(Senior) HR Manager – Recruitment / Talent Acquisition

Your tasks

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is one of the leading certification systems for sustainability, traceability, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Our activities and impact are expanding, and our teams have been growing exponentially over the last two years. Therefore, the People & Culture team, specifically the HR team of experts, is looking forward to welcoming you as (Senior) HR Manager – Recruitment / Talent Acquisition at ISCC headquarters in Cologne.

The (Senior) HR Manager – Recruitment / Talent Acquisition aims to oversee and manage the end-to-end hiring process, drive the growth of our group of sister companies by standardizing and optimizing current internal processes, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey. If you are passionate about sustainability and eager to join our motivated and diverse teams to make a difference, we look forward to your application!

Your main duties will include:

1. Acting as a sparring partner in recruiting and talent search, supporting our specialist departments throughout the hiring process
2. Creating and developing recruitment strategies in collaboration with the Head of People & Culture
3. Analyzing recruiting and staff growth metrics and implementing measures for continuous improvement
4. Managing multi-channel recruiting efforts, including job ads, active sourcing, and cooperation with recruitment agencies
5. Supporting employer branding activities, such as job fairs and agency collaborations
6. Managing and shaping online and in-person selection processes
7. Serving as the first contact for applicants and interested parties
8. Targeted active sourcing and addressing talents individually or in groups
9. Developing and maintaining the internal Talent Pool and database
10. Collaborating on overarching HR projects
11. Representing our corporate culture and values authentically

Your profile

1. University degree (Bachelor) or vocational training in HR or a related field
2. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience
3. At least 3 years in recruiting, direct search, or similar roles
4. Excellent communication skills in English and German (at least C1 level)
5. High initiative, strong decision-making skills, independent work style, pragmatic, hands-on attitude
6. Proficiency in MS Office, especially Outlook
7. Experience with HRIS systems like Personio is advantageous
8. Preferred: Experience in personnel services or service-oriented industries

Why us?

We are an international, diverse team of passionate experts working towards a sustainable future. We believe our team is our core asset and support our people to thrive. To help you build your future with us, we offer:

• Great team environment with various events (Diversity celebrations, summer events, Christmas party)
• Opportunities for development through collaboration with sister companies

Individual learning and development

• Structured onboarding, regular feedback, free language classes, and technical training courses
• Autonomy in shaping processes and internal promotion opportunities

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid work setup
• 4 weeks remote work after probation
• Flexible hours, trust-based working time, 30 vacation days plus 3 additional days
• Sabbatical options

Financial benefits

• Generous pension scheme aligned with sustainability values
• JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
• Performance-based annual bonus

Wellness Programs

• Subsidized Urban Sports Club membership
• Active Break scheme with weekly yoga
• Health weeks promoting healthy habits

Ready to join our team?

If so, please apply via the button below with a cover letter, CV, and relevant certificates. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender, or other non-professional criteria.

About us

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is a globally recognized certification system that promotes sustainable, deforestation-free, and climate-friendly supply chains. We hold over 11,300 certificates across 129 countries. Our team is diverse, motivated, and committed to sustainability. We look forward to welcoming new team members at our Cologne headquarters.