Anu Chinniyan

Results-oriented Compliance & HR Professional with over 10 years of experience in the Textile and Garment export industry. Expert in end-to-end management of sustainability standards (GOTS, GRS, OCS) and Social Compliance audits (SA8000, SEDEX). Unique background combines factory-floor management with certification body experience (ICEA), providing a deep understanding of pre-audit verification and documentation.

Proven track record of securing ZED Gold and managing Chain of Custody (CoC) audits to ensure zero non-conformities.

Certification Team Head - CENTURY APPAREL PRIVATE LIMITED - Tirupur

(2024-11)

• Leading the central certification department, ensuring the validity of Scope Certificates (SC) for all facility units.
• Managing the entire lifecycle of GOTS, GRS, and OCS certifications, including mass balance calculations and Transaction Certificate (TC) applications.
• Coordinating with production and merchandising teams to ensure material traceability matches audit requirements.
• Conducting internal mock audits to identify non-compliance risks before external auditor visits.

Pre-Audit Document Verification & Certificate Officer - ICEA CERTIFICATION - Tirupur

(2023-07 - 2024-10)

Key Achievement: Gained "Auditor Perspective" by reviewing client documentation for compliance with international standards.

• Verified technical files, chemical management logs, and social policies for textile clients before certification issuance.
• Reviewing Transaction Certificates (TCs) and ensuring volume reconciliation (input vs. output) for GRS and GOTS products.
• Identified gaps in client documentation regarding chemical handling and labour laws, advising on necessary corrections.

HR Manager - PARVATHAVARTHINI TEX (VIDYALAYAM) - Tirupur

(2023-02 - 2023-06)

• Managed end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and payroll processing.
• Implemented shop-floor discipline and Health & Safety (EHS) training for workers.
• Ensured statutory compliance with the Factories Act and maintained legal registers.

Manager, HR Compliance - BALAJI TEXTILES - Tirupur

(2022-08 - 2023-01)

• Spearheaded the facility's preparation for SEDEX and SA8000 audits.
• Drafted and implemented Corrective Action Plans (CAP) for non-compliances raised during buyer CoC audits.
• Managed the chemical inventory logs and MSDS training to ensure compliance with ZDHC and Oeko-Tex standards.

Admin In-Charge (Admin & HR Compliance) - GV TEX - Tirupur

(2019-05 - 2019-07)

• Oversaw general facility administration and welfare facilities (Canteen, Crèche, First Aid).
• Maintained time office records and ensured zero errors in overtime calculation for compliance transparency.

HR Executive - FRONTIER KNITTERS - Tirupur

(2014-06 - 2019-03)

• Started career in core HR functions: Time office management, biometric attendance tracking, and file management.
• Assisted the Compliance Manager in preparing files for GOTS and Oeko-Tex audits.
• Handled worker grievances and supported the formation of the Works Committee.

BCA - Bharathiar University

Diploma - Fashion Design - NIFT-TEA Institute