In short

Our Talent Acquisition team has been building On intensively in the last 5 years. We have built processes, adopted a sourcing mindset, and implemented exciting initiatives - all of that to help On deliver its strategic goals by bringing exceptional talent and building diverse and high-performing teams. As On continues to grow we want to review our approach towards hiring for leadership and executive roles. We have built some foundations and now it is time to take this to the next stage.

This is a unique opportunity to build our Strategic (Executive) Talent Acquisition team and approach for the fastest-growing sports brand in the world. You will develop and implement strategies to attract top-tier executive talent, build relationships with key stakeholders, and ensure a seamless and efficient recruitment process.

Your Mission

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive executive/leadership recruitment strategy in alignment with On`s business objectives
  • Build and lead a team of executive recruiters, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure successful delivery
  • Build and nourish relationships with On`s management team to understand hiring needs and priorities
  • Build a pool of trusted executive search firms to identify and attract top-tier executive talent
  • Collaborate with our internal sourcing team on building diverse pipelines and talent pools
  • Utilize data and analytics to track and measure the effectiveness of recruitment efforts, spot inefficiencies and make recommendations for improvements
  • Stay current on industry trends and best practices in executive TA as well as the retail/sportswear industry, and implement innovative strategies to stay competitive in the market
  • Manage the end-to-end executive recruitment process, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation
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  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • You've got 8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition and have loved every minute of it; you spent at least 5 years focusing on Executive/Senior Leadership roles
  • Experience leading and managing a high-performing team of recruiters in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven track record of managing projects on a global scale - experience building a Talent Acquisition function, setting up processes and KPIs
  • Experience working in an in-house TA team in an international environment
  • You have experience building hiring D&I strategies and translating them into tactical sourcing goals; you worked with a talent-sourcing team
  • Truly business savvy, you’re quick to understand and navigate both risks and opportunities - you understand the retail/sportswear industry in and out and you are well connected
  • Experience working with external parters (exec search firms)
  • You're passionate about finding new ways to innovate, optimize and increase efficiency.
  • Able to make even the most complex problems easy to understand, your real talent lies in the creation of simple, impactful solutions
  • One of life’s planners, you like nothing better than conjuring up the strategies and ideas required to solve even the most complex of challenges
  • Your forte is building lasting relationships, a skill that comes in very handy when it comes to managing the expectations of a variety of stakeholders
  • Open minded, respectful and a great listener, you're a master at expressing yourself – both verbally and through the written word
  • A positive spirit, you guide, direct and inspire those around you; you see yourself as a partner to your teammates and want to help them achieve their true potential
  • Industry knowledge - you regularly follow best practices and trends; You know when to learn from market standards and when to do things differently
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About the Team

Being part of the talent team at On means to do things differently, we don’t do things just because they are what “HR does”. We build, grow, enable and empower the team to drive the future of On.

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Making people feel good is our speciality. From the get-go, we want you to have the best experience. On is a special place, filled with experts and athletes, musicians, artists, scientists and innovators – we’re here to unlock all that potential for you.

Learn about our Spirits
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Gavin

Talent Sourcing Specialist, Berlin

I’m getting people curious about On – what we're working on, and ultimately what kind of working environment we have, the essence as to what life here is like. I love to get people on a call and change their perception.
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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

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What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.