Health & Safety Responsible - Sales Market Finland, Latvia, Lithuania & Estonia

WHAT YOU’LL DO 
As a Health & Safety (H&S) Responsible, you lead the Health & Safety strategy and execution in the Sales Market, ensuring safe workplaces, legal compliance, and strong preventive practices across all stores, offices, and operations. You oversee risk assessments, incident management, training, audits, and travel‑risk processes while partnering cross‑functionally to embed a strong safety culture. 

You will: 

• Responsible for the H&S Strategy and execution within the Sales Market
• Lead and oversee all aspects of workplace safety and compliance across our locations. Monitor and update standards when changes are needed. 
• Ensure compliance with country specific H&S laws & regulations, global guidelines and routines 
• Fosters a culture of safety and provides a secure environment for both employees and customers. 
• Develop, implement, and maintain Health & Safety Policies, procedures, and manuals in compliance with laws and regulations.  
• Organize and deliver health and safety training to employees (e.g. fire safety, manual handling, first aid, etc). 
• Monitor and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislation and company standards. 
• Collaborate with HR and Operations to integrate safety standards into daily operations. 
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and awareness around workplace Health and Safety.  
• Provide safety & security support for travelers & execute Travel tracker protocols (emergency travel response plans) 
• Develop emergency procedures, evacuation protocols and staff training programs. 
• Collect and analyze data from incidents to identify patterns and set corrective actions and mitigation plans 
• Conducting investigations into accident causes, implement corrective actions and engage with relevant stakeholders 

WHO YOU ARE 

You are a knowledgeable, structured H&S professional with strong analytical, communication, and investigative skills, capable of turning safety requirements into clear actions. You influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, act with integrity, and provide practical leadership to ensure a safe, compliant, and continuously improving working environment.

We are looking for people with… 

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a Health & Safety role, preferably within retail, logistics, or warehouse operations. 
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing safety policies and procedures. 
• Proven track record in conducting inspections, audits, and investigations. 
• Experience with global / multi-country compliance frameworks is a strong advantage. 
• Professional certification such as NEBOSH, IOSH Managing Safely, Incident Investigation and Reporting certifications or equivalent is highly desirable. 
• First Aid and Fire Safety certifications are an advantage. 
• Fluency in English both written/verbal is mandatory. 

And people who are… 

• In-depth knowledge of H&S regulations, compliance standards & best practices. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; able to train, engage and create commitment with others. 
• Ability to develop and implement H&S policies, risk assessments, and emergency response plans. 
• Expertise in travel risk management protocols, including traveler safety and crisis response. 
• Proficiency in incident management (reporting, data analysis for trend identification, and corrective action planning). 
• Strong understanding of occupational safety principles, accident investigation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational and/or Environmental H&S or relevant related fields. 

JOIN US​ 
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.​

If you feel your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, apply by sending your application through the career site in ENGLISH as soon as possible but no later than 21st June, 2026. As we review applications continuously, the role may be closed early. 

This is a full-time permanent position and it is based in our Helsinki Support Office. Local contract will be offered for this role.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.​ 

WHO WE ARE​ 
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.​ 

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. ​ 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE ​ 
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. ​ 

All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here. 

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.​