Company Description
The Social Sustainability Officer oversees human rights risk management within the supply chain, manages corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending and initiatives, and supports sustainability reporting efforts. The Social Sustainability Officer collaborates with procurement, legal, ESG, and compliance teams, as well as external stakeholders such as NGOs, industry groups, and suppliers.
This role supports the company in meeting its obligations under the German Corporate Due Diligence Act (LkSG), the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), and other relevant international frameworks. This role is responsible for executing the CSR strategy and driving its initiatives. It requires expertise in human rights due diligence, stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
Job Description

1. Sustainable Supply Chain & Human Rights Due Diligence

• Implement and monitor compliance with the German LkSG, EU CSDDD, and international human rights frameworks (e.g., UNGPs, OECD Guidelines).
• Conduct human rights risk assessments across the supply chain, identifying risks related to labor rights, modern slavery, fair wages, and environmental impacts.
• Work with procurement and compliance teams to integrate human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD) into supplier selection, audits, and contracts.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans for non-compliant suppliers, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Support supplier capacity-building programs, including training on human rights standards and ethical business practices.

1. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Social Impact Develop and oversee CSR strategies and budgets, ensuring alignment with corporate values, sustainability goals, and stakeholder expectations.

• Manage and evaluate CSR projects, including community development programs, charitable contributions, and partnerships with NGOs.
• Ensure that CSR initiatives contribute to social impact, diversity & inclusion (DE&I), and sustainable development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate CSR into broader sustainability and business strategies.

1. Compliance & Sustainability Reporting

• Collect and analyze data for human rights and CSR reporting, ensuring transparency and compliance with EU CSRD, EU Taxonomy, GRI, UN Global Compact, and other frameworks.
• Support the preparation of sustainability reports, human rights statements, and disclosures for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging regulations and industry trends, advising leadership on implications and best practices.
• Develop internal training on human rights and sustainable supply chain standards for employees and suppliers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. Law, Human Rights, Sustainability, Social Sciences, or a related field.)
• 3-5 years of experience in human rights due diligence, supply chain compliance, sustainability, or CSR.
• Knowledge of LkSG, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy, UNGPs, OECD Guidelines, ILO Standards, and sustainability frameworks as they are evolving. - Experience with risk assessments, supplier audits, and sustainability reporting. - Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working across legal, procurement, ESG, and compliance teams. - Analytical mindset and ability to interpret complex regulations and business impacts. - Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to engage with internal teams and external partners.
• “Human Rights Officer” certification for LkSG
• Proficiency in English is mandatory, both written and verbal. Additional German or other European languages are a plus

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