Talent Management & Performance Manager (m-f-d)

The Scope

We are looking for a Talent Management & Performance Manager to help us redefine how performance and development are experienced across our global organization. This is a high-impact, international role where you will lead the rollout of FSC’s new Performance Management Framework and play a key role in shaping how our people grow, develop, and contribute to a more sustainable world.

If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy turning ideas into action, and want your work to truly matter, this role is for you.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and roll out FSC’s Performance Management Framework, embedding a consistent, values-based approach across regions while respecting local context.
• Own the annual performance cycle, ensuring clear communication, intuitive tools, and strong guidance for managers and employees.
• Empower leaders and managers by advising on goal setting, performance metrics, and meaningful performance and development conversations.
• Build capability at scale by designing and delivering engaging learning sessions, workshops, and practical toolkits on performance management topics.
• Ensure fairness and consistency in performance reviews across units and regions, promoting transparency and trust.
• Implement and continuously improve FSC’s performance management system (Personio) and future digital tools, in close collaboration with PCU Operations and IT.
• Turn data into insight, creating dashboards and performance analytics that inform leadership development, career pathways, succession planning, and organizational decision-making.
• Strengthen future readiness by supporting skills gap analysis, identifying high-potential talent, and contributing to FSC’s capability and competency frameworks.
• Connect performance and development, working closely with the Learning & Development Manager to ensure learning, growth, and performance are fully aligned.
• Continuously improve our approach by evaluating effectiveness, incorporating feedback, and adapting to organizational and external changes.
• Ensure compliance of the Performance Management Framework with local labor legislation across countries.

Your profile

You bring experience from a large, international organization and have hands-on expertise in performance management, talent management, and/or learning and development. You are comfortable leading change, working across cultures, and influencing senior stakeholders.

You are:

• Purpose-driven and values-led
• Strategic yet hands-on
• Curious, entrepreneurial, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Skilled at translating concepts into practical, user-friendly solutions

Most importantly, you care deeply about creating environments where people can do their best work and grow.

Why us?

At FSC, you’ll be part of a values-driven, entrepreneurial, and empowering organization where your work directly contributes to a more sustainable future. This role offers the opportunity to shape how performance and development are experienced globally, with real impact on people, culture, and mission. At FSC, performance is not about ratings, it’s about impact, growth, and living our values.

• 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
• Starting Date: As soon as possible.

How to Apply
Ready to make a difference? Join FSC and help shape a sustainable future. Don't delay - apply now!

• 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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We are looking forward to your application!

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.