People & Culture Specialist - Talent / workforce planning specialist

People & Culture Specialist - Talent / Workforce Planning

permanent / full time - offered on 12 months contract initially, subject to local terms

Location: The successful candidate may be based in one of the following locations: Brazil, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Australia, the Netherlands.*

We offer competitive NGO level salary and benefits, the specifics of which depend on location where the successful candidates will be based. We aim to share this information with candidates before reaching the offer stage.

*Other locations that have existing independent Greenpeace National/Regional organisations might be considered on a case by case basis, depending on the hosting capacity availability and compliance, however please note that we can not guarantee hosting ability in every location before we fully assess the situation.

Are you ready to build new approaches to bring the best people  to work with us on the biggest challenges facing our planet?  Are you eager to help grow the capacity of organizations to match the right talent with the right role?  Greenpeace International is looking for an experienced talent professional to bring the art and science of recruiting, talent management, and workforce planning to the diverse needs of our global network.  Our People & Culture Specialist in Talent/Workforce Planning will boost these critical areas through consultation, advice, and direct support to the HR teams across the Greenpeace network.  Join us in building a healthy, equitable and empowering work environment across Greenpeace.

In this key support role, you will serve as a subject matter expert on the areas of recruitment, candidate attraction, staffing approaches, and talent, skills, and workforce assessment and planning within the Greenpeace network.  The P&C Specialist provides technical knowledge and expertise to inform, engage, and align P&C practitioners and key stakeholders from across the 26 National and Regional Organisations (NROs) of the Greenpeace network. Through thought leadership, product and project management, and collaborative relationships, you will join a team of global P&C Specialists supporting the Global Services & Partnerships unit of the P&C department in reaching its goals to deliver high quality services to our network of P&C colleagues around the world.  You’ll be part of multi-functional and international teams, delivering just-in-time P&C expertise to the recruitment and talent challenges of our complex global network, while always centering justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and safety (JEDIS) in everything we do.

The Global Services and Partnerships (GSP) team provides cross-cutting services to Greenpeace’s global network. It acts as a partner to the HR Directors and teams in the NROs, providing advice, resources, and coordination. In doing so, GSP ensures the continuous strengthening and alignment of the network, particularly in the areas of People and Culture. We deliver work in three functions: Network Relationships, P&C Specialists and Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Safety.

The person we’re looking for is detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive. Someone who can manage multiple priorities with professionalism, empathy, and care. If you believe in the power of people, culture, and organisational wellbeing to create systemic change—this role is for you.

In this role, you will:

1. Support the design of the global employer brand, attraction and retention and workforce planning related strategies. 

2. Support the team in building and maintaining a network of external specialists who P&C can rely on who are specialised in attracting/retention of  talent and workforce planning.

3. Support testing new approaches and or initiatives and when successful design a plan to roll it out across the network.

4. Support, and where requested, design and rollout approaches to share the expertise across the network, such as toolboxes, skillshares, guidelines, etc.

For further information about this role, please see the full job description by clicking HERE.

What we’re looking for:

Remember no one has every skill or experience needed for this role and you’ll have the opportunity to learn a lot from the team. We believe someone who can bring a strong mix of the following will be well suited to exceed in this role:

• More than 4 years of experience in a recruitment and/or talent planning role, of which at least 1 year is in an international organisation

• Knowledge of talent management and workforce planning models and emerging / leading practice in this specialist area

• Experience in complex staffing environments, including: third-party employers, shared responsibility for employment arrangements and global talent pools

• Experience coaching, mentoring, or guiding other P&C professionals through complex recruitment and talent planning work 

• Proficiency in global hiring and candidate sourcing tools, including LinkedIn talent insights

• Proven project management skills

• Experience enhancing equity and inclusion outcomes in the talent management domain

• Demonstrated adaptability, responsiveness and a solutions-focused approach with the ability to make considered decisions 

• Curious, open approach to new opportunities or methodologies with a reflective style and learning by doing approach

• Self confident, proactive, courage to speak up and/or respectfully disagree with others

• Professional, self-leadership and self-management skills with a good attention to detail

• Motivated to be part of, the Greenpeace mission 

• Demonstrated emotional intelligence with empathy, kindness and caring people-focused approach

• Professional level fluency in English - fluency in additional languages desirable

Joining the People & Culture Department at Greenpeace International means becoming part of a team that is deeply committed to building a thriving, just, and inclusive workplace. You'll be working with colleagues across the globe to create conditions for staff to flourish; developing systems, supporting networks, and fostering a workplace where everyone can show up fully and do their best work.

We have a strong sense of connection and belonging in our team. We invest in developing the skills and strengths of our team, offering a variety of learning opportunities and wellbeing initiatives. You’ll also have access to our global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion communities, where staff connect, learn, and support each other in creating meaningful change.

Please visit the careers site, to learn more about working for Greenpeace.

About us:

Greenpeace is a global campaigning network. It comprises 26 independent national/regional organisations, and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. Greenpeace uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.

Our goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. That means we want to:

• protect biodiversity in all its forms

• prevent pollution and abuse of the earth’s ocean, land, air and fresh water

• end all nuclear threats

• promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence

To apply

If you share our vision, please click 'apply for this job', to begin your application.

To apply for this role, we require you to answer a selection of key criteria and upload your CV (in English) via our online application form.

Addressing the key criteria is an important part of your application. We will be looking for evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience in these areas. Use examples where possible, to draw attention to experience, knowledge, achievements and skills gained in past employment or voluntary/leisure activities, provided they are relevant to the post.

It’s advisable to prepare your responses to the key criteria before starting your online application, as you are unable to save and return to it at a later date.

We understand the benefits of using AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT), however for the purpose of this application we prefer to see answers that were tailored by candidates themselves, without relying too much on these tools, so we can get a good impression on your thinking.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at recruitment.int@greenpeace.org. Please note that all applications have to be filled out via the website and can't be submitted via this email.

We welcome everyone to apply for our positions. We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria for our roles. We’d love to know how your unique experience can bring value to our team. We believe in people power and having representation from many different communities to effect change.

Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and would like to invite you especially to apply!

CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 8th of March 2026, 23:59 CEST