EHS & HR Officer

Job Title: EHS & HR Officer

Department: EH&S/HR

Location: Lisk Ireland Limited

Reporting to: HR Manager

Contract: Fixed Term 12 Months – Maternity Cover

Planned Commencement: Mid – End Sept 2025

Purpose of the Role

The EHS & HR Officer is responsible for supporting and coordinating Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives while assisting in HR-related tasks, ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a safe, compliant, and engaging workplace. This dual-function role plays a key part in maintaining and enhancing the site’s safety culture, environmental performance, and employee wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance

• Act as the site’s subject matter expert for EH&S topics including health, safety, environmental protection, equipment/process safety, and property security.
• Maintain and continuously improve the EH&S Management System in line with Irish regulations (e.g. Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act) and ISO standards such as ISO 14001.
• Lead site safety and environmental initiatives, policies, and audits, promoting a proactive culture of risk prevention and compliance.
• Ensure timely maintenance of all safety documentation, records, and regulatory submissions including permits and licenses.
• Conduct and document risk assessments, safety inspections, job hazard analyses and ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked.
• Oversee wellbeing initiatives and support mental and physical health promotion across the site.
• Deliver EHS induction training to all new hires, visitors, and contractors and maintain training compliance records.
• Coordinate accident/incident investigations, including root cause analysis and return-to-work plans in collaboration with HR.

Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action

• Monitor compliance with national environmental legislation and support waste management and sustainability targets.
• Assist in the implementation of the organisation’s Climate Action Plan and sustainability goals, identifying carbon reduction opportunities and resource efficiency improvements.
• Conduct environmental audits and inspections and manage environmental reporting.

Waste Management

• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal processes and track performance against reduction targets.
• Continuously improve waste segregation and recycling practices on site.

Documentation, Systems and Reporting

• Maintain the EHS database and ensure all incidents, audits and inspections are accurately recorded.
• Prepare timely internal reports for management and respond to external regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Q-Pulse system output and updates are reviewed and communicated site wide as required.
• Update the Time & Attendance System (Timepoint) for any absence records, anomalies in daily hours and supporting supervisors and managers as relevant.
• Support cross-functional EHS meetings, delivering updates and contributing to team development and engagement.

Human Resources Support

• Assist with HR policy implementation and support HR operations where required.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives and compliance with employment legislation.
• Act as a point of contact for health and safety concerns raised by employees and collaborate on solutions with line managers.
• Support HR with onboarding and performance-related training coordination.

Candidate Profile

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Science, Safety Management, Human Resources or a related discipline.
• 2 years’ experience in an EHS or HR support role within a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Familiarity with Irish employment and safety legislation.
• Experience with sustainability and climate action initiatives is an advantage.
• Certifications such as ISO 14001/45001 Lead Auditor are desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Confident in delivering training and promoting EHS initiatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety software systems.
• Proactive and flexible approach with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• This role may suit an early-career professional or a manufacturing team member seeking to grow into an EHS/HR support position.
• Some travel between company locations or external training sites may be required.
• The company supports a performance-driven culture focused on internal progression and operational excellence.

The Offer

• Beat the Galway City commute
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Comprehensive Sick Pay Policy – Up to 12 weeks with Length of Service
• Length of Service Awards
• Recognition Initiatives
• Part of an expanding Global Industry leader
• Training & Development Opportunities
• EAP
• Sports & Social Club
• Wellness Initiatives
• Free Parking
• Taxsaver Initiative
• Bike2work scheme

The Company

Lisk Ireland Ltd. began its operations in 1980 and is today the European design and manufacture center for the New York based company. Lisk Ireland applies its engineering expertise in the areas of industrial and mobile hydraulic solenoids, solenoids valves, and more across a wide range of applications as diverse as aerospace, engine emission controls, fuel systems, offshore oil & gas and transmission controls. The Lisk Ireland team is dedicated to total customer satisfaction, excellent service, flexible design and the most competitive technology.

G.W. LISK COMPANY, INC. ® is a trusted brand for the manufacture, design and testing of market-leading engineered solutions including electrical actuators, solenoids, solenoid valves, linear and rotary position sensors, and flame arrestors. Lisk, headquartered in Clifton Springs, NY, began operation in 1910 and currently serves hundreds of customers in diverse markets throughout the world.

Lisk Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Type: Fixed term
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• What is your salary expectation?

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 22/09/2025