Lead Assessor

Job ID:41858
Location:New York: 810 Seventh Avenue  
Position Category:Assessors
Position Type:Employee Regular

Role

CSCA Certified - Social Compliance Auditor

Location

Based in United States

Who We Are

At LRQA, we offer a unique and impactful career journey designed to empower our teams to influence change. Join our team for a truly international experience.  With 24+ offices globally (and still growing), you will have exposure to real issues that span the globe. Fasten your seatbelt for an energetic and dynamic experience where you will conduct a broad range of environmental and social supply chain audits to support impact-driven responsible sourcing programs.  Supplier transparency is part of LRQA’s DNA to understand risk exposure associated with social compliance issues.  We constantly develop innovative solutions to uncover and manage risk from social and environmental to building, electrical and fire safety.  LRQA was the first firm to integrate anonymous worker surveys into the assessment process creating the industry’s first integrated assessment.  LRQA has developed EiQ to create predictive models to assess risks of unauthorized subcontracting, human trafficking, labor unrest, and other key risk issues. LRQA has also developed the first KPI-based monthly monitoring program to show the links between business performance issues and social non-compliance.  When a supplier needs more guidance our Capacity Building experts design holistic and custom improvement plans to create long-term solutions.

Job Overview at a Glance

LRQA is looking for CSCA certified, Social Compliance Auditors for an excellent opportunity to work in a multinational organization, that is growing consistently and rapidly

Who You Are

Are you thrilled by the idea of working in a business that aims tackle the world’s biggest challenges? Do you want to work:

• on environmental, social and governance issues
• with an amazing team of like-minded creative thinkers
• in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• for some of the biggest and most forward-looking brands in the world

Responsibilities

• Undertake social compliance assessments based on LRQA social compliance assessment procedures and specific client expectations outlined in Field Instruction (FI).
• Deliver quality reports according to LRQA and client protocols and timelines;
• Maintain knowledge of LRQA social compliance assessment procedures and local labor laws;
• Interact primarily with internal team members, such as for training, coordination and administrative needs. Maintain knowledge of LRQA social compliance assessment procedures and local labor laws.
• Work with team members (co-auditors) to accomplish tasks during on-site assessment and reporting process.
• Adhere to all company policies relating to integrity and confidentiality of information.
• Maintain high integrity for schedule leakage, unhealthy consultants on site and bribery attempts. Adhere to all company policies relating to integrity and confidentiality of information.
• Other assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in a major of Law, HR, Occupational Health and Safety or Environment /Advanced degree is preferred
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in social compliance auditing
• Minimum 100 social compliance audit days (verifiable)
• APSCA registered required
• CSCA certification required
• Must have valid US Driver’s License
• Ability to travel 80% of the time
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent Customer Service and results oriented
• Effective problem solving and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written English and Spanish 
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet-research /reporting/analysis tools
• Maintains a global perspective and is culturally sensitive and aware
• Highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.
• Comfortable with confrontation, with a diplomatic and easy demeanor
• Ability to operate in a multi-cultural environment with persons of varying socio-economic status
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• SA8000 Auditor Certification, RBA, BSCI Certification or equivalent is a plus
• Knowledge of international and local labor standards and human rights issues are preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

LRQA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by local law. Personal data provided by applicants will be treated as confidential information and will be used exclusively for employment purposes only.  Only short-listed candidates will be notified.  Applicants who are not invited for an interview may consider their applications filed for future reference.

To learn more about career opportunities at LRQA, please visit our Careers Page here: https://www.elevatelimited.com/careers/

Diversity and Inclusion at LRQA:

We are on a mission to be the place where we all want to work and we are passionate about embracing different perspectives because we understand the value this brings to our business, our clients and each other. We are all about creating a safer and more sustainable future and our inclusive culture is right at the heart of our business.

Together our employees make our communities better and we want you to be part of our diverse team!

LRQA is a leading global assurance provider.  The integrity and expertise we bring to our partnership with clients support their journey to a safer, more secure and more sustainable future. (Group entities).

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