The role of Compliance Officer involves conducting social compliance assessments to ensure suppliers adhere to international, national, and local laws and standards.
Key responsibilities include reviewing employment records, conducting confidential worker interviews, and performing wage tests. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of labor laws and regulations, as well as excellent communication skills in Italian and English.
A university degree in Labor Law, Human Resources, or a related field is required, along with sufficient professional experience to meet the expectations for auditors.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:
* Legal Knowledge: In-depth understanding of international, national, and local laws and standards relevant to labor compliance.
* Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness of region-specific issues that require cultural sensitivity and further investigation.
* Auditing Expertise: Proven ability to carry out supplier compliance assessments, including confidential worker interviews and review of employment records.
* Language Proficiency: Strong verbal and written communication skills in Italian (mandatory) and English.
The role requires extensive travel flexibility and excellent time management skills, with the ability to work independently under varying conditions.
Additional requirements include maintaining knowledge of LRQA social compliance assessment procedures and local labor laws, adhering to company policies regarding integrity and confidentiality, and avoiding schedule leakage and bribery attempts.