On is in a state of fast growth, and our Talent team is at the heart of it all. We are looking for a Principal Workday Integration Architect to serve as the master builder of our HR data ecosystem.

This is a high-impact technical role. You will be responsible for the "circulatory system" of our people data, ensuring our global systems communicate seamlessly. But we aren't just looking for standard maintenance; we want someone ready to take their Workday expertise to the next level. You will partner with our IT teams to pioneer the use of AI and Agentic workflows, automating the mundane to elevate the human. If you are a Workday Studio expert who is fascinated by the intersection of deep tech, AI, and HR, this is your chance to make a global impact.

Your Mission

• Architect the Integration Landscape: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex integrations using Workday Studio, Orchestrations, EIBs, and Cloud Connect (incl. Global Payroll). Ensure secure, resilient, and high-performing data flows.
• Drive Technical Excellence: Define our integration standards, conduct rigorous code reviews, and translate business ambitions into brilliant technical reality alongside stakeholders.
• Pioneer AI in HR (The Exciting Part!): Partner with our IT team to explore how Google Vertex AI can transform HR data. You will help build intelligent automations and "smart" workflows that reason and act autonomously.

Your Story

• A proven track record of 5-7+ years in Workday integrations, with expert-level proficiency in Workday Studio (experience with Java, XSLT, HTML is essential); any other programming experience like Python is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with Workday Orchestrations is a significant plus.
• A deep technical curiosity about AI; Any exposure to Google Enterprise Agent Platform or building Agentic workflows is a massive bonus, but a strong desire to learn is just as valuable.
• Nice to have: Understanding of Talent/Retail processes (Payroll, Recruitment, Onboarding)
• The ability to thrive in a global environment, which includes working flexibly across timezones to collaborate with our North American teams (specifically PST).
• A solutions-architect mindset. You don't just fix bugs; you diagnose root causes and build sustainable, automated systems that scale.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical architectures to non-technical partners and lead high-stakes technical projects.

In short 

Our Talent (HR) team is heavily expanding to support On’s explosive growth, and we are looking for an enthusiastic person to join us as Senior Payroll Specialist in the Talent Operations Team. This role is for someone who has experience in Payroll Operations, ideally in a fast-paced, scale-up and retail environment. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys researching new challenges, appreciates a streamlined and supportive process, and has a passion for innovative solutions. While France & Italy will be your main focus, you will also support other EMEA entities.

Your Team:

Being part of the Talent team at On means doing things differently, we don’t do things just because they are what “HR does”. We build, grow, enable and empower the team to drive the future of On. The Talent Operations team strives to create and deliver a seamless and positive employee experience at all times. Because this is what matters to us. Because we are On.

Mission:

• Process and manage the end-to-end payroll cycle in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations:
• Preparation of payroll input for your external vendors, including regular pay, overtime, bonuses, benefit in kind and applicable deductions
• Reviewing the payroll drafts provided by the external vendors, ensuring payroll accuracy in alignment with local payroll regulations
• Managing different payroll schedules incl. Retail and ensuring timely salary payments and payslip distribution
• Delivering month-end payroll reports to the finance team, reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any discrepancies identified together with Finance
• Responsible for enrolling our team members into local benefits, such as health insurance and pension schemes.Address payroll-related inquiries and issues from employees and business leaders in a timely and professional manner
• Prepare by law mandatory payroll documents such as Attestation employeur, Certificat de travail and others depending on the country specifics
• Collaborate with Talent and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration between payroll, HR & Finance systems
• Own the country specific solution for data integration or data feed between On systems (Workday) and external payroll vendor
• Communication with authorities, insurances and other benefit providers in respective countries
• Collaboration with internal teams such as HR specialists, Business Partners and Total Rewards, to drive forward new initiatives.
• Design the payroll process in your respective countries in alignment with internal SOX controls, and contribute to the continuous optimization and automation of existing payroll process and systems
• Set up of payroll operations in new markets/entities, in collaboration with regional lead, local HR Specialist and other internal On teams 
• Conduct regular audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Responsible for our ESS (equity) and fringe benefits reporting through payroll
• Ensure compliance with more complex employment setups, such as cross-border employment or relocation cases
• Eagerness to take over more payroll countries, as we open new markets.

Your story: 

• 4+ years work experience in payroll in France or Italy. Any other country is a plus
• Experience in payroll for Retail population for any of the countries of scope is a huge plus
• Excellent operational, legislative and best practice payroll knowledge in France or Italy
• Excellent stakeholder management, attention to detail, used to handling confidential data, and analytical approach
• Experience working with external payroll providers
• Excellent excel skills
• Fluency in English and at least one other local language. Any other language is a plus

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 Workforce Management strategy.

This is more than a maintenance role; it is an opportunity to own and evolve our global Time Tracking and Scheduling landscape, with a specific focus on driving excellence across our Retail stores with a focus on the APAC region. We aren't just looking for a configuration expert; we need a visionary who can bridge the gap between complex labor regulations and a seamless team member experience. If you thrive on challenging the status quo, navigating the nuances of global compliance, and believe that smart technology like AI can revolutionize how we schedule and value work, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Your Mission:

• You will master and evolve our Time & Scheduling ecosystem: As the go-to expert for (Workday) Time Tracking and Absence Management, you will proactively design and implement solutions that balance operational efficiency with a focus on the team member experience. You will be the technical lead for scheduling logic and time entry workflows, specifically for our EMEA & APAC markets.
• You will be a champion for automation and AI: You seek new ways to improve workforce management within Workday and beyond, ensuring our "on-the-ground" teams have the smartest tools available.
• You will drive regional operational projects: From implementing new localized time-off policies to rolling out localized time tracking and scheduling systems, you will ensure projects across APAC run seamlessly and meet both local legal requirements and global standards.
• You will empower the global team: By managing specialized support tickets, creating localized training materials, and guiding regional leads through new releases, you ensure that our managers and frontline staff 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

Your Story:

• A proven track record of 4-5+ years working hands-on with Workday (specifically Time Tracking and Absence Management; experience with Workday Scheduling is a significant plus).
• The ability to thrive in a global environment, which includes working flexibly across timezones to collaborate with our teams in APAC and HQ (CET).
• A deep understanding of (or curiosity for) complex labor laws and how they translate into system configuration and compliance.
• 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 workforce management.
• A data-driven and analytical approach. You love exploring data to uncover creative, sustainable solutions to complex operational challenges.

Your 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.

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.

In short 

Our Talent (HR) team is heavily expanding to support On’s explosive growth, and we are looking for an enthusiastic person to join us as Senior Payroll Specialist in the Talent Operations Team. This role is for someone who has experience in Payroll Operations, ideally in a fast-paced, scale-up and retail environment. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys researching new challenges, appreciates a streamlined and supportive process, and has a passion for innovative solutions. While UK will be your main focus, you will also support other EMEA entities

Your Team:

Being part of the Talent team at On means doing things differently, we don’t do things just because they are what “HR does”. We build, grow, enable and empower the team to drive the future of On. The Talent Operations team strives to create and deliver a seamless and positive employee experience at all times. Because this is what matters to us. Because we are On.

Mission:

• Process and manage the end-to-end payroll cycle in the UK, Kenya and Nordics, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations:
• Preparation of payroll input for your external vendors, including regular pay, overtime, bonuses, benefit in kind and applicable deductions
• Reviewing the payroll drafts provided by the external vendors, ensuring payroll accuracy in alignment with local payroll regulations
• Managing different payroll schedules incl. Retail and ensuring timely salary payments and payslip distribution
• Delivering month-end payroll reports to the finance team, reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any discrepancies identified together with Finance
• Responsible for enrolling our team members into local benefits, such as pension and insurance schemes.Address payroll-related inquiries and issues from employees and the business in a timely and professional manner
• Collaborate with Talent and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration between payroll, HR & Finance systems
• Prepare by law mandatory payroll documents such as P45 and support with yearly PSA
• Own the country specific solution for data integration or data feed between On systems (Workday) and external payroll vendor
• Communication with authorities, pension and other statutory benefits providers in respective countries
• Collaboration with internal teams such as HR specialists, Business Partners and Total Rewards, to drive forward new initiatives.
• Design the payroll process in your respective countries in alignment with internal SOX controls, and contribute to the continuous optimization and automation of existing payroll process and systems
• Set up of payroll operations in new markets/entities, in collaboration with regional lead, local HR Specialist and other internal On teams 
• Conduct regular audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Responsible for our ESS (equity) and fringe benefits reporting through payroll
• Ensure compliance with more complex employment setups, such as cross-border employment or relocation cases
• Eagerness to take over more payroll countries, as we open new markets.

Your story: 

• 4+ years work experience in payroll in the UK. Any other country is a plus.
• Experience in payroll for Retail population for any of the countries of scope is a huge plus
• Excellent operational, legislative and best practice payroll knowledge in UK
• Excellent stakeholder management, attention to detail, used to handling confidential data, and analytical approach
• Experience working with external payroll providers
• Excellent excel skills
• Fluency in English. Any other language is a plus

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.

Your 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.

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. We are requesting that you provide sensitive demographic information such as gender identity and race/ethnicity to help us ensure that we are creating equitable and fair experiences for all potential future team members. You are not required to provide this demographic information and this information will in no way impact your eligibility for hire.

Typical cash compensation range for this position inclusive of base + bonus: $114,000-$140,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including experience, industry knowledge, qualifications, skill set, and location.