Join the Swiss adventure: a booming project!
At DECATHLON Switzerland, we are on a mission to become the number one OMNI sports retailer in every corner of the country! Since launching our online shop in 2016 and opening our first store in Neuchâtel in 2017, we’ve been unstoppable.
Today, we count 53 stores across Switzerland and nearly 1,500 team members. And we’re not slowing down—our ambitious expansion means new store openings, and consequently means strategic HR transformations and a fast-growing team. You are joining a project that is in full development, where everything is moving fast and opportunities are everywhere!
Your future playground and team
You will join the Decathlon Switzerland HR Team based out of our HQ/Store in Bussigny.
Following an internal reorganization and our rapid growth, our recruitment team needs extra hands on deck to keep up the pace—and that is where YOU come in!
Our TA team is truly nationwide: 2 French speakers (based in Bussigny) and 2 German/Italian speakers (based in Spreitenbach). We collaborate closely every day, speak English together as a team, and gather in person about twice a month.
At Decathlon, we ditch the formal corporate talk: we use the informal "tu/you", we play sports together, and we share openly. You won’t just be recruiting in a bubble; you’ll be fully immersed in a huge retail ecosystem, connecting daily with store leaders across all our locations.
Your mission and responsibilities
Are you looking for an intense, fast-paced challenge where no two days look the same? Do you want an agile agency-style recruitment environment within an iconic sporting brand?
You will act as an ultra-versatile, adaptable "Recruiter on demand", sourcing and hiring key retail profiles (Sales Assistants, Technicians, Department Managers) as fast as our growth demands.
What you’ll be doing daily:
Full-cycle recruiting :Manage multi-profile requisitions, build direct talent pipelines, and run smooth selection processes for our stores.
Proactive candidate experience: Source top candidates, screen applicants, conduct interviews, and deliver an unforgettable candidate journey.
Empowered problem-solving: Got an idea to streamline a process? Test it, prove it works, and roll it out! Your ideas are truly heard here.
Why join us?
A 100% practical training ground: I will personally mentor and train you in the end-to-end recruitment craft. You will learn more in 12 months here than in 2 years elsewhere!
Be part of a Swiss success story: Decathlon Switzerland is booming! You get to join a high-growth project with lots of exciting tools and processes to build.
Flexibility and autonomy: Based in Bussigny with 2 days of WFH per week. You have full ownership of your scope: you drive the entire pre-screening process, decide which candidates to present to hiring managers, and make the calls—with regular catch-ups between us to align. You manage your own schedule with high flexibility, as long as the objectives are met!
This role is NOT for you if :
You are looking for a routine, slow-paced corporate routine
You get overwhelmed by change, shifting priorities, or tech transitions (like moving to a new ATS...... our big project coming in June 2027)
You are uncomfortable speaking multiple languages on a daily basis
What we are looking for :
Junior graduate: You are early in your career, eager to learn, and full of energy!
Trilingual mandatory: You are fluent in French, German, and English. (Bonus points: If you speak Italian, you are our absolute dream profile!)
Adaptable and versatile: You thrive in fast-paced environments, learn quickly, and take initiative without waiting for step-by-step instructions.
Sports enthusiast: You practice sports and share our team spirit—it’s in our DNA!
What we offer :
Salary range: 4'800 CHF to 5'500 CHF / month over 12 months. On top of that, you can earn a monthly bonus of up to 10% of your gross salary based on overall country performance (starts from your 4th month).
6 weeks of holidays : Because we know that to perform at your best, you need real time to disconnect, recharge, and play!
25% employee discount: Get 25% off all Decathlon gear all year long to fuel your passion for sport.
Training: We invest in you! With access to over 100 continuous training courses and dedicated monthly 1-on-1s with your leader, you have everything you need to shape your career path.
Workplace culture: Flexible hybrid model (2 days WFH per week), full autonomy over your schedule and team sports activities.
Your career: progression is not a myth here!
Technically, this is a 1-year CDD (Fixed-Term Contract) starting in October. However, at Decathlon, a CDD is often just chapter 1 of a great story. Fun fact: our last CEO of Decathlon Switzerland started out as an 18-year-old part-time sales assistant! We are growing fast across the country—if you perform well and there is mutual fit, many doors can open for your future within the ecosystem.
The hiring process :
We believe in a recruitment process that is both objective and deeply human. Here are the steps to join us:
Your application: No cover letter needed! Simply send your CV and answer our short questionnaire (mandatory to validate your application).
AssessFirst Assessment (MANDATORY): Right after applying, you’ll receive an email from AssessFirst (be sure to check your spam folder!). It takes less than 30 minutes and helps us uncover your unique personality and working style. Rest assured, there is no AI sorting your CV—it is strictly me, Louise, reviewing every single application! Bonus: You’ll receive your full report instantly, giving you valuable insights for your own career and future interviews.
First interview with Louise (Talent Acquisition Manager)
Second interview with Lionel (HR Director)
Last interview with Raphaëlle (Training & Development Leader)
Ready to take on the challenge and join the Swiss boom? Apply now!
