About this role
JOB TITLE
Specialist - Social Compliance | Emirati Talent
ROLE SUMMARY
The Specialist - Social Compliance will support Occupational Health & Safety (OSH) compliance across Majid Al Futtaim's businesses by conducting site assessments, reviewing contractor and supplier compliance, identifying workplace hazards and safety risks, monitoring corrective actions, and supporting compliance reporting. The role ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and ISO 45001 principles while promoting a strong safety culture across operations.
ROLE PROFILE
- Lead the execution of Occupational Health & Safety (OSH) compliance assessments across Majid Al Futtaim's business units, operational sites, projects, contractors, suppliers, and service providers.
- Monitor compliance with applicable health and safety regulations, internal standards, contractual requirements, and recognized industry best practices.
- Conduct site inspections, workplace assessments, and compliance reviews to identify hazards, risks, and areas of non-conformance.
- Review and evaluate safety-related documentation, including risk assessments, policies, procedures, incident reports, training records, and contractor submissions.
- Manage the identification, tracking, reporting, and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions arising from audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
- Analyze safety performance data, compliance findings, incidents, and trends to support risk mitigation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, assessments, and management summaries to provide visibility of key risks, findings, and remediation progress.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and business units to strengthen health and safety governance, promote best practices, and drive a consistent safety culture across the organization.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
- 3-5 years of experience in Health & Safety (HSE), Occupational Safety, Compliance, Risk Management, or similar safety-focused roles.
- Proven experience in conducting site inspections, safety audits, compliance assessments, and workplace risk evaluations.
- Strong knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment methodologies, safety regulations, and ISO 45001 standards.
- NEBOSH International General Certificate preferred; IOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, or other professional HSE certifications are advantageous.
- Excellent analytical, reporting, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to drive corrective actions and promote a strong safety culture.
WHAT WE OFFER
- At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
- Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
- Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.