Officer - Social Compliance

Key Responsibilities:

1. Compliance Monitoring:
   

• Conduct regular internal audits and assessments to ensure compliance with labor laws, health and safety regulations, and international standards (e.g., SA8000, ISO 14001).
  
• Monitor working conditions, employee well-being, and factory environmental impact to ensure adherence to corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies.
  
• Ensure that the factory meets the requirements set by customers and international certifications for social compliance.
  

Audit and Reporting:

• Prepare reports and documentation for social compliance audits.
  
• Follow up on non-compliance issues and ensure corrective actions are taken in a timely manner.
  
• Coordinate and manage external audits by third-party organizations and customers' compliance teams.
  

Training and Awareness:

• Conduct training programs for factory management and workers on social compliance issues such as workers’ rights, health and safety, and environmental protection.
  
• Educate workers about their rights and provide mechanisms for them to report grievances safely.
  

Corrective Action Plans:

• Work with management to develop and implement corrective action plans to address areas of non-compliance.
  
• Ensure that improvements are implemented and followed up on regularly.
  

Grievance Management:

• Establish and manage systems for workers to report grievances, ensuring that they are addressed in a timely and effective manner.
  
• Maintain open communication channels with workers and unions, if applicable.
  

Supplier Management:

• Work with suppliers to ensure they meet social compliance standards and that the factory’s supply chain remains ethical and responsible.
  
• Perform supplier audits and follow up on corrective actions for any identified issues.
  

Legal and Ethical Compliance:

• Stay updated on local and international labor laws, regulations, and ethical practices.
  
• Implement best practices for workplace ethics and ensure compliance with international labor standards such as the ILO (International Labor Organization) guidelines.
  

Health and Safety:

• Oversee workplace health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with local laws and international standards.
  
• Conduct risk assessments, provide recommendations for improving workplace safety, and ensure workers are provided with the necessary protective equipment.
  

Reporting to Management:

• Provide regular reports to senior management regarding social compliance issues, audits, and progress on corrective actions.
  
• Advise management on any changes in regulations or industry standards that may affect the factory’s operations.
  

Working Conditions:

• The Social Compliance Officer typically works on-site at the garment factory and may need to travel to various supplier locations or attend external training sessions and audits.
  

Requirements

Key Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
  
• Good knowledge about labor laws/codes, statutory and social compliance
  
• Working experience in the Garment Manufacturing industry will be an added advantage.
  
• Should be willing to travel