Vice President, Health and Safety

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $3.3 billion as of March 31, 2024. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 412 locations and has approximately 7,600 employees in North America.

Short Description

The Vice President is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the company’s comprehensive safety programs, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and fostering a culture of safety across all levels of the organization. This executive will lead initiatives to minimize risks, conduct safety training, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.

Responsibilities

Safety Strategy and Leadership:

• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures across the organization.
• Lead safety initiatives, fostering a company culture that incorporates Safety as a foundational pillar.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate safety into business operations.
  
  

Customer Facing Training Programs:

• Design and oversee safety training programs for contractors and customers, while providing customer-facing training as part of our solution selling.
• Explore partnerships with industry associations or certification bodies to enhance training offerings.
  
  

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with local, state, provincial, and federal safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, identifying areas for improvement.
  
  

Relationship Building:

• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, industry peers, and safety experts.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to promote safety training services.
  
  

Data Collection and Reporting:

• Collect safety performance metrics and analyze trends.
• Prepare reports for senior management and the board.
  
  

Revenue Stream Enhancement:

• Identify additional revenue opportunities related to safety:
• Safety equipment rentals: Offer safety gear as part of equipment rentals.
• Certification programs: Develop safety certifications for clients’ employees.
  

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in safety management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Industrial Safety experience preferred.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful safety programs in a similar industry.
• Being a network of branches throughout the United States and Canada, travel is required.
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional safety certification (e.g., CSP, CIH) is highly desirable.
  
  

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and influence others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with all levels of the organization.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry standards.
• Experience with safety training program development and delivery.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement strategic solutions.
• Willingness to travel as needed to various company locations and sites.
  
  

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Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flex spending and health savings accounts

Virtual Health Visits

24 Hour Nurse Line

Healthy Pregnancy Program

Tobacco Cessation Program

Weight Loss Program

Building Your Financial Future

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)

Paid parental leave.

Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Supplemental Disability Insurance

Group Legal Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.