SMETA Auditor (Independent Contractor)

NSF; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

NSF is seeking an APSCA Certified Independent Contractor, Social Compliance Auditor to conduct Sedex audits remotely across the United States and Canada. The role emphasizes strong ethics, client communication, and timely reporting of findings.

A 4-year degree and APSCA certification are required, with at least two years in social compliance auditing. The position is remote and can be based anywhere in the United States or Canada, with expectations for travel as needed to client sites and strict

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree required.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in social compliance auditing.
• APSCA Registered Auditor (RA) or Certified Social Compliance Auditor (CSCA) required.
• Registered by the Association for Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA) passing all 3 parts of the APSCA exams.
• Lead Social Compliance Auditor training.
• Experience with CSR, SA 8000, SMETA or similar standards.
• Excellent Customer Service and results oriented.
• Highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.
• Strong business acumen.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Access to a computer with MS Windows operating system and a personal mobile phone.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, reporting, and analysis tools.
• Must have a registered business LLC.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit inspections and audits.
• Schedule designated inspections and audits.
• Develop effective work plans to complete assigned inspections and audits within a specified timeframe.
• Summarize and evaluate inspection and audit findings.
• Communicate findings and results of inspections and audits with client site management or appropriate client representatives.
• Ensure that the audit inspection results are reported on time in accordance with the scheme requirements, along with travel expenses.
• Maintain effective communication with key team members , including audit delivery, and client teams.
• Represent NSF with the designated clients.
• Perform other assignments as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service oriented

Ethics and integrity

Travel readiness

Education

4-year college degree

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

APSCA Independent Contractor, Certified Social Compliance Auditor

NSF is a globally recognized organization for public health standards. We conduct testing, auditing, and certification, supported by accredited labs. Additionally, we provide top-tier consulting and training for brands and businesses. We are looking to expand our team with the addition of an APSCA Certified Independent Contractor, Social Compliance Auditor. This role is remote and can be based throughout the United States and Canada.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Conduct Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit inspections and audits
• Schedule designated inspections and audits
• Develop effective work plans to complete assigned inspections and audits within a specified timeframe
• Summarize and evaluate inspection and audit findings
• Communicate findings and results of inspections and audits with client site management or appropriate client representatives
• Ensure that the audit inspection results are reported on time in accordance with the scheme requirements, along with travel expenses
• Maintain effective communication with key team members , including audit delivery, and client teams
• Represent NSF with the designated clients
• Perform other assignments as needed

Qualification, Training and Equipment Requirements:

• 4-year college degree is required
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in social compliance auditing
• APSCA Registered Auditor (RA) or Certified Social Compliance Auditor (CSCA) required
• Registered by the Association for Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA) passing all 3 parts of the APSCA exams
• Lead Social Compliance Auditor training
• Experience with CSR, SA 8000, SMETA or similar standards
• Excellent Customer Service and results oriented
• Highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics
• Strong business acumen
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Access to a computer with MS Windows operating system and a personal mobile phone
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, reporting, and analysis tools
• Must have a registered business LLC
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred but not required experience:

• Be an approved auditor for GFSI schemes
• Experience with food safety standards

The total pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, skills, experience and training, licensure and certificates, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At NSF, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

*** Please note all applicants must submit applicable certificate or proof of completion to be considered.

*** Please note we are recruiting throughout North America (USA & Canada)