Recruiter jobs in Bonn

The Scope

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? Join the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) as a Recruiter and contribute to real environmental impact while building a career with purpose!

As a Recruiter you’ll be at the heart of building FSC’s future by attracting passionate, like-minded individuals who want to protect the planet. This is an opportunity to help shape a global organization by finding talents who are passionate about FSC’s mission and align with our organizational values.

You’ll collaborate with hiring teams across the globe, creating strategies to bring in the best talent while ensuring that every candidate gets an awesome experience. If you’re ready to be a recruiter with a cause and help drive environmental change, we want to hear from you!

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes for a variety of positions, including attracting and sourcing talents, candidate screening, scheduling and conducting interviews
• Write and post compelling job advertisements on various platforms, ensuring we reach a broad and diverse pool of candidates. Plan and participate in career fairs
• Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements and deliver a seamless and effective hiring process
• Ensure all candidates have a positive recruitment experience, regardless of the outcome
• Maintain accurate records of candidate interactions and recruitment processes using Personio
• Support initiatives that promote FSC as an employer of choice
• Plan and initiate university partnerships to attract students. Collaborate on planning internship programs

• A people-person with at least 2 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or headhunting and with a degree in HR or any relevant field
• Excited by the idea of working in a global, multicultural environment and collaborating with teams across the world
• Fluent in English and German (at least B2 level)
• Familiar with social recruiting and sourcing tools, as well as Application Tracking Systems, ideally with Personio
• Creative – you’re always thinking outside the box on how to attract talent in innovative ways
• Well organized and can juggle multiple recruitment projects while keeping a positive attitude
• A natural communicator – you connect easily with candidates as well as hiring managers
• Bonus points if you have experience in the non-profit, environmental, or sustainability sectors and have knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in hiring

• Be part of a globally recognized organization at the forefront of sustainable forestry and contribute to the mission to help protect the world’s forests
• Play an active role in the FSC global community of 400+ forest stewards who come together in-person at least once a year
• Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by working in a dynamic, inclusive, and diverse international culture with over 60 nationalities represented under one roof
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including relocation assistance if needed, and investment in training and development opportunities (e.g., LinkedIn Learning, Learning Lunches and more) to advance your career
• Explore the vibrant federal city of Bonn, home to Beethoven, Haribo, and the beautiful Rhein River promenade including many urban parks and close access to nature. As Germany's UN City and second capital, Bonn is an international city with a rich cultural heritage, recently celebrating its 2000th anniversary. Learn more about the city or take a virtual stroll
• Embrace work-life balance: beyond Bonn's borders, unlock Europe's wonders with 30 working days of vacation at your disposal. Whether it's skiing in the Swiss Alps or basking in the sun on Mediterranean shores, your European adventures await

• Location: Bonn, Germany
• Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week (Part-time of at least 75% is possible) with up to 3 days of remote work option per week (within Germany)
• Duration of Employment: Initially a 2-year-contract with an intention to extend to a permanent one
• Starting Date: As soon as possible

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
• The deadline for applications is 08 October 2024

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!

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.