Social Compliance Manager

Job Description

Title: Social Compliance Manager

Company Name: STANDARD MH GROUP

Vacancy: 1

Age: 30 to 45 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Savar)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 8 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile, Garments Accessories, Washing Factory

• Bachelor/Honors
• Masters

• 8 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile, Garments Accessories, Washing Factory

• Age 30 to 45 years

• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

• Relevant professional certification/training in Social Compliance, Labour Law, Ethical Trade, Better Work, RSC/Nirapon, or Sustainability will be preferred.

• Experience in handling multiple factories will be an advantage.

• Strong practical knowledge of Bangladesh Labour Law and Labour Rules is essential.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the factory’s Social, Ethical, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Compliance Management Systems.

• Ensure compliance with Bangladesh Labour Law, Labour Rules, RSC/Nirapon requirements, buyer codes of conduct, and applicable international standards.

• Lead and coordinate customer/buyer audits, third-party audits, certification audits, Better Work assessments, and social compliance assessments.

• Prepare, review, and implement Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and ensure timely closure and effectiveness of identified findings.

• Conduct cross-functional internal compliance audits across sister factories, identifying gaps, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring timely closure of all findings.

• Monitor factory compliance performance through regular internal audits, workplace inspections, risk assessments, and management reviews.

• Ensure proper implementation of policies and procedures related to working hours, wages & benefits, recruitment, appointment, leave, maternity benefits, grievance mechanisms, disciplinary procedures, and worker welfare.

• Coordinate with other departments to ensure effective compliance implementation.

• Maintain, review, and update compliance documentation, legal registers, licenses, certificates, permits, records, policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.

• Conduct worker and management training and awareness programs on labour standards, workplace safety, Code of Conduct, worker rights, grievance mechanisms, ethical requirements, and customer-specific compliance requirements.

• Monitor occupational health & safety, chemical, environmental, and emergency preparedness requirements.

• Manage worker grievance mechanisms and ensure appropriate investigation, corrective action, and follow-up.

• Keep the management informed about changes in labour laws, buyer requirements, industry standards, and compliance risks.

• Lead, guide, and develop the Compliance Team, ensuring effective performance, accountability, teamwork, and continuous professional development.

• Promote a strong compliance culture and continuous improvement mindset throughout the factory and ensure that compliance requirements are effectively integrated into day-to-day operations.