Human Rights Specialist
Houston, TX, US Dunfermline, GB Rio de Janeiro, BR Kongsberg, NO Perth, AU Aberdeen, GB St. John's, CA Stavanger, NO
Job Purpose
The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that human rights are respected and upheld throughout TechnipFMC's operations and global supply chain. The Compliance Associate will be responsible for developing and implementing robust governance frameworks, conducting human rights audits, and ensuring effective follow-up on identified issues. This role will also contribute to human rights data reporting and monitoring and support the drafting of annual sustainability reports and modern slavery statements. By collaborating with various departments, the Compliance Associate will help TechnipFMC maintain high standards of human rights and worker welfare.
Job Description
- Support the Human Rights team in identifying, adopting and sustaining best practices, governance frameworks and continuous improvement of the Human Rights program, including standardizing and documenting processes
- Develop strategies to mitigate human rights risk and address potential violations
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, clients and suppliers to address human rights concerns
- Lead or support human rights audits in accordance with established procedures and approved plans, preparing accurate and timely audit reports
- Ensure effective follow-up and timely remediation of all non-conformities found in human rights audits
- Support in verifying and drafting of the annual sustainability reports, Modern Slavery Statements, and any other regulatory filings as required
- Provide expert advice and support to other departments on human rights related matters
You are meant for this job if:
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Legal, Human Rights or in related fields; Advanced degree is highly desirable
- 3+ years of experience in the field of Social Sustainability and Human Right or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education. Social Compliance Auditor experience is highly valuable
- A strong understanding of human rights standards (e.g., UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights, OECD Guidelines, SA8000), and regulations like CSRD, CSDDD etc.,
- Familiarity with human rights due diligence and worker welfare concepts, labor laws and delivering sustainability training programs
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Ability to work collaborative with diverse stakeholders
Skills
Nearest Major Market: Houston