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Senior Specialist – Talent Acquisition (Product)

Location: Zurich

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In short

We are looking for a Senior Specialist to join our Product Talent Acquisition team. You will be a hands-on contributor focused on delivering key Product & Design hires, collaborating closely with hiring managers and the broader TA team to build efficient, high-quality hiring processes. You bring strong sourcing and stakeholder management skills, and a deep commitment to candidate experience and excellent outcomes.

Your Mission

  • Manage full-cycle recruitment processes for key Product roles globally
  • Partner with Product leaders to understand hiring needs, align on role profiles, and develop search strategies
  • Drive sourcing, screening, stakeholder communication, and offer management with a focus on quality and clarity
  • Collaborate with recruiting coordination and TA operations to ensure smooth and professional candidate experiences
  • Use data and insights to support hiring decisions and improve search effectiveness
  • Support broader TA initiatives such as tooling, processes, and employer branding as needed
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    Your story

    • You bring extensive experience in Talent Acquisition, ideally with a focus on Product, Creative, and/or Design roles within fast-paced and international environments.
    • Background in consumer goods companies or creative industries is highly preferred
    • You have a proven track record of hiring across a range of disciplines, including Product Management, Product Strategy, Product Design, Brand and/or Innovation
    • An eye for great creative work — experience reviewing portfolios is a plus
    • A keen awareness of global and cultural trends that shape the world of brands
    • You are confident partnering with hiring managers, providing market insights and clear recommendations
    • You are proactive and hands-on with sourcing, skilled in tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Workday, etc.)
    • You are passionate about delivering an excellent candidate experience and representing the brand professionally
    • You thrive in collaborative, fast-moving environments and handle multiple priorities effectively
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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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    Gavin

    Talent Acquisition Specialist

    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.