Risk & Compliance Manager - Health & Safety
Atlas HXM · Costa Rica ·
- Category
- Legal
- Experience
- 5+ years
Atlas HXM is the global workforce platform built on compliance. We help companies determine how to engage each member of their workforce and then execute with accountability built in — direct Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), payroll, and compliance capabilities backed by a decade of practitioner-led expertise. Recognized as a category Leader by NelsonHall and Everest Group, Atlas HXM builds Human Experience Management into everything we do, guided by our "For People, by People" principle.
The future of work is borderless, and so are we. Our people are located around the globe — in the U.S., the UK, India, Colombia, China, and beyond. Diversity and belonging are not just values; they are who we are.
We are also committed to making a positive impact. Through our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact initiative, we are addressing our environmental footprint and promoting social responsibility. Our impact program is central to our vision and culture, focusing on employee wellness, diversity, charitable work, and ethical corporate governance.
About the role:
As the Risk & Compliance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in advancing Atlas' Health & Safety (H&S) program across 160+ Atlas countries. You will work closely with the Director of Risk & Compliance to design and implement a global occupational health & safety (OHS) program from the ground up, tailored to the diverse industries and risk profiles of Atlas' EOR client base. As a key member of the Risk & Compliance team, you will manage enterprise-wide H&S risk mitigation projects and lead the development and localization of H&S corporate policy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Compliance & Regulatory Monitoring – Monitor, interpret, and implement OHS legislation and standards across jurisdictions, ensuring Atlas meets or exceeds local regulatory requirements. Educate internal departments on obligations and build cross-functional relationships to embed compliance.
- Hazard & Risk Assessment – Conduct workplace hazard identification and risk assessments across varied client industries and work environments (office, remote, field, industrial), and coordinate mitigation efforts with relevant departments for both existing operations and new business opportunities.
- Sales Partnership for New Industries – Partner with Sales to assess H&S risk and readiness when Atlas expands into new industries or client verticals, providing input on deal feasibility, risk tiering, and any additional due diligence or safety controls needed before onboarding.
- Research & Regulatory Intelligence – Lead the research component of the H&S program, maintaining a database of country-specific OHS rules, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Incident Management & Investigation – Manage rollout of the H&S incident management module in Atlas' Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) tool; support incident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective action tracking. Train Operations teams on utilization and incident recording.
- Safety Training & Awareness – Support the design and delivery of OHS training programs (e.g., workplace safety, ergonomics, emergency response) for employees and client-facing teams, in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Anti-Harassment & Psychosocial Safety – Ensure H&S research and policy incorporate local anti-harassment and psychosocial risk requirements; support development of localized policies.
- Policies, SOPs & Frameworks – Develop and maintain OHS policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with international safety standards (e.g., ISO 45001) and industry best practice.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with HR/HRSD, Operations, Legal & Compliance, and Data Privacy to ensure H&S requirements are understood and operationalized globally.
- Enterprise Risk Projects – Manage enterprise-wide H&S risk mitigation projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, environmental health & safety, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in occupational health & safety, ideally spanning multiple industries or a multi-site/multi-country environment.
- Working knowledge of international OHS standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 45001) and hazard/risk assessment methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt safety practices across diverse industries and work settings, rather than a single-sector specialization.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail in maintaining thorough policies, plans, and procedures.
- Leadership presence and capability to direct teams under pressure during an H&S incident.
This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities, and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job. Other duties or skills may be required.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work with a purpose — simplifying global expansion across borders and cultures
- A diverse and inclusive environment
- Country-specific benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Your birthday off and a day for you to volunteer and give back to the organization of your choice
- Generous Parental Leave Program
- Growth and development opportunities with access to a top learning content provider
- The opportunity to challenge yourself in a high-performing organization and leave each day knowing you have made an impact.
Atlas Technology Solutions, Inc. (Atlas HXM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Atlas HXM is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Atlas HXM are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Atlas HXM will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Atlas HXM encourages applicants of all ages.
Atlas HXM will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.
Hiring decisions are based upon Atlas HXM’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, and location.
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