On - Senior Specialist – Talent Systems (Workday Core, US Pay & Benefits) - London; Zurich

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Talent

In short

On is in a state of fast growth, and our Talent team is at the heart of it all. We’re expanding to build the teams that will shape On’s future, and we’re looking for a Senior Specialist – Talent Systems to serve as a technical architect and strategic partner for our global people agenda.

This is more than a maintenance role, it is an opportunity to own and evolve our Talent System Landscape, specifically driving excellence within our US Payroll and Benefits landscape while championing the next frontier of AI and agentic workflows. We aren’t just looking for a configuration expert, we need a visionary who can bridge the gap between complex technical infrastructure and an unforgettable human experience. If you thrive on challenging the status quo, navigating global complexities, and believe that smart technology is the key to unlocking human potential, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Your mission

– You will master and evolve our Talent System ecosystem: As a go-to expert for Workday (including HCM, Talent & Performance, Help, US Payroll and Benefits), you will not only maintain our current setup but also proactively design and implement new solutions with the focus on enhancing experience for our global team members. You will be the go to person for anything related to US Payroll and Benefits.
– You will be a champion for automation and AI: You seek new ways to improve processes (e.g., automation, AI & Agentic workflows) within and (importantly also) beyond Workday (e.g. Juro) while recognizing when existing system “wheels” don’t need to be reinvented. You are genuinely excited by the potential of AI to create smarter, faster, and more intuitive experiences for everyone at On.
– You will drive key talent projects: From performance and feedback cycles to new system rollouts, you will support recurring and new projects, ensuring they run seamlessly and deliver maximum impact.
– You will empower the entire team: By managing support tickets, creating training materials, and guiding teams through new releases, you will ensure our global team members and stakeholders get the most out of our technology.
– You will solve problems with agility and creativity: In our dynamic environment, you quickly diagnose challenges and design robust, scalable solutions. You will own the optimization of processes, workflows, and integrations to build a world-class, automated systems landscape while managing expectations of senior stakeholders.

Your story

– A proven track record of 2-3+ years working hands-on with Workday (HCM, Talent & Performance; demonstrated experience in Workday US Payroll and Benefits is a significant plus).
– The ability to thrive in a global environment, which includes working flexibly across timezones to collaborate with our North American teams (specifically PST).
– An entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit. You have a can-do attitude and are always ready to go beyond your scope to help the team win.
– A digital-first and deeply curious mindset. You’re a quick learner who understands how technology and AI can fundamentally improve the way we work.
– A data-driven and analytical approach. You love exploring data to uncover creative, sustainable solutions to complex challenges.

Meet the team

We are a hands-on Talent Technology Team that believes HR systems should be as intuitive and forward-thinking as the people they support. While we serve as the architects and guardians of our core platforms like Workday, we don’t just “administer” software: we build, customize, and innovate entirely in-house. Our mission is to transform complex HR infrastructure into seamless AI informed, high-performance tools that empower our global workforce and redefine what internal technology can achieve.