In short

At On, we believe that building diverse teams and fostering an inclusive work environment is key to achieving our mission to ignite the human spirit through movement. As we continue to build and evolve our approach to diversity and inclusion, we are looking for a skilled D&I Leader to advance our efforts in promoting a culture of equity, belonging, and respect.

Your Mission

  • Work closely with On leaders on scaling and maintaining inclusion best practices and programs throughout On to support our team values and business goals

  • Develop toolkits rooted in research and best practices that equip Talent BPs, Leaders and the team members with resources aimed at increasing diverse hiring while maintaining an inclusive On culture

  • Collaborate with Talent team to integrate diversity and inclusion practices across all aspects of the team member lifecycle

  • Act as an Internal SME supporting cross functional teams on critical D&I initiatives

  • Lead initiatives to increase diversity within our workforce through targeted recruitment, retention, and development strategies

  • Drive global solutions that are appropriately consistent at the company-level yet fully integrate with local needs and regulatory requirements;

  • You understand unique geographic challenges and see opportunities to tailor initiatives where most effective

  • Establish and maintain metrics to measure the effectiveness of diversity initiatives, ensuring that our strategies are data-driven and aligned with our goals

  • Responsible for the Diversity and Inclusion section of On’s annual Impact Progress Report

  • Lead the global Inclusion Group strategy, ensuring consistency and location relevant programs.

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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

In addition to a specific passion for fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment and culture, we hope you’ll also bring:

  • 7+ years of experience in the diversity and inclusion field, with 3+ years of experience leading a global D&I strategy.

  • Proven track record of leading a high-performing team (leadership skills) in an international environment

  • Experience delivering successful diversity and inclusion programs on a global scale across different regions: Americas, APAC & EMEA.

  • Leading with Data - you know when to introduce insights into the conversation and can drive leader accountability and action through metrics and data (a proven track record of analysis provided to business)

  • You have experience working for an innovation-driven company

  • Eye for impact - you know the difference between a ‘nice to have’ and what will move the needle

  • Collaborative mindset - you enjoy leading large, cross-functional projects and tackling ambiguity

  • Self Motivated - you are a self-starter; skilled at proactively pitching ideas and getting them off the ground; You’re always picking up new skills and are eager to roll up your sleeves to make your ideas happen

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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 Head of Diversity & Inclusion, you will lead the team responsible for creating and translating the company D&I strategy and objectives into actionable plans and initiatives.

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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.

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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.