Sustainability & Social Compliance Auditor Development Program

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Sustainability & Social Compliance Auditor Development Program

At TÜV SÜD Group we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD Group.

Your Tasks

• Participate in a structured, full-time development program to transition into accredited third‑party sustainability and social compliance auditing
• Conduct supervised audits in accordance with recognized schemes such as RBA, APSCA (CSCA pathway), and SMETA
• Evaluate supply chain operations against labor, human rights, environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Assess management systems related to ethical sourcing, responsible business conduct, and compliance
• Document audit findings accurately and professionally in line with certification body and scheme requirements
• Build and maintain audit logs required for scheme approval and future independent auditing
• Progress through training, observation, and witness audits toward independent auditor qualification

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, social sciences, industrial relations, or a related discipline

• 5-15+ years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Social compliance or ethical sourcing

• Environmental, health, safety, or labor compliance

• Responsible sourcing or supply chain compliance

• Manufacturing compliance or corporate sustainability

• Internal, second‑party, or supplier social compliance auditing

• Strong knowledge of labor standards, human rights due diligence, EHS, and environmental compliance within manufacturing or supply chain environments

• Experience interacting with or assessing compliance against frameworks such as RBA, SMETA, WRAP, ICTI, SA8000, or comparable standards

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken

• Based in the United States with authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred:

• Experience conducting audits (internal, supplier, second‑party, or certification audits)
• Prior exposure to certification bodies or third‑party audit environments
• Familiarity with APSCA auditor pathways or social auditing qualification requirements
• Experience working across multi‑site or global supply chains

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent employment (not a contract role)
• A clearly defined development pathway toward accredited third‑party auditor status
• Paid training and required auditor qualification courses
• Sponsorship and support for RBA, APSCA, and related approval processes
• Participation in observation and witness audits
• Long-term career opportunities within a global certification body

Additional Information

• The anticipated annual base pay range for this full-time position is $90,000 - 100,000. Actual base pay will be determined based on various factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include an annual bonus target, subject to eligibility and other requirements. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees, including a 401(k) plan with employer match, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 2 weeks for other parents, health plans (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance and disability, and generous paid time off.

• This role is intended for professionals who already meet, or are close to meeting, eligibility requirements for RBA and/or APSCA auditor approval

• Candidates without relevant industry and compliance experience cannot be considered

• Typical travel requirement is approximately 70%, primarily within the United States with occasional international travel

• The role involves regular on-site audits in manufacturing and supply chain environments

• This position is not designed for entry-level candidates or for already fully independent freelance auditors

• We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Work Area: Others

Country/Region: United States

Job Location: Wakefield, San Diego, Auburn Hills, New Brighton, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, Bakersfield, Boston / Peabody, Cincinnati, Corpus Christi, Erie, Grand Junction, Groves, Houston, La Porte, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Plymouth, Raleigh-Durham, Schaumburg, Shorewood, St. Louis, Belle Chase, Billings, Boston, Brecksville, Clark, Downey, Fremont, Lafayette, Las Vegas, Peabody, Woodbridge, Alpharetta, Excelsior, Grass Valley, Holland, Mammoth Lakes, Peabody/ New Brighton, Quincy, Rancho Bernardo, Wild River, Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, New Haven, New London, Norfolk, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Grand Rapids, Greenville, Jackson, Miami, New Orleans, Newport, Providence, Savannah

Working Model: Home-Office

Employment Type: Full time / regular

Company: TÜV SÜD America Inc.

Org Unit Code: USA-BA

Requisition ID: 4177

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