Associate Social Compliance Auditor

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

The Associate Social Compliance Auditor serves as an entry-level role designed to develop the skills and expertise necessary to qualify as an independent auditor. Under the supervision of the development team and experienced auditors, this position supports audit activities conducted in accordance with established schemes and client requirements. The Associate Auditor performs assigned portions of audits while working toward full qualification and approval as a sole auditor.

• Develop Professional Competence: Actively develop technical skills through classroom/online training, field training and self-studies.         
• Support Audit Activities: Participate in audits as a learner and team member under the supervision of a Lead Auditor, ensuring compliance with applicable Scheme requirements and client SOPs 
• Assist in Evaluation: Observe and assess situations and processes without independently making decisions or identifying non-compliances until achieving Lead Auditor qualifications  
• Deliver Timely Outputs: Meet agreed turnaround times for reporting and other deliverables; however, does not sign off on reports.     
• Maintain Professionalism: Present a professional image in all interactions with clients and auditees.   
• Engage in Development Activities: Remain available during work hours to assist with and participate in day-to-day audit-related activities, including meetings, training, customer communication, and Key Account Specialist (KAS) communication to clients regarding audit matters.  
• Promote Safety: Consistently adopt safe practices, prioritizing personal health and safety as well as that of colleagues and clients, in accordance with Company policies and procedures.             
• Ensure Compliance: Adhere to the Company’s Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct and Impartiality Policy and promote compliance among others.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (food manufacturing is preferred)
• Experience in supply chain 

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Language Skills – English, Expert level
• Language Skills - Spanish, French and/or Mandarin, Intermediate level, a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal, verbal, written, listening comprehension, notetaking, and presentation skills      
• Commitment to team with strong collaboration skills
• Proactive attitude and excellent organizational skills  
• Focus on self-development      
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects while delivering results on time
• Act with integrity, tact and character
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.

Travel

• Constant travel required (67%-100%)

Environmental and Work Conditions

• Wet or humid (non-weather) conditions - Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Work near moving mechanical part or moving vehicles - Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Work in high, precarious places - Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Fumes or airborne particles - Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Outdoor weather conditions - Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Vibration - Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Bio-Hazard - Occasional (5% - 33%)

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program, overtime (where applicable and with approval), Auditor Bonus Program
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 100% remote
  • Team Building: Wellness, volunteer opportunities

Salary:  Range for this position is $65,000-70,000/year

The application deadline for this role is April 1, 2026

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
 
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