Mid Level Workplace Specialist Jobs
Mid level workplace specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own workplace programs end to end, guide junior staff, and shape decisions on space, culture, and operations with minimal oversight. Roles are concentrated across Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Government & Public Sector, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions available, and employers like UBS, Plaid, and Corgan hiring at this level now.
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DESCRIPTION
The Worldwide Workplace Health and Safety Governance team seeks a Sr. Risk Manager, an individual contributor role, to serve as the subject matter expert for the end-to-end management of regulatory interactions across North America, requiring deep multi-jurisdictional fluency in federal and state plan enforcement, citation interpretation, penalty assessment strategy, abatement compliance, and agency correspondence including inspections, subpoenas, and complaint investigations. As a technical leader who influences without direct authority, this individual will assess and prioritize regulatory exposure, litigation risk, and financial impact across a high-volume case portfolio while driving cross-functional alignment with Legal, Operations, WHS field teams, and Standards & Procedures to ensure responses satisfy both regulatory obligations and operational feasibility. The role demands the ability to leverage serious injury data and regulatory interaction trends to inform proactive risk mitigation strategies, brief VP+ leaders on emerging risks, translate complex enforcement actions into actionable guidance for site-level teams, and advise and coach L5 case managers in building regulatory response capabilities. The successful candidate will move with urgency on time-sensitive matters while maintaining the documentation rigor and sound judgment that ensures long-term regulatory defensibility across all active matters.
Key job responsibilities
- Exhibit excellent judgment
- Maintain relentlessly high standards
- Serve as a liaison between WW WHS Governance and all business units, such as CF WHS, GSF WHS and ATS WHS for continual alignment.
- Ensure quality and timely responses to regulatory agencies.
- Support building WHS competencies and awareness across different business units regarding regulatory requirements.
- Use of data and case management tools to identify trends related to regulatory interactions.
- Monitor performance of business units against applicable regulatory compliance and internal Amazon standards.
About the team
This is an individual contributor role at the Sr. Risk Manager level. The Sr. WHS Regulatory Response and Activity Manager will act as an advisor and coach to L5 case managers and will be responsible for case management that responds timely and accurately to environmental, safety, and health regulatory interactions. We are looking for someone who can contribute to the group's operational excellence by driving the execution of our compliance life cycle and ensuring that high quality compliance inputs are provided in the process. To be successful, one must be comfortable advising and coaching case managers working on repetitive case management tasks requiring strong judgment, have the ability to effectively communicate with Sr. Directors and VP stakeholders, both verbally and in writing, and must be able to identify and document improvement opportunities within the processes these teams work on. One must have prior work experience in a professional setting, a cooperative attitude, and organizational skills. The position requires that you be self-motivated to learn the operations and data analytics, and will involve both independent and team work in a fast-paced environment that is constantly changing.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or related field
- Experience with OSHA and other health and WHS regulatory requirements
- Experience working with MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
- Can communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- ISO 45001 and/or 14001 lead auditor and/or training
- Experience in conducting workplace risk investigations
- Experience leveraging technology to drive process improvements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- J.D., or Master's degree
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
- CPA, CMA, CISA, CIA or equivalent risk, audit, or compliance credentials
- Experience with physical security control and surveillance systems
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville - 109,000.00 - 155,400.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
The Worldwide Workplace Health and Safety Governance team seeks a Sr. Risk Manager, an individual contributor role, to serve as the subject matter expert for the end-to-end management of regulatory interactions across North America, requiring deep multi-jurisdictional fluency in federal and state plan enforcement, citation interpretation, penalty assessment strategy, abatement compliance, and agency correspondence including inspections, subpoenas, and complaint investigations. As a technical leader who influences without direct authority, this individual will assess and prioritize regulatory exposure, litigation risk, and financial impact across a high-volume case portfolio while driving cross-functional alignment with Legal, Operations, WHS field teams, and Standards & Procedures to ensure responses satisfy both regulatory obligations and operational feasibility. The role demands the ability to leverage serious injury data and regulatory interaction trends to inform proactive risk mitigation strategies, brief VP+ leaders on emerging risks, translate complex enforcement actions into actionable guidance for site-level teams, and advise and coach L5 case managers in building regulatory response capabilities. The successful candidate will move with urgency on time-sensitive matters while maintaining the documentation rigor and sound judgment that ensures long-term regulatory defensibility across all active matters.
Key job responsibilities
- Exhibit excellent judgment
- Maintain relentlessly high standards
- Serve as a liaison between WW WHS Governance and all business units, such as CF WHS, GSF WHS and ATS WHS for continual alignment.
- Ensure quality and timely responses to regulatory agencies.
- Support building WHS competencies and awareness across different business units regarding regulatory requirements.
- Use of data and case management tools to identify trends related to regulatory interactions.
- Monitor performance of business units against applicable regulatory compliance and internal Amazon standards.
About the team
This is an individual contributor role at the Sr. Risk Manager level. The Sr. WHS Regulatory Response and Activity Manager will act as an advisor and coach to L5 case managers and will be responsible for case management that responds timely and accurately to environmental, safety, and health regulatory interactions. We are looking for someone who can contribute to the group's operational excellence by driving the execution of our compliance life cycle and ensuring that high quality compliance inputs are provided in the process. To be successful, one must be comfortable advising and coaching case managers working on repetitive case management tasks requiring strong judgment, have the ability to effectively communicate with Sr. Directors and VP stakeholders, both verbally and in writing, and must be able to identify and document improvement opportunities within the processes these teams work on. One must have prior work experience in a professional setting, a cooperative attitude, and organizational skills. The position requires that you be self-motivated to learn the operations and data analytics, and will involve both independent and team work in a fast-paced environment that is constantly changing.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or related field
- Experience with OSHA and other health and WHS regulatory requirements
- Experience working with MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
- Can communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- ISO 45001 and/or 14001 lead auditor and/or training
- Experience in conducting workplace risk investigations
- Experience leveraging technology to drive process improvements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- J.D., or Master's degree
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
- CPA, CMA, CISA, CIA or equivalent risk, audit, or compliance credentials
- Experience with physical security control and surveillance systems
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville - 109,000.00 - 155,400.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
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Mid Level Workplace Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level workplace specialist job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Hiring managers at this level want to see that you led workplace initiatives, managed vendor relationships, or coordinated office moves and buildouts rather than simply supported them. Highlight measurable outcomes, such as faster onboarding, reduced friction in space planning, or improved employee experience scores, and tailor your resume to reflect the scope each employer is looking for.
Which companies hire mid level workplace specialists?
Companies hiring mid level workplace specialists right now include UBS, Plaid, and Corgan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from mid-size to enterprise employers with dedicated workplace or facilities teams that need someone who can operate independently and take on a defined portfolio of responsibilities.
Are there remote mid level workplace specialist jobs?
Yes, though the role is often tied to physical workplaces, so fully remote positions are less common than in other fields. About 33% of mid level workplace specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the more typical setup for specialists who handle both strategic planning and on-site coordination.
How do I move up to a mid level workplace specialist role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate expansion of scope over time. Focus on taking on project ownership, not just task execution, by volunteering to lead office initiatives, manage small vendor contracts, or coordinate cross-functional workplace projects. Building measurable impact, deepening knowledge of facilities systems or workplace technology, and demonstrating that your work improves employee experience are the clearest signals that you are ready for the next level.
Which industries hire the most mid level workplace specialists?
Mid Level workplace specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to maintain large or distributed workforces that require dedicated workplace professionals to manage space strategy, employee experience programs, and day-to-day operations at a level of complexity that calls for mid level expertise.