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Director - Talent Acquisition Europe
Location: Zurich
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In short
We're searching for a dynamic Director of Talent Acquisition, Europe to lead recruitment for our rapidly growing teams across the region. You’ll drive hiring efforts for key functions — including product, tech, and global roles — based in our HQ and hubs in Berlin and London. In this role, you’ll lead and develop a high-performing team, partner with senior leadership, implement innovative talent strategies, and use data to continuously improve how we attract and hire top talent. If you're ready to make a lasting impact and elevate our employer brand, we’d love to hear from you.
Your Mission
- Lead end-to-end recruitment across EMEA, supporting teams based in our HQ and major hubs in Berlin and London
- Manage, coach, and grow a team of talented recruiters and TA leaders, ensuring they are empowered to meet hiring goals
- Build strong, strategic partnerships with senior leaders across multiple functions; advise on hiring needs, workforce planning, and org scaling
- Champion inclusive hiring and develop strategies to attract diverse talent across markets
- Implement innovative sourcing and recruitment approaches tailored to evolving market dynamics
- Leverage technology and tools to drive automation and deliver a seamless candidate and stakeholder experience
- Use data and insights to continuously refine processes and increase hiring quality and efficiency
- Collaborate with the broader Talent Leadership team to contribute to global people initiatives and priorities
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Your story
- You bring 15+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 10 years in leadership roles across dynamic, fast-scaling environments
- Proven track record of hiring across multiple countries and functional areas, ideally within a product- or tech-driven company
- You’re a confident, people-first leader with a strong ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams
- You know how to implement and scale recruitment systems, tools, and workflows to meet evolving business needs
- You combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and you're comfortable navigating ambiguity and change
- A clear communicator and problem-solver, you build trust with stakeholders and deliver pragmatic, high-impact hiring solutions
- You’re passionate about innovation in TA, committed to inclusive hiring, and driven by business impact
About the Team
Being part of the talent team at On means consistently questioning the status quo. 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.
Gavin
Talent Acquisition Specialist
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.
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.