[Remote] Auditor, Social Responsibility (Social Compliance Auditor)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Carhartt is a company committed to serving hardworking people by building durable products. They are seeking an Auditor for Social Responsibility to support strategic goals and ensure compliance with their Workplace Code of Conduct through assessments and training of suppliers across North America.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite social compliance assessments across North America and select international locations, assessing supplier adherence to Carhartt’s Workplace Code of Conduct through walkthroughs, document reviews, and worker interviews
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Social Responsibility risks and practices, guiding factories to align with Carhartt’s mission of protecting the hardworking people who make our durable products
• Develop high-quality assessment reports that clearly synthesize findings from onsite evaluations, training sessions, documentation reviews, and data analysis
• Train and coach suppliers on creating effective Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), and recommend targeted training to close program gaps
• Manage and monitor CAP progress to ensure timely and measurable improvement across supplier facilities
• Collaborate with the Global Social Responsibility team and internal/external partners to support the onboarding of potential new suppliers
• Plan, schedule, and execute onsite audits and follow-up visits as required
• Escalate zero-tolerance findings to department Senior Manager within 24 hours, providing detailed summaries, recommended actions, and Immediate Action Plans
• Maintain accurate records of supplier assessments, CAPs, and related documentation to ensure data integrity across the compliance database
• Support policy and procedure development by providing insights and recommendations based on industry trends, risk assessments, and emerging Social Responsibility standards
• Conduct research on country-specific regulations, industry risks, and Social Responsibility issues to help identify and mitigate high-risk situations
• Lead risk-based audit planning by identifying high-risk regions, suppliers, and product categories to prioritize assessment and remediation efforts

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business, corporate responsibility, environmental management or technical/science, or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in social compliance or corporate social responsibility
• Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and spoken
• Required auditor experience in conducting social compliance factory audits
• Knowledge of International labor standards and compliance programs, preferably in US, Mexico, Central America countries
• Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft applications, such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to plan and prioritize work, work independently with strong deductive reasoning skills

Company Overview

• Carhartt manufactures premium clothing known for exceptional durability, comfort, quality of construction. It was founded in 1889, and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.carhartt.com.