Senior Manager - Corporate Safety and Security

Overview

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024.

Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

The Senior Manager, Corporate Safety & Resilience is responsible for leading and evolving enterprise-wide programs that ensure safe, secure, and resilient workplaces. This role oversees health and safety strategy, physical security operations, emergency preparedness, and business continuity across a diverse global portfolio, with a focus on scalable standards and thoughtful local adaptations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design and implement health, safety, and well-being strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable local, state/provence and federal/national laws.
• Develop and implement global health and safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Monitor compliance with local regulations and global standards.
• Conduct hazard assessments and implement mitigation strategies across corporate workplaces.
• Lead incident response and root cause analysis for workplace safety events.
• Partner with Benefits and Risk Management to oversee incident reporting, injury investigations, and OSHA compliance.
• Manage vendor relationships supporting health, safety, and well-being services.
• Lead WELL certification efforts for corporate office spaces, ensuring alignment with health, sustainability, and occupant experience standards.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure programs remain current.
• Maintain documentation and reporting systems to support audits, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and preparedness.
• Mentor regional safety leads and influence cross-functional teams.
• Champion inclusion and psychological safety in all workplace environments.

• Establish and maintain business continuity and emergency management frameworks.
• Develop playbooks and escalation protocols for critical incidents.
• Lead the Crisis Committee and coordinate disaster response, crisis management, and recovery efforts.
• Support enterprise risk management through scenario planning and tabletop exercises.
• Validate, maintain, and test contingency plans and communication systems.
• Maintain and train personnel on emergency protocols;
  Oversee first‑aid and CPR certification programs.
• Monitor global threats including natural disasters, political unrest, and travel risks, coordinate communication and response efforts.
• Ensure physical security systems meet internal standards and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee physical security protocols, access control systems, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure security staff are trained in emergency procedures, life safety systems, and associated protocols.
• Manage private security operations for the Office of the CEO, including guard force coordination, access control, and incident response.
• Develop and oversee a travel safety program for business travelers, including executives and family members.
• Evaluate and coordinate travel to high‑risk locations, including personal travel for senior leadership.
• Partner with IT and facilities teams to ensure integrated threat detection and response.
• Conduct risk assessments and security audits across sites.

Minimum Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Public Health, Emergency Management or a related field from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience required.
• A NEBOSH Diploma or IOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety or certifications such as a CSP, CHSO, WELL AP, or CEM preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in workplace health and safety leadership roles.
• Proven experience in health and safety, physical security, or operational risk management (ideally in a global or multi‑site context).
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional…