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