In short

• We are looking for an experienced Head of Internal Communications to join us for a 7-month contract role, extending through April 2026. This role offers an exciting opportunity to execute our internal communications strategy, influencing how people at On connect to our mission and culture, how they communicate, and how they work together as a global team.Working together with key communications teams in Brand Comms and Corporate Communications and our functional teams worldwide, your main objective will be partnering directly with the internal comms team to bring our roadmap from 2025 into early 2026
• This role is primarily execution-focused. You will lead and roll your sleeves up to deliver against a pre-defined communication strategy for our team that brings our culture and mission to life on a global scale
• Maintain and enhance communication solutions and flows to ensure connectivity and enablement between teams
• Own and manage key internal communications channels and moments to inspire people and provide clarity on strategic initiatives across the company, e.g. - Global Town Halls and Q&A sessions
• Support the ongoing development of how people access information at On (including a revamp of our employee intranet)
• Drive alignment across communication functions and departments, serving as a steward of strong collaboration and stakeholder relationships
• Manage potential crises or risks as part of the internal communication strategy
• You bring deep expertise in Internal Communications and Culture, with a strong track record of success in similar roles
• Experience leading teams - a conscious leader with the vision required to manage an existing team, you inspire the trust and respect of everyone around you
• Alongside your leadership experience, you are a humble and hands on executor. This role requires execution in the details alongside the team – including directly writing, designing, and strategizing communications for our global audience
• A positive spirit, you guide, direct and inspire those around you and are excited about maintaining strong relationships between multiple business functions
• Writing and creativity are your greatest professional strengths. Articulate and eloquent, you're completely comfortable when it comes to crafting a message in English
• Strong project management skills and a track record of complex projects on a global level. You believe every problem is solvable and let creativity mixed with pragmatism lead you to the solution
• With your entrepreneurial mindset, you thrive when you don’t have all the answers, working tirelessly and autonomously to turn ideas into reality
• Truly business savvy, you’re quick to understand and navigate both risks and opportunities

Just by the banks of the Limmat you’ll find our largest global hub in Zürich West – On Labs – where you can hike up 12 floors through our custom-built spiral trail

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
• 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

Ready to dig into the details?This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum

Are we a good fit?We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you?No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback

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