Occupational Health Manager

Robert Walters are delighted to be partnering with a global financial services firm in their search for a Occupational Health Manager, covering EMEA. The successful individual will play a key role in delivering occuational health services to support their colleagues and enable them to thrive at work. They will work directly with employees, people managers, Employee Relations, People & Culture (P&C) partners, and regional and global workplace health and safety colleagues. Previous experience in financial services or professional services is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting Employees

• Assist employees in addressing physical, psychological, and social challenges affecting their health and performance.
• Develop inclusive solutions to eliminate barriers, ensuring accessibility for all.
• Conduct individual assessments to identify specific health and wellbeing needs.
• Manage long-term illness absences with continued communication and support.

Advising the Business

• Provide guidance to management on individual health cases, including reasonable adjustments, return-to-work plans, and absence management.
• Collaborate with Employee Relations and P&C on occupational health cases and broader employment concerns.
• Align occupational health programs with organisational objectives.
• Analyse business operations to identify health and safety risks.
• Address common health issues and areas for improvement.
• Ensure health initiatives enhance productivity and employee retention.
• Oversee group income protection insurance claims and work with Benefits colleagues to inform policy renewals and negotiations.

Health & Safety Oversight

• Manage the WHS framework, covering hazard identification, risk mitigation, first aid, ergonomics, and psychological health and safety.
• Act as the key escalation point for incident and accident reporting and review.

Workplace Health & Safety Expertise

• Provide analysis, specialist knowledge, and strategic advice on current trends, research, and evidence to enhance internal workplace health and safety frameworks, including psychosocial risk management.
• Collaborate with regional and global workplace health and safety teams to drive consistency and best practices.
• Oversee reporting and governance activities, including reviewing, analysing, and developing compliance and regulatory reports, both internal and external.

Skills required:

• Proven track record in delivering occupational health services within a corporate environment, encompassing health program management, assessments, promotion, and regulatory compliance.
• Background as a registered nurse or other healthcare professional (such as an occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or psychologist), with an occupational health qualification being desirable.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and health and safety regulations.
• Strategic thinker with a talent for decision-making and developing innovative solutions in complex environments
• Proactive and adaptable approach to managing diverse tasks.
• Skilled in negotiation and risk management, working proactively to resolve issues.
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills, fostering trust with stakeholders across the business and external partners.

If this is of interest, please apply here or email Liz McKeever at Robert Walters on liz.mckeever@robertwalters.com

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