Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter (f/m) 80-100%

NZZ is one of the most significant private media companies in Switzerland. We focus on high-quality, independent journalism and represent a liberal worldview. With our products, we offer our users guidance and inspiration on a daily basis. In addition to our two flagship titles «Neue Zürcher Zeitung» and «NZZ am Sonntag», various other titles, event series, podcasts and TV formats are part of the portfolio.

Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter (f/m) 80-100%

Our 16-member HR team supports the executives as well as the approximately 800 employees of NZZ and all subsidiaries in all personnel matters. To win top talent for us and to further strengthen our employer brand, we are looking for you starting immediately or by arrangement as

Your tasks

• End-to-end recruitment at eye level: You independently manage the entire recruiting process – from requirements analysis to conducting interviews, salary negotiations to onboarding.
• Sparring partner for managers: You negotiate and advise managers and HR colleagues on recruitment issues, set clear impulses in the search process and convince through your market and recruitment expertise.
• Proactive Active Sourcing: Via LinkedIn Recruiter, networks and creative direct search channels, you specifically identify and contact passive candidates – especially in key areas such as Tech, Digital Marketing and Editorial.
• Employer Branding & Candidate Experience: You design and drive initiatives to strengthen our employer brand (e.g. social media campaigns, university events, content creation) and ensure a first-class candidate journey.
• Process optimization: You analyze recruiting metrics, optimize our selection processes and bring in innovative trends from the HR tech sector.

Your profile

• Sound professional experience: At least 4–6 years of experience in a comparable recruiting role – preferably in a dynamic environment (media, agency, tech or corporate)
• Negotiation skills & seniority: Strong appearance and the necessary empathy to act at eye level with experienced managers
• Excellent Active Sourcing: Demonstrable success in direct approach via common sourcing tools as well as a sense for accurate, personal approaches
• Passion for Employer Branding: Experience in the conception and implementation of candidate-centric measures and employer branding projects
• Language competence: Business fluent German and very good English skills
• Identification & enthusiasm: Identification with the values of NZZ as well as interest in our journalistic products and media offerings
• Affinity for HR-Tech & AI: Openness and initial practical knowledge in the use of AI tools and modern technologies to optimize recruiting processes

Our offer

• Scope for design: Short decision-making paths and plenty of freedom to implement your own ideas in recruiting and employer branding
• Modern work culture: Flexible working hours, home office options and a centrally located workplace in the heart of Zürich
• A strong team: A collegial, motivated HR team and managers who understand recruiting as a strategic success factor

Romana Kaspar, HR Business Partner

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