HSE Manager

Syensqo is all about chemistry. It’s not just about chemical reactions but the magic that occurs when the brightest minds work together. This is where our true strength lies—in you, in your colleagues, and in all your differences. We value ideas that improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for future generations.

We are looking for

An experienced HSE Manager for Aubervilliers (Paris / R&I) and Silex² (Lyon / Tertiary) sites. The HSE Manager assists the Site Director, identifies hazards, controls risks, and manages a team of three HSE technicians and one apprentice.

The HSE Manager will be responsible for

• Developing, implementing, and overseeing health, safety, and environmental programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and promote a culture of safety and sustainability across our site
• Supporting Syensqo’s commitment to safe, sustainable, and ethical practices
• Covering responsibility for the global safety of the sites and organizational safety of Syensqo R&I Labs
• Being the point of contact for Syensqo GBU Initiatives and Companies on site of HSE

We count on you for

• Developing and implementing HSE policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with Syensqo’s life-saving rules, sustainability goals, and regulatory requirements
• Advising management on compliance requirements regarding applicable EU legislation, ensuring required compliance
• Conducting regular risk assessments, audits, and identifying potential hazards to implement corrective actions
• Leading incident investigations and ensuring timely reporting and documentation of findings
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate HSE considerations into project planning and execution
• Providing training and guidance to employees on HSE best practices and regulatory compliance
• Monitoring and analysing HSE performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Fostering a Speak Up culture where employees feel safe to raise concerns and contribute to a safe working environment
• Coordinating the site’s emergency plan
• Evaluating the HSE performance of employees under your responsibility
• Periodically participating in the management team’s Safety Dialogues

You will bring

• Senior R&I manager with HSE experience or strong HSE awareness
• Comprehensive knowledge of HSE regulations and standards
• Experience in a research organization or laboratory environment, with a strong understanding of lab management, priorities, and safety challenges
• Expertise in practical health & safety issues in labs; a formal HSE qualification is a plus but not essential
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of influencing and engaging employees at all levels
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively at all levels, including with external partners, and influence third-party activities on site
• Customer focus: genuine commitment to understanding and addressing the needs of lab users, with a track record of delivering customer-centered solutions
• Leadership: people-oriented leader who inspires trust, engagement, and positive change, especially during transitions
• Pragmatism: applying rules and standards with context and flexibility, not in a rigid or closed-minded way
• Community engagement: eager to be an active member of the HSE community, sharing knowledge and learning from others
• Resilience: comfortable working in a dynamic environment, driving morale and fostering a positive workplace culture

You’ll get

• Competitive salary and benefits
• French annual base salary range: 63,600 EUR - 94,400 EUR (actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, qualification and internal equity)
• Parental leave according to the country’s rules
• Access to the training platform
• Free well-being and psychological support

Additional information

• Location: Aubervilliers (France)
• This role requires 100% on-site presence
• Ability to travel to other sites

Requirements

• Integrity, confidentiality, loyalty and trustworthiness—access to Syensqo's most sensitive information or systems will be required. Vetting, verification and reference checks must be completed.