Responsible Sourcing Senior Auditor

At UL, we know why we come to work.Thousands of us around the world wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely! With over 3,000 employees globally, our RCP (Retail and Consumer Products) division works closely with manufacturers, retailers and brands to support them in developing and producing innovative, safe products through consumer product testing. Our proactive approach to risk reduction eliminates issues in sourcing, safety, and quality assurance before they impact our client’s business and brand. Our expertise and dedication to enhance sustainability also extends across the areas of social responsibility, environmental, brand protection, supply chain security, extractives, and raw material sourcing. What you’ll learn & achieve:Senior Auditor will perform social compliance assessments in a variety of manufacturing sites, farms, processing plants and/or other work related sites throughout a region or country. The social compliance auditor assesses and reports in accordance with UL Responsible Sourcing and client audit protocols on facilities working conditions as it relates to established code of conducts, initiatives and/or client programs. Auditors are expected to write comprehensive reports in English in an objective, accurate, detail and timely manner. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Execute accurate, objective and high quality social compliance assessments by implementing all requirements indicated in the client specific procedures, auditor training and audits scope.

Prepare in advance by downloading and reading audit documents related to upcoming audits.

Document and report the audit findings/observations.

Communicate audit results to facility management in a professional, objective, and clear manner.

Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions taken as a result of audit.

Cooperate with and supporting other auditors and staff.

Submit complete audit reports timely.

Promptly address any clarification queries from the reviewing team.

Complete all assigned training activities and actively participate in training sessions.

Apply feedback from reviewers, training supervisor, quality manager and client facing team to future work for continuous improvement.

Treat privileged information with discretion and ensuring all audit related documents and results remain confidential and well-guarded.

Update country law profiles for assigned country/region in support of the audit process & advisory services and update appropriate tracking tools.

What makes you a great fit:University degree in a related discipline.

Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Internet, Access, e-mail and other company Software programs.

Demonstrated written, oral and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of in-house staff and clients.

Excellent oral communication skills; capable of addressing high executive audiences and conduct opening and closing conferences in front of multiple people.

Excellent mathematical skills and analytical skills. Creative and innovative thinking to problem solve and streamline processes.

Honest, trustworthy and reliable – Able to maintain high ethical standards.

Ability to remain, objective and professional in challenging situations.

Ability to work in fast paced work environment both independently and in a group setting and to interact with all levels of staff.

Comfortable with confrontation, diplomatic, easy to talk to, friendly demeanor.

Ability to operate in a multicultural environment with persons varying in socio-economic status.

Ability to lead a team of auditors during the execution of a project and/or specialized audits

Ability to travel to accomodate client needs.

Position can be located anywhere near a major airport in the United States.

What you’ll experience working at UL:Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 127 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.

People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.

Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers’ create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.

Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.

Total Rewards: All employees at UL are eligible for bonus compensation. UL offers a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Additionally, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. We provide Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts and Health Savings Accounts that UL contributes to twice per year! Depending on your role, you can work with your manager on flexible working arrangements. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer time off.

Learn More:Working at UL is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal. Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visitUL.com Connect With Us!Not ready to apply, or can't find a relevant opportunity?to keep informed about the latest UL career opportunities, tailored to your interests.If you wish to request reasonable accommodation at any time, please email our Talent Acquisition team at Talent.Acquisition@ul.com.UL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female/Minority/disability/Protected Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please review theEEO is the Law (https://ul.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=353634&hashed=-442359237) andEEO is the Law Supplement (https://ul.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=353633&hashed=2016765212) .Please review the following additional documents:UL EEO Policy (https://ul.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=353638&hashed=-1688922441) Pay Transparency StatementE-Verify Poster (English) (https://ul.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=353635&hashed=1393483610) Right to Work Poster (English)UL is committed to hiring and retaining a qualified diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.LocationCA-Agoura Hills | IL-Northbrook | TX-Plano | CO-Denver | NC-Research Triangle Park | FL-West Palm Beach | CA-Fremont | WA-VancouverJob ID 2021-23291 of Openings 1Job Category Engineering