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Herc Rentals · 1 month ago

Vice President, Health and Safety

Bonita Springs, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$225K/yr - $275K/yr

10+ years exp

Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America, and they are seeking a Vice President, Health and Safety to shape and execute a forward-thinking safety vision. The role involves driving enterprise-wide safety strategy, embedding safety into the organizational culture, and delivering measurable improvements in safety performance and business outcomes.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Define and execute a long-term safety strategy that supports the company’s mission, operational excellence, and risk mitigation goals

Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, integrating safety into strategic planning, capital investments, and operational decisions

Champion a culture of safety ownership and accountability at all levels of the organization

Build strong cross-functional relationships with Operations, HR, Legal, Sales, and Marketing to embed safety into core business processes

Represent the company with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and external stakeholders to influence policy and stay ahead of regulatory trends

Partner with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development to build internal safety capabilities and leadership pipelines

Establish and monitor key safety performance indicators (KPIs) and leading indicators to drive accountability and transparency

Leverage analytics and digital tools to identify trends, predict risks, and inform strategic decisions

Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership and the Board of Directors

Ensure full compliance with all applicable safety regulations across U.S. and Canadian operations

Lead the development of customer-facing safety training programs to enhance client value and support solution-based selling

Establish partnerships with industry associations and certification bodies to expand training offerings and credibility

Position safety services as a revenue-generating capability through innovative offerings such as certification programs and safety consulting

Oversee enterprise-wide safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations, ensuring timely corrective actions and continuous improvement

Develop and maintain governance frameworks and policies that support consistent safety practices across all business units

Identify and develop new revenue streams tied to safety, including: Safety Equipment Rentals: Integrate safety gear into equipment rental offerings. Client Certification Programs: Launch branded safety certification programs for customer employees. Digital Safety Tools: Explore technology-enabled safety solutions (e.g., mobile apps, wearables, AI-driven risk alerts)

Qualification

Safety ManagementRegulatory ComplianceData-Driven Decision MakingOccupational HealthSafetySafety Program DevelopmentLeadership ExperienceVisionary LeadershipStakeholder EngagementBusiness AcumenTravel WillingnessSafety Regulations KnowledgeCommunication SkillsFacilitation Skills