Lead Assessor

Job ID:43674Location:New York: 810 Seventh AvenuePosition Category:AssessorsPosition Type:Employee RegularWho We AreAt 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 GlanceLRQA is looking for a Lead Assessor for an excellent opportunity to work in a multinational organization, that is growing consistently and rapidly. The lead assessor will be responsible for conducting social compliance assessments and investigations against local law and various customer or scheme standards as well as delivering a detailed report with actional information for customers.Who You AreAre you thrilled by the idea of working in a business that aims to tackle the world’s biggest challenges? Do you want to work:on environmental, social and governance issueswith an amazing team of like-minded creative thinkersin a fast-paced dynamic environmentfor some of the biggest and most forward-looking brands in the worldResponsibilitiesConduct audits as neededBook travel in accordance with assigned scheduleConduct an opening meeting with management outlining scope and client expectationsInterview management to understand facility practicesConduct a facility walkthrough to observe facility practicesReview documentation that demonstrates practicesInterview workers (ideally in native language or with the use of a translator) in a sensitive but impartial way to verify and explore practicesTriangulate data across data sources to come to an informed conclusion on practices Presenting results to facility managementAdvise companies on ways to improve working conditions for workersWrite comprehensive reports in English (and local language CAPs) for each assessment, in a timely and accurate mannerProvide clients, facility, vendor, and fellow staff necessary clarifications on the audit results or the report in a professional, timely, and accurate mannerFinally, meet Key Performance Targets related to report turnaround time, report quality, and budget.Qualifications4-year college degree in a major of Law, HR, Occupational Health and Safety or Environment /Advanced degree is preferredMinimum five (5) years of experience in social compliance auditingMinimum 200 social compliance audit days (verifiable)APSCA Registration Required, must be CSCAMust have valid driver’s licenseAbility to travel 80% of the timeStrong business acumenSolutions oriented and customer orientedEffective problem solving and negotiation skillsExcellent verbal and written English and SpanishAdaptable and flexibleComfortable in various industries e.g. manufacturing, food & beverage, agricultureHigh degree of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet-research /reporting/analysis toolsMaintains a global perspective and is culturally sensitive and awareHighest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.Comfortable with confrontation, with a diplomatic and easy demeanorAbility to operate in a multi-cultural environment with people of varying socio-economic statusAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information.RBA, BSCI, SLCP and other audit Certifications are a plusDiversity 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 ).Copyright © LRQA 2021. All rights reserved. Terms of use. Privacy Policy.