In short

Our Talent (HR) team is expanding with the growth of On and we are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team. You will have the opportunity to shape On’s people agenda through collaborating with the team on a variety of people related topics. This role is for someone who strives for efficiency, whilst continuously seeking new and improved ways to support the Japan Team in the business area of both back office and retail.

Your Mission

  • Act as a true partner to the business by being the main point of contact for all Talent related topics and by advising leaders and team members
  • Contribute to setting up the organisation for future growth (organisational diagnose, design and changes, leadership and people development)
  • Shape how On embeds and keeps its culture and ways of working
  • Closely team up with other talent functions in both region and global, like Talent Acquisition, Talent Operations, Learning and Development, Compensation and Benefits to ensure the needs from the markets will be reflected and tailored and provided with premium talent experience to both team members.
  • Lead Talent initiatives/projects in the areas of e.g. performance, culture, development, etc.
  • Enable leaders to enhance their capabilities in the area of performance management, development conversation, team effectiveness, etc.
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  • Group of runners talking outside the office
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  • 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

Besides being excited to be part of the team that is putting the fun into the run for millions of people, we hope you’ll also bring:

  • 7+ years of experience in an HR Advisory / HR Business Partner role in an international, fast-paced environment
  • A team player with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives when being challenged
  • A can-do attitude and an innovative way of solving problems
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration with a focus on delivering exceptional support
  • Be able to deal with multiple tasks and be able to prioritize.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with people
  • Fluent in both Japanese and English
  • Retail HR background is a plus
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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. Because this is what matters to us. Because we are 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.

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.