Senior Lead - Equity Compensation

Location: Zurich

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Talent

In short

Our Talent team is expanding with the growth of On and we are looking for an enthusiastic person to join us in this journey as a Senior Lead, Equity Compensation. We are looking for someone who has passion for equity compensation, loves working with data, and experience in managing and delivering equity plans in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment.

Your Mission

You will be a part of the Total Rewards team, responsible for managing our global equity compensation plans, working with the Head of Total Rewards on equity compensation strategy and design, and advising our Talent partners, leaders, and team members on all matters related to our equity plan.
You will manage the quarterly equity grant and distribution process, from preparing grant files, to loading data to the equity management platform, and coordinating with other teams to ensure all data is accurate before releasing distributions and communicating to team members.
You will support the Finance team with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reporting by providing the required Stock Based Compensation (SBC) reports; you will also prepare ad hoc reports for other teams within Talent and Finance as needed.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of our equity management platform.
You will support the Head of Total Rewards with the preparation of materials related to equity compensation for the quarterly Compensation Committee meetings.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects across Total Rewards, from executive compensation to benefits, and everything in between to continue to build your expertise and grow with the team.

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Your story

You love data analytics and you have strong understanding of what’s required to build, manage, and administer equity compensation plans; you are very experienced with and comfortable using excel and/or google sheets.
5+ years of experience in a similar role in a company with global operations, ideally with a publicly traded company listed in the US; experience working for a company headquartered in Switzerland considered a plus.
You have experience working with (or as part of) the Finance team on budgeting and forecasting SBC expense.
You have a strong understanding of the different aspects equity compensation and how to communicate them in an effective way, including regulatory and reporting requirements.
You are comfortable communicating to different audiences, simplifying the complex.
You seek to solve problems creatively and you don’t necessarily stop at the most obvious answer; you are self motivated, and detail oriented, comfortable working on your own with direction.

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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. In the Total Rewards team, we are data-informed and leverage a combination of internal and external data to determine the best path forward for On. Our mission is to ensure that our compensation and benefits strategies are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our company values and goals. At On, we foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. We believe in empowering our team members to take ownership of their work and drive meaningful change. If you are passionate about Total Rewards and equity compensation, and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of On, we would love to hear from you.

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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.