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Senior Lead - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB)

Locations: Zurich, London

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Talent

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 evolve our approach, we are looking for a passionate D&I Lead to own our regional strategy, drive inclusion initiatives, and champion a culture of equity and belonging.

Your Mission

Regional Strategy & Ownership: Own and execute the D&I strategy for the EMEA region, ensuring alignment with our global goals while effectively tailoring programs to meet local needs and regulatory requirements.
Inclusion Group Management: Serve as the primary lead and advocate for our global Inclusion Groups. You will provide guidance, structure, and support to ensure they are empowered to foster community and contribute meaningfully to our inclusive culture.
Diversity Hiring Support: Partner closely with the Talent Acquisition teams to design, implement, and measure diversity hiring initiatives. You will help manage community partnerships and talent acquisition events focused on building diverse talent pipelines.
Inclusive Leadership Training & Coaching: Supporting On’s leaders with coaching and training to bring inclusion and allyship to life with strong inclusive leadership skills.
Internal Consulting: Act as the dedicated D&I subject matter expert and consultant for leaders and teams. You will develop and provide resources, toolkits, and best practices to embed inclusive behaviors and processes.
Data & Reporting: Establish and maintain metrics to measure the effectiveness of specific D&I initiatives. You will be responsible for analyzing data, reporting on progress to leadership, and making data-driven recommendations for future action.
Impact Storytelling: Own regional insights, data, and stories to the Diversity and Inclusion section of On’s annual Impact Progress Report.

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Your story

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

7-10+ years of experience in the diversity and inclusion field, with a proven track record of leading D&I initiatives across the EMEA region. Exposure to the US market is a plus.
Demonstrated experience in managing, scaling, or providing direct support to employee resource groups (ERGs) or inclusion groups.
A strong background in partnering with recruitment teams to develop and implement successful diversity hiring programs.
Deep understanding of the unique cultural nuances, challenges, and legal landscapes related to D&I in various countries across EMEA, APAC & Americas.
Leading with data: you know how to use metrics and insights to drive leader accountability and measure the impact of your initiatives.
A collaborative mindset: you excel at leading cross-functional projects and navigating ambiguity to achieve shared goals.
Self-motivated: you are a self-starter skilled at proactively developing ideas, gaining stakeholder buy-in, and executing with a hands-on approach.

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About the Team

You will be a key member of the global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) and Social Impact team, reporting directly to the Director of DEIB & Social Impact. You will work in close partnership with business leaders, the Talent Team, and employees across On to bring our D&I vision to life.

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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.