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Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Barcelona
- Contract
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Fluent
- English
- Required
- Other languages
- Portuguese
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Flexible pay plan
Visa options
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Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational and/or Environmental H&S or relevant related fields.
- Certification as an Occupational Risk Prevention Specialist (Técnico Superior en Prevención de Riesgos Laborales - PRL) is required.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Health & Safety role, preferably within retail, logistics, or warehouse operations.
- Experience in conducting inspections, audits, and investigations.
- In-depth knowledge of H&S regulations, compliance standards & best practices.
- Proficiency in incident management (reporting, data analysis for trend identification, and corrective action planning).
- Strong understanding of occupational safety principles, accident investigation, and stakeholder engagement.
Nice to have
- Portugues is considered an advantage.
And people who are...
- Strong analytical thinkers and problem-solvers.
- Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills, able to train, engage and create commitment with others.
- Strong negotiators, capable of building constructive relationships and driving alignment among multiple stakeholders.
- Highly organized, with strong communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.
Languages
- Fluency in Spanish and English both written and spoken.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- 25% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands, both in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories and ARKET).
- H&M Incentive Program (HIP) – a global program rewarding long-term dedication.
- Development Opportunities: Access to career growth within the H&M Group, with opportunities both locally and internationally.
- Celebrate your birthday by taking the day off.
- Access to our Flexible Remuneration Plans.
- Enjoy access to Benefits at Work, the online shopping benefits club with special discounts for all H&M people.
- Access to GoFluent, a language learning platform for comprehensive language training catered to your professional needs.
The role
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Health & Safety Responsible, you will play a key role in driving Health & Safety initiatives across the market, ensuring safe workplaces, legal compliance, and strong preventive practices across all stores, offices, and operations. You oversee risk assessments, incident management, training, audits, and travel‑risk processes while partnering cross‑functionally to embed a strong safety culture.
Your key responsibilities include:
What you'll do
- Lead and oversee all aspects of workplace safety and compliance across our locations.
- Ensure compliance with country specific Health & Safety laws & regulations, as well as global guidelines and routines.
- Fosters a culture of safety and contribute to a secure environment for both employees and customers.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Health & Safety Policies, procedures, and manuals in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments and controls, identify potential hazards, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to ensure implementation.
- Lead incident investigations and prepare detailed reports, including root-cause analysis and preventive measures.
- Organize and deliver health and safety training to employees (e.g. fire safety, manual handling, first aid, etc).
- Act as the main contact for regulatory bodies, labour inspections, insurance representatives, emergency services and external healthy and safety partners.
- Provide safety & security support for travelers & execute Travel tracker protocols, including emergency travel response plans.
- Maintain direct contact with Prevention Delegates and Health & Safety Committees.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will work closely with the Health & Safety team, Store Teams, the Construction & Facilities team, People teams, and Operations to integrate safety standards into daily operations.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with...
About H&M Group
H&M Group is a global fashion and retail company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. It operates more than 4,000 stores across over 70 markets, offering a wide range of clothing, accessories, and home goods under brands such as H&M, COS, Monki, Weekday, and & Other Stories. The group is one of the world's largest fashion retailers, with a strong focus on sustainability and digital transformation.
In Spain, H&M Group has a significant presence with numerous stores across the country, including in Madrid, Barcelona, and other major cities. The company also operates a Customer and Transport Operations Center (CTOC) in Spain, which supports its logistics and supply chain operations. For international professionals, H&M Group offers opportunities in retail, logistics, and corporate roles, with a multicultural work environment and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Industry
- Fashion and Retail
- Founded
- 1947
- Employees
- 100,000–200,000
- Headquarters
- Stockholm, Sweden
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- H&M Group has a large presence in Spain with stores in many cities, including Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, offering opportunities for retail and logistics roles.
- The company operates a Customer and Transport Operations Center (CTOC) in Spain, which is a hub for logistics and supply chain roles, potentially open to international professionals.
- H&M Group is known for its inclusive and diverse work environment, with a strong commitment to equal opportunities and sustainability.
- Working at H&M Group in Spain may require Spanish language skills for customer-facing roles, but corporate and logistics positions may offer more flexibility for English speakers.
- H&M Group offers part-time and full-time positions, with many sales advisor roles being part-time, which can be suitable for those seeking flexible work arrangements.
In their own words
About the company & team
WHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
Additional information
We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.
As part of our Equality Plan, at H&M we promote genuine equal opportunities for women and men in all recruitment and professional development processes.
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