Senior Lead - Global Talent Acquisition

On; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Lead for Global Talent Acquisition to shape recruitment strategies across multiple regions, including London. This role involves managing a talented team, advising leaders on market trends, and driving diversity initiatives. The successful candidate will leverage data to inform hiring practices and build strong relationships across global functions. With a focus on holistic development and a supportive environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence talent acquisition at a global scale and contribute to a culture of growth and inclusion.

Benefits

Personal self-care programs

Team-oriented atmosphere

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading recruitment teams.
• Data-driven decision-making with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of recruiters to support global hiring.
• Advise business leaders on recruitment strategies and market trends.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Data Analysis

Team Leadership

Diversity Initiatives

Recruitment Strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Greenhouse

Workday

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In short
We're searching for an experienced Talent Acquisition leader to drive recruitment for our global division, including Marketing, Finance, Commercial, Ops, and Talent. In this role, you will serve as a consultant, leader, and problem solver. You will be responsible for designing a talent acquisition strategy for Zurich, Berlin, and London, advising business leaders on market trends and recruiting best practices, delivering on key diversity initiatives, and leading recruitment for key roles.

Your mission

• Manage, coach, and develop a talented team of recruiters, supporting corporate hiring strategies for On’s globally scoped roles.
• Partner with hiring teams to build appropriate passive candidate sourcing, assessment, and offer approaches to hire the best talent.
• Act as a player/coach, balancing team leadership with leading recruiting efforts and hiring critical roles.
• Work closely and build strong relationships with senior leaders across global functions to ensure a candidate-centric experience, balancing efficiency with attracting diverse talent. Act as their strategic thought partner to scale operations.
• Proactively inform the business on hiring status, industry changes, and trends, delivering data-driven insights to shape recruitment strategies.
• Participate in special projects and recruiting initiatives to evolve and deliver best practices for the TA function and a premium organizational experience.
• Measure the right KPIs that drive priority behaviors and results, representing talent acquisition progress through data storytelling.

Your story

• You bring extensive experience in Talent Acquisition, including leading recruitment teams.
• Data-driven: You utilize data to advise and make decisions, with experience in data analysis.
• You inspire and motivate a team through development and coaching.
• Direct experience leading searches for director and executive roles.
• Experience in a global organization at the regional level, navigating cultural and team nuances.
• Experience with Greenhouse and/or Workday is a plus.

What We Offer

On is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to foster holistic development—staying active, learning, exploring, and innovating. Our approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere with access to personal self-care for physical and mental well-being, all led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a fair and inclusive work environment, free of discrimination in recruitment, advancement, and retention decisions.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Retail