(Senior) Learning & Development Specialist (f/m/d) | 60 - 80% | Hybrid working model | Zürich, Switzerland
Company Description
Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG simplifies lives with innovative digital solutions, transforming industries since its formation in 2021 through the merger of Scout24 Switzerland and TX Markets. Operating across real estate, automotive, general marketplaces and finance & insurance, SMG thrives on its core values: Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly.
Meet the team!
At SMG, our strength lies in our people. Meet some of the team members who you could work with:
- Mladen Ilincic - Senior Specialist Employee Experience - LinkedIn
- Isidora Misic - Digital Learning Specialist - LinkedIn
- Florian Conradi - Head of Talent & Organisational Development - LinkedIn
Job Description
Your Mission
As a (Senior) Learning & Development Specialist in our Talent & Organisational Development team, a key part of our HR department, you'll be a key driver in shaping impactful, inclusive, and inspiring learning experiences. From leadership development to embedding culture, you’ll create meaningful moments that help our people grow, lead, and thrive.
You’ll work cross-functionally in a dynamic, global SMG team of Explorers spanning Switzerland, Serbia, Vietnam, France, Germany, and India - where creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning are at the heart of what we do.
Specifically, you will work on:
- Design and deliver powerful learning programs: Craft engaging learning experiences - with a current focus on leadership development (LDJ - Leadership Development Journey, Onboarding new leaders, pick & grow modules)
- Embed our values across the employee lifecycle: Bring SMG’s culture to life - from hiring to offboarding - through practical, people-first learning experiences
- Facilitate workshops and trainings: Lead leadership sessions, Culture & Feedback Bootcamps, team offsites, and workshops that spark connection, growth, and engagement - from small to large group interventions
- Co-create learning with business teams: Partner with teams across SMG to design learning that supports performance, development, and career growth (e.g. design career paths or leading yourself sessions)
- Build strong learning network: Manage internal trainers and external providers to ensure a high-quality, scalable learning experience
- Measure and improve impact: Use data, feedback, and experimentation to continuously improve and evolve our learning offerings
Your responsibilities will evolve as we grow.
Qualifications
What will you bring to the ride?
- Proven experience designing, delivering, and facilitating modern learning programs in a corporate or international setting - from high-level concepts to hands-on execution
- Strong conceptual and organizational skills - you move with ease between big-picture thinking and detailed planning
- Fluency in English; German is a plus
- A background in adult learning, organizational development, psychology, education, or a related field
- An open, hands-on mindset with a love for trying new things and making learning practical and engaging
We value the skills you bring and your ability to learn quickly, so don’t worry if your career path has been unique.
Additional Information
What do we offer?
- 6 weeks of holidays (with the possibility to buy up to 10 additional days)
- 40-hour week
- 18 weeks of maternity leave and 6 weeks of paternity leave. Also applies in cases of adoption.
- Flexible working arrangements (we strongly value work-life balance)
- Access to mental health, well-being and counselling platforms
- Swiss transport system half-fare card and travel first class by train between SMG sites in Switzerland
Recruitment Process
We believe hiring is a two-way street, where both parties get to know each other. Here's what you can expect:
- Initial Screening Call (30min)
- Interview with Hiring Manager (60min)
- Work sample & Team Fit Meeting (90 - 120min)
At SMG, we value unique perspectives and believe in the potential of every individual. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement. Together, we grow skills, embrace differences, and make an impact.
Apply now
To take this opportunity, send us your detailed CV and feel free to add any supporting documents we need to look at in order to understand that you are the perfect fit.
About Us
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG. is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and cutting-edge European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products.
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG. provides customers the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, alle-immobilien.ch, Immostreet.ch, home.ch, Publimmo, Acheter-Louer.ch, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, moneyland.ch).
The company was founded in November 2021 by TX Group AG, Ringier AG, La Mobilière and General Atlantic.
Disclaimer
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG primarily engages directly with candidates. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.