Millar Cameron is working with The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) to recruit a Director of People and Culture. FSC is an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting responsible forest management through certification. FSC is globally recognized for its trusted sustainable forestry standards and the iconic FSC® certification mark, found on millions of products. The organization works to safeguard forests and the communities that depend on them by protecting wildlife, Indigenous Peoples' rights, and forest workers' welfare.
Role Overview
The Director of People and Culture will co-lead the transformation and cultivation of a thriving global work environment. Based in Bonn, Germany, this role reports to the CEO and supports Units in strategic decision-making to drive organizational success. The Director of People and Culture will oversee the entire employee life cycle, well-being, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion EDI as well as Change Management. They will also be required to nurture an enabling environment, that facilitates employees to reach their full potential. The role also requires global experience in human resource leadership to guide FSC in transforming its HR Unit into a successful People and Culture Unit.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Culture
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organization’s mission and global operations.
- Develop and Structure the P&C Teams: Define the responsibilities, establish service delivery models, and ensure team members have the right skills to drive business impact.
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop Strong Business Partnerships: Foster trust and credibility with senior leadership, regional P&C teams, and key decision-makers
- Change Management: Effectively manage the transition to a business partnering model by ensuring clear communication and support for employees and managers
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Oversee the recruitment and onboarding function.
- Develop strategies for talent retention and succession planning.
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with labour laws, human rights principles, and FSC’s sector standards across different countries.
- Oversee employee relations, conflict resolution, and grievance procedures.
Learning & Development
- Oversee the implementation of training programs to develop leadership and technical skills.
- Support professional growth through mentorship, coaching, and capacity-building initiatives
Performance Management & Compensation
- Oversee a performance appraisal system to ensure accountability.
- Develop and oversee fair and competitive compensation and benefits structures
Change Management & Organizational Development
- Lead change management efforts during organizational restructuring, change or crises.
- Support the adoption of new policies, technologies, and ways of working
Operations & Technology
- Ensure efficient P&C operations across global offices.
- Leverage HRIS and other technology systems for talent management, payroll, and analytics
Skills and Experience:
- At least 15 years’ relevant HR experience, with a minimum of 8 years in a senior management role.
- Proven experience leading change projects that have transformed the People and Culture Team.
- Demonstrated success in establishing and embedding an organisational culture change.
- Degree or academic equivalent, preferably with a significant component in Human Resources or psychology.
- Relevant work experience in lieu of a degree is accepted.
- Experience working in a global organisation and demonstrated cultural sensitivity
- Experience leading and working in a multi-cultural and multijurisdictional team.
- Verbal and written fluency in English.
- Deep understanding of labour laws.
- Master’s degree in HR, psychology or other relevant areas.
- Not-profit experience
To apply for this position please provide an up-to-date CV.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Millar Cameron, we are dedicated to supporting our clients in building and supporting diverse and inclusive workplace and culture, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
