Talent Acquisition Manager (m-f-d)

The Scope

Shape How FSC Attracts Talent Globally
At Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), we are on a mission to protect forests and the people and
ecosystems that depend on them. Delivering this mission requires attracting exceptional talent
across a global, multi-stakeholder environment.
We are now looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager (m-f-d) who takes full ownership of recruitment
processes end-to-end and brings strong expertise in active sourcing and stakeholder management to
strengthen our global hiring capabilities.

The Role
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple
functions and regions, while acting as a trusted advisor to hiring managers.
You will play a key role in driving hiring quality, improving processes, and strengthening FSC’s
employer brand in a complex international environment.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities 
End-to-End Talent Acquisition Ownership 

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from hiring manager intake to offer across global roles.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements and success profiles.
• Lead interviews and guide hiring teams to ensure structured and objective decision-making.
• Drive offer management and negotiations with selected candidates.

Active Sourcing & Talent Market Engagement

• Proactively identify and engage top talent through active sourcing (LinkedIn, networks, market mapping).
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and recurring roles.
• Apply a market-driven approach to identify and attract high-quality candidates.

Stakeholder Management & Advisory

• Act as a trusted partner to hiring managers, providing guidance on hiring strategies and market insights.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate and stakeholder experience throughout the process.
• Collaborate with internal teams (People & Culture, the Works Council, Procurement, IT) to ensure smooth execution. 

Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive standardized, efficient recruitment processes.
• Track and analyze key TA KPIs (e.g. me-to-hire, pipeline quality).
• Contribute to the development of FSC’s employer branding and TA strategy.
• Support implementation on and optimization on our ATS systems (e.g. Personio)

Collaboration & Impact

• Work across a global, intercultural organization.
• Contribute to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) initiatives and fair hiring practices.
• Support broader People & Culture transformation efforts.

Your profile

You are a hands-on recruiter with strong sourcing capabilities, comfortable operating in complex, international environments. We are looking for you!

• University degree or equivalent training or experience in a relevant field, such as in Human Resources, Organization & Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 5 years professional experience in recruitment / Talent Acquisition with proven track record in end-to-end recruitment ownership.
• Proven experience in managing multiple job requisitions and priorities simultaneously.
• Proven ability to collaborate and build trust across multiple functions and stakeholders, with advisory capabilities and experience working in a multi-cultural global team.
• Strong experience in active sourcing / direct search (must-have). Previous experience in a leading headhunting / executive search firm (e.g. agency experience) is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational capability: Demonstrates a structured, detail-oriented, and solution-oriented approach, with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and proactive drive to deliver results.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is a must. German language skill would be a strong asset.

Why us?

• Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by being part of FSC global community of 400+ forest stewards.
• Work for a purpose-driven, globally recognized organization, Contribute directly to global impact in sustainability and be part of a dynamic and international team.
• Benefit from our hybrid working structure with strong flexibility.
• 30 vacation days yearly.
• Regional transportation ticket. 
• 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.
Travel: Sporadic (international) travel is required.

How to Apply
Ready to make a difference? Join FSC and help shape a sustainable future. Don't delay - apply now!
Please submit your CV in English
Please do not send any photos of yourself

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.

If you are passionate about finding and engaging talent, thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced
environment, and want to make a real impact — we would love to hear from you.


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.