Senior Learning & Development Specialist

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 with whom you could work:

• 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 pivotal 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:

• Designing and delivering powerful learning programs: Craft engaging learning experiences with a current focus on leadership development (LDJ - Leadership Development Journey, onboarding new leaders, pick & grow modules).
• Embedding our values across the employee lifecycle: Bring SMG’s culture to life from hiring to offboarding through practical, people-first learning experiences.
• Facilitating workshops and trainings: Lead leadership sessions, Culture & Feedback Bootcamps, team offsites, and workshops that spark connection, growth, and engagement.
• Co-creating learning with business teams: Partner with various teams across SMG to design learning that supports performance, development, and career growth (e.g., designing career paths or leading yourself sessions).
• Building a strong learning network: Manage internal trainers and external providers to ensure a high-quality, scalable learning experience.
• Measuring and improving impact: Use data, feedback, and experimentation to continuously enhance 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.
• Strong conceptual and organizational skills, able to move 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 passion 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 workweek.
• 18 weeks of maternity leave and 6 weeks of paternity leave; also applicable in cases of adoption.
• Flexible working arrangements - we strongly value work-life balance.
• Access to mental health, well-being, and counseling platforms.
• Swiss transport system half-fare card and first-class travel 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:

1. Initial screening call (30 minutes).
2. Interview with the hiring manager (60 minutes).
3. Work sample & Team Fit Meeting (90 - 120 minutes).

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 online using the form below.

About Us

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products. Our 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.