About the role

As a Health & Safety Associate you will make an impact by ensuring compliance of environmental and health and safety aspects across Poland, and support the Global Workplace Services team to implement the Global EHS policy, manual guidelines and procedures, ensuring compliance. You will be a valued member of the EHS team and work collaboratively with other team members and key stakeholders

In this role, you will:

• Participate in the General , Fire, Ergonomics and Psychosocial Risk Assessment, Preventive Plan & Monitoring (Continuous Process)

• Control, validation and tracking of EHS legal requirements and ISO documentation.

• Identify EHS training needs, supporting both training implementation and completion.

• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of EHS initiatives and programs consistent with legislative requirements, global guidelines, and industry best practices.

• Ensure 100% compliance with EHS legal requirements. Track and communicate legislative and system changes, ensuring compliance and reporting progress to leadership.

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2/3 days a week in a Cognizant office in Gdansk. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• Graduate with diploma / certification in Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management

• Previous experience in Safety, Health and Environmental Management.

• Auditor for ISO-14001 & ISO-45001, NEBOSH Certificate or similar is a plus

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.