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OVERVIEW
Realize new levels of autonomy and professional ownership. At Ulta Beauty, our Legal, Risk & Governance team provides clarity and continuity in ways that have made our growth a seamless venture, with keen insights that have opened up new and previously unexplored areas of opportunity. Through superior leadership and work that continually challenges, you’ll have the chance to help set strategic direction through ethical and collaborative thought and practice.
THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE
The Retail Safety Program Manager leads the execution and continuous improvement of Ulta Beauty’s
Beautifully Safe program across all Ulta Beauty retail store locations. The role is responsible for developing, implementing and managing retail store safety programs that protect employees, guests and company assets. This role partners closely with Store Operations, Risk Management, Asset Protection, People Success and Growth & Development to reduce workplace injuries, ensure regulatory compliance, improve safety performance, and foster a culture of safety throughout Ulta Beauty’s retail store locations.
YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:
Safety Program Management
Develop and maintain retail store safety policies and procedures
Lead company-wide store safety initiatives focused on injury prevention and risk mitigation
Standardize safety practices across all store locations
Evaluate safety performance metrics and implement continuous improvement and operational excellence strategies
Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership outlining safety performance, trends, and program effectiveness.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations
Perform investigations related to OSHA complaints and inspections, including documentation and follow-up.
Serve as liaison with government agencies and inspectors
Maintain required safety documentation and records
Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and update policies accordingly
Benchmark safety program with retail professionals across the industry, attend conferences and stay active in industry trade associations
Track and support contagious disease control programs, including reporting and regulatory compliance.
Incident Management
Conduct investigations and root cause analysis of employee and guest injuries and incidents
Prepare injury prevention action plans
Monitor workers’ compensation and general liability trends
Store Safety Audits
Perform safety audits, safety assessments and inspections, in person and on CCTV
Identify hazards and partner with store management and field leaders to ensure corrective actions are completed
Review safety equipment, housekeeping, ergonomics and fire prevention.
Training & Development
Design and lead safety training for store field leadership and associates, including tracking completion and effectiveness.
Manage ongoing safety awareness initiatives through communications, meetings, and engagement programs across the enterprise.
Train field leaders and store associates on polices and safety best practices
Prepare reports and presentations for leadership outlining safety performance, trends, and program effectiveness.
Risk Reduction
Analyze safety and risk-related data to identify trends and recommend mitigation strategies.
Evaluate and implement safety-related technologies and tools to improve risk mitigation.
Partner with Operations and Facilities to address physical hazards
Manage business relationships with third party safety solution providers
Emergency Preparedness
Coordinate and support safety committees, safety captain programs, and emergency response initiatives such as evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures
Partner with Business Continuity, Asset Protection and Store Operations on emergency response incidents and procedures
Develop and support emergency procedures at Ulta Beauty’s corporate headquarters
THE ESSENTIALS OF SUCCESS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5–7 years of experience supporting occupational safety programs, compliance, or risk management (retail or multi-site experience preferred)
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general safety compliance practices
Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify trends
Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy
WORKING CONDITIONS
Travel required approximately 10-30%, including periodic overnight stays
Work is performed across a variety of environments, including retail store locations, distribution centers/warehouses, and corporate office settings
Role requires regular movement throughout store and warehouse environments, including walking and standing for extended periods during site visits, audits, and inspections
Occasional handling of materials or equipment, which may involve lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds
Occasional work outside of standard business hours, including evenings or weekends, may be required based on business needs
The pay range for this position is $90,800.00 - $125,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits.
Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta
ABOUT
At
Ulta Beauty
(NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful
. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label.
Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
Responsibilities
THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE
The Retail Safety Program Manager leads the execution and continuous improvement of Ulta Beauty’s
Beautifully Safe program across all Ulta Beauty retail store locations. The role is responsible for developing, implementing and managing retail store safety programs that protect employees, guests and company assets. This role partners closely with Store Operations, Risk Management, Asset Protection, People Success and Growth & Development to reduce workplace injuries, ensure regulatory compliance, improve safety performance, and foster a culture of safety throughout Ulta Beauty’s retail store locations.
YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY: Safety Program Management
Develop and maintain retail store safety policies and procedures
Lead company-wide store safety initiatives focused on injury prevention and risk mitigation
Standardize safety practices across all store locations
Evaluate safety performance metrics and implement continuous improvement and operational excellence strategies
Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership outlining safety performance, trends, and program effectiveness.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations
Perform investigations related to OSHA complaints and inspections, including documentation and follow-up.
Serve as liaison with government agencies and inspectors
Maintain required safety documentation and records
Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and update policies accordingly
Benchmark safety program with retail professionals across the industry, attend conferences and stay active in industry trade associations
Track and support contagious disease control programs, including reporting and regulatory compliance.
Incident Management
Conduct investigations and root cause analysis of employee and guest injuries and incidents
Prepare injury prevention action plans
Monitor workers’ compensation and general liability trends
Store Safety Audits
Perform safety audits, safety assessments and inspections, in person and on CCTV
Identify hazards and partner with store management and field leaders to ensure corrective actions are completed
Review safety equipment, housekeeping, ergonomics and fire prevention.
Training & Development
Design and lead safety training for store field leadership and associates, including tracking completion and effectiveness.
Manage ongoing safety awareness initiatives through communications, meetings, and engagement programs across the enterprise.
Train field leaders and store associates on polices and safety best practices
Prepare reports and presentations for leadership outlining safety performance, trends, and program effectiveness.
Risk Reduction
Analyze safety and risk-related data to identify trends and recommend mitigation strategies.
Evaluate and implement safety-related technologies and tools to improve risk mitigation.
Partner with Operations and Facilities to address physical hazards
Manage business relationships with third party safety solution providers
Emergency Preparedness
Coordinate and support safety committees, safety captain programs, and emergency response initiatives such as evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures
Partner with Business Continuity, Asset Protection and Store Operations on emergency response incidents and procedures
Develop and support emergency procedures at Ulta Beauty’s corporate headquarters
Qualifications
THE ESSENTIALS OF SUCCESS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5–7 years of experience supporting occupational safety programs, compliance, or risk management (retail or multi-site experience preferred)
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general safety compliance practices
Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify trends
Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy
WORKING CONDITIONS
Travel required approximately 10-30%, including periodic overnight stays
Work is performed across a variety of environments, including retail store locations, distribution centers/warehouses, and corporate office settings
Role requires regular movement throughout store and warehouse environments, including walking and standing for extended periods during site visits, audits, and inspections
Occasional handling of materials or equipment, which may involve lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds
Occasional work outside of standard business hours, including evenings or weekends, may be required based on business needs
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