How to hire a regional safety manager

How to hire a regional safety manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step regional safety manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a regional safety manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new regional safety manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The regional safety manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a regional safety manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a regional safety manager that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of regional safety managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Regional Safety Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Regional Safety Manager	Health and safety engineers develop procedures and design systems to prevent people from getting sick or injured and to keep property from being damaged. They combine knowledge of systems engineering and of health and safety to make sure that chemicals, machinery, software, furniture, and other consumer products will not cause harm to people or damage to buildings.	$26-58
   EHS Coordinator	An EHS coordinator develops and organizes environmental health and safety (EHS) programs and protocols in a company. They typically perform research and analysis to determine the ideal practices, gather and analyze data to identify problem areas and their corresponding solutions, spearheading information drives within the company, and coordinating with different departments... Show more	$20-42
   Industrial Hygienist	An Industrial Hygienist plans and conducts health programs to educate employees about cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in the workplace. They investigate adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions that can affect employees' health, comfort, or efficiency.	$21-49

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • OSHA
   • DOT
   • Safety Program
   • Safety Regulations
   • Safety Procedures
   • Safety Audits
   • Safety Training
   • Safety Culture
   • Safety Policies
   • Risk Management
   • Safety Performance
   • EPA
   • Workers Compensation
   • Site Safety

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Collaborate with cross-functional team to successfully achieve initial ISO 14001certification.
   • Offer training in OSHA/DOT regulations and EPA, build up training programs.
   • Revise and maintain site SWPPP and SPCC plans in accordance with EPA and TCEQ requirements.
   • Experience with addressing OSHA violations and minimization/elimination of citations.
   • Direct EHS professionals at assign locations and support professional development of each.
   • Advise management on requirements for capital and operational expenditure to support EHS.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your regional safety manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A regional safety manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, regional safety managers' average salary in west virginia is 46% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level regional safety managers 55% less than senior-level regional safety managers.
   • Certifications. A regional safety manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a regional safety manager's salary.

   Average regional safety manager salary

   $82,252yearly

   $39.54 hourly rate

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   Entry-level regional safety manager salary

   $55,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a regional safety manager job description

   A good regional safety manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a regional safety manager job description:

   Regional safety manager job description example

   Primary Purpose
   
   Responsible for implementing and managing all aspects of the company's Safety & Risk Management programs including Safety, Claims Management, Compliance and Training.
   
   Essential Functions
   
   Ensure development of company wide safety policies and programs focused on reducing hazards that will lead to reduced injuries and accidents. Oversee implementation of training and awareness programs to ensure that all employees understand their roles and expectations with regard to safety and compliance programs. Develop regional plan(s) of action for implementing corrective actions to control or eliminate key loss sources, hazards, and implement corporate goals. Will hold joint accountability with the assigned regional and branch management for all safety issues in the field. Works directly with branch management, claims adjusters, injury counselors, etc. to ensure complete claims management for Workers Compensation, Liability Insurance, and Auto Insurance. Responsible for ensuring company wide DOT & FMCSR compliance. Responsible for ensuring company wide OSHA compliance. Responsible for ensuring other regulatory compliance (permitting, licensing, etc.) as it relates to Safety and Risk Management. Special/Other projects as assigned by management.
   
   Qualifications
   
   Both Written and Verbal, Well Organized Proactive Self Starter. Competent in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word. Claims Management Experience a plus. Able to work well with all levels of the organization from drivers to senior management. Strong Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA and EPA Regulations Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to perform simple arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, and divide). Ability to perform these operations using units of American currency, measurement, weight, and distance. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Must have and maintain valid Drivers License. Physical Requirements Sit while driving and stand while servicing products Use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects tools or controls Repeat the same movements See details of objects that are less than a few feet away and also at greater distance Speak clearly so customers can understand Understand the speech of another person Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them Able to walk up to 30 minutes at a time without exertion Enter and exit equipment by stepping and kneeling Lift up to 40lbs from your waits to your shoulders Lift 30lbs from the floor to your head Crouch and squat Push 100lbs and pull 100lbs horizontally
   
   EEO Statement United Site Services is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation , gender identity , age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

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5. Post your job

   To find regional safety managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any regional safety managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level regional safety managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting regional safety managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new regional safety manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the regional safety manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new regional safety manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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