Varatharaj Balakrishnan

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ABOUT VARATHARAJ BALAKRISHNAN

I am a Lead Auditor in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, with over 19 years of progressive experience in the garment, textile, and CSR sectors. My expertise lies in Social Compliance, HR Systems, Sustainability Assessments, and Ethical Business Practices, with a strong foundation in implementation and compliance.Throughout my career, I have worked closely with manufacturing units, buying offices, and certification bodies, ensuring compliance with international standards, customer codes of conduct, and local labor regulations. My role has often bridged HR, compliance, and operational excellence, supporting organizations in creating safe, fair, and sustainable workplaces. Core CompetenciesLead Audits: ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)Social Accountability & AuditsHR & Compliance Management SystemsCSR, ESG, and Sustainability AssessmentsRisk Assessments, Gap Analysis & Corrective Action PlanningTraining, Awareness & Capacity Building for TeamsSupplier / Factory Compliance & Ethical Trade What I Bring Strong knowledge of international buyer compliance requirements Hands-on experience in factory audits, remediation & follow-ups Ability to align HR systems with compliance and sustainability goals Proven success in building transparent and ethical supply chainsI am passionate about helping organizations achieve responsible growth, ensuring compliance not only as a requirement but as a commitment to people, planet, and business sustainability.