for leaders and teams on health, safety, and.

Coordinate fire brigade and first aid training, ensuring the company is prepared for emergency situations.

Implement and regularly review evacuation plans and emergency response protocols.

Monitor and manage vendors and partners related to safety, such as companies responsible for maintaining safety equipment and fire protection systems.

Work closely with Community to help facilitate first aid & fire safety training.

Implement robust and mature monitoring, auditing and reporting processes on health and safety performance, training and compliance.  (Including but not limited to accident analysis, training completion rate, regulatory enforcement and H&S auditing).

In collaboration with the Security team , develop and maintain WeWork’s emergency planning, preparedness and management. (Emergency Action Plans)

As required, be the main point of contact for liaising with Enforcement Officers on matters which arise relating to H&S.

Conduct due diligence checks through management of Brazil vendor H&S vetting process of outsourced vendors.

Provide support to organisations the Events Team on H&S requirements, including events management plans and vendor vetting and training.

Working with Operations, Community, Development, People Team and all other departments

The H&S senior lead will build relationships with external vendors to ensure we comply with all regulatory requirements & discuss H&S items monthly. 

Crucial part of the Operations team & success will be measured on the portfolio performance of H&S through H&S Scorecard. 

Reporting to the Operations Director whilst having a ‘dotted line’ into the Global H&S Director, the H&S senior leadrole for Brazil has no direct reports. 

About You

Excellent command of English

Experience managing H&S functions and outsourced vendors.

Experience in a Facilities Workplace environment and experience in managing Events

Strong knowledge in legal compliance e.g. fire, water systems and asbestos requirements compliance.

Advanced knowledge of Regulatory Standards (NRs) and other applicable labor laws.

 Expertise in health and safety management tools, including audits and technical reports.

Minimum of level 5 H&S Qualification 

Hold auditing experience 

Life At WeWork

Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a diverse community that embraces and inspires you—because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated. WeWork is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law.