NZZ
Zürich
Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter (m/f) 80-100%
- 22 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
About the job
NZZ is one of the most significant private media companies in Switzerland. We focus on high-quality, independent journalism and uphold a liberal worldview. With our products, we offer our users daily guidance and inspiration. In addition to the two flagships "Neue Zürcher Zeitung" and "NZZ am Sonntag", various other titles, event series, podcasts, and TV formats belong to the portfolio.Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter (m/f) 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 attract top talent for us and further strengthen our employer brand, we are looking for you immediately or by arrangement as
Your tasks
- End-to-end recruitment on equal footing: You independently manage the entire recruiting process – from requirement analysis through conducting interviews, salary negotiations to onboarding.
- Sparring partner for supervisors: You negotiate and advise supervisors and HR colleagues on recruitment matters, set clear impulses in the search process, and convince with your market and recruitment expertise.
- Proactive active sourcing: Through LinkedIn Recruiter, networks, and creative direct search channels, you identify and contact passive candidates in a targeted manner – 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 optimisation: You analyse recruiting metrics, optimise our selection processes, and bring innovative trends from the HR tech sector.
Your profile
- Solid 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 confidence & seniority: Strong presence and the necessary empathy to operate on equal footing with experienced executives
- Excellent active sourcing: Proven success in direct approach via common sourcing tools as well as a flair for precise, personal approaches
- Passion for employer branding: Experience in designing and implementing candidate-centric measures and employer branding projects
- Language skills: 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 optimise recruitment processes
Our offer
- Scope for creativity: 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 Zurich
- A strong team: A collegial, motivated HR team and executives who understand recruiting as a strategic success factor
Romana Kaspar, HR Business Partner
