People & Culture Business Partner (m-f-d)

The Scope

We are looking for an engaged People & Culture Business Partner who brings solid expertise and a passion for FSC’s mission, to work with us in a multinational environment. This person will advise managers and employees in an international context, provide guidance and support solutions through to implementation.

As a People & Culture Business Partner, you will be a sparring partner for managers and employees on complex personnel and organisational issues. Working with the People Operations team, you will provide clarity, structure decisions and ensure that solutions are implemented effectively.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

• Advising managers on organisational, role, team and leadership issues.
• Supporting employees in complex personnel-related situations.
• S tructuring HR issues across country and cultural boundaries.
• Balancing global HR guidelines with local legal and cultural conditions.
• Preparing decision-making options and supporting implementation.
• Working closely with People Operations, Legal and Finance.
• Contributing to global HR frameworks (e.g. job architecture, performance processes).

Your profile

• At least 7 years of experience in HR business partnering or a comparable HR role.
• Experience in an international or multicultural environment.
• Strong understanding of organisational dynamics, leadership and employee relations.
• Solution- and system-oriented approach to work.
• Clear, empathetic and confident communication style.
• Fluent English and a professional level of German is required.
• Experience in the use of digital tools and AI is an advantage.

Why us?

• An HRBP role with real creative freedom.
• Close collaboration in a professional People & Culture team.
• An international, meaningful working environment.
• Hybrid working and flexible working models.
• The opportunity to shape HR in an effective and practical way
• Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by being part of FSC global community of 400+ forest stewards.
• Benefit from work-life balance with our hybrid working structure.
• 30 vacation days yearly.
• Regional transportation ticket.
• Breakfast bars, coffee, tea, water.
• Take part in learning lunches.
• Celebrate together festivals from different cultures.
• Once a year in-person get together with the global FSC staff.

The Fine Print

• Location: Bonn, Germany.
• Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.
• Duration of Employment: Temporary contract - 2 years (extension possible, subject to satisfactory performance).
• Starting Date: As soon as possible.

How to Apply
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• Please apply via our website by submitting your CV in English.
• Please do not send any photos of yourself.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For FSC, inclusiveness and diversity are important values. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and are entirely committed to consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age and disability.


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About us

Welcome to FSC!

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized non-profit organization at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry. With over 150 million hectares of certified forests and a trusted reputation among NGOs, consumers, and businesses, FSC is leading the way in ensuring the long-term health and resilience of the world’s forests.