As a Senior Specialist you will be a driving force for On's compliance readiness with the rapidly evolving landscape of global sustainability regulations. This involves researching, analyzing, and translating complex requirements into clear, actionable roadmaps. You will be responsible for communicating regulatory updates and deadlines to internal stakeholders, and preparing and delivering targeted training programs to teams responsible for execution

Your Mission

• Research and analyze emerging global sustainability regulations and distill requirements
• Conduct readiness assessments and translate obligations into clear, actionable roadmaps
• Prepare and support delivery of targeted training and capacity-building programs to empower execution teams with the necessary knowledge for compliance
• Prepare internal communication updates (e.g., newsletters, internal announcements) to inform internal stakeholders about new regulatory requirements and key compliance deadlines
• Serve as a key point of contact for Compliance and Non-Financial Reporting teams, coordinating the inputs and supporting alignment with disclosure and communication requirements
• Represent On in relevant external memberships, industry associations, and working groups. Gather and synthesize external insights to proactively benchmark and continually enhance On’s sustainability compliance approach
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders

Your story

• University degree in Sustainability, Business Administration, Environmental Science, Law, or a related field
• Demonstrated professional experience (minimum 5 years) monitoring, analyzing, and translating global sustainability regulations, including those related to product sustainability (e.g. ESPR) and supply chain due diligence (e.g. forced labor laws)
• Preferably experience within the footwear, apparel, or complex consumer goods manufacturing industry, with exposure to global supply chains
• Comfortable operating and thriving within a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
• Strong project management expertise, capable of translating complex regulatory requirements into phased action plans
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills required to drive consensus, secure buy-in, and support delivery of effective capacity building
• A careful and thorough approach to tasks; transferable experience from legal or compliance environments is a plus
• Fluency in English. Proficiency in German or another major European language is a plus
• A genuine passion for sustainability and driving social responsibility within a global business context

We are a small team with big responsibilities. We design and implement the sustainability strategy across On and help shape the future of the organization. We do research, create strategies and implement projects and innovate products and processes through the lens of sustainability. We are the strategic hub, setting the direction and pace for corporate impact by defining priorities, targets, and policies. We act as internal educators and enablers, providing tools and training, and then amplify our progress through clear communication internally and externally

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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