In short

As On continues its rapid expansion, our Talent team is in search of a dynamic and passionate Senior Director of Engagement, Growth and Culture to lead our transformative journey. This critical role is dedicated to enriching On’s distinctive culture and enhancing the overall experience of our team members. The Senior Director will focus on fostering professional growth, leadership development, and talent management. Additionally, they will drive organizational design and effectiveness, empowering individuals at On to thrive and contribute to high-performing teams.

Your Mission

  • Guide the strategy, design, and delivery of programs that enhance our culture, individual growth, leadership development and organizational design and effectiveness at On

  • Hire, coach, and retain a team that champions the mission and vision of your area

  • Lead the team and sub-functions related to:

    • Growth and Leadership: A team in charge to intervene and action initiatives that allow for individual growth, as well as best-in-class leadership
    • Talent Management & Organization Design and Effectiveness: a team in charge of our annual engagement survey, talent management and feedback cycle, as well as organization design and effectiveness - to ensure we empower teams to reach the highest performance
    • Future Talent: a team in charge of our internships and apprenticeship programs

  • Take charge of developing our senior leadership team with tailored programs that reflect the company’s stage and their personal growth needs

  • Work closely with other Talent functions to align initiatives with On’s strategic goals

  • Establish clear metrics for assessing the effectiveness of the function. Use data-driven insights to refine approaches and demonstrate the impact of these initiatives on organizational success

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  • 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
  • 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

  • +8 years of experience in Talent Development, Talent Management and Learning and Development functions within Talent/HR Functions; in large organizations (+3’000 team members / >4Bn$ Revenue)

  • Demonstrate a proven track record in strategic planning and execution within talent development; This includes setting long-term goals and aligning them with business objectives

  • Understanding of and experience with cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace; Experience working in multicultural environments or international companies would be beneficial

  • Experience in leading change management initiatives, demonstrating the ability to manage resistance and effectively communicate changes to support business transformation

  • You have experience working for an innovation-driven company

  • Experience leading large teams with multidisciplinary expertise

  • You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy thinking outside the box

  • You have great communication skills across various stakeholders and levels - Leaders, Talent Business Partners, and external parties

  • You have strong analytical skills - you are able to tell a story with data

  • You thrive when navigating ambiguous projects; You know how to simplify complex topics and can focus on what matters

  • You are skilled at thinking about how decisions will impact various stakeholders

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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.

As the Senior Director of Growth & Leadership, you will spearhead teams tasked with crafting and rolling out initiatives, experiences, and programs designed to unlock our team members' potential and cultivate leaders who embody our culture of trust and innovation.

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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.

Build the better you

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.