David Gisler

Head of Talent Acquisition | Executive MBA Digital Transformation

Zurich, Switzerland

About

As Talent Acquisition Lead, I have a passion for identifying and attracting the best talent. Together with my team, I am responsible for sourcing strategies, assessing and hiring candidates to fill open positions at Siemens. Employer branding, future resource planning, diversifying the Siemens workforce, developing a robust candidate pipeline and strong university relations complete my work. New challenges arise every day – we are helping society move towards a smarter tomorrow. Help us shape the future: Siemens.ch/employer | Siemens.ch/jobs | Siemens.ch/jobalert #digitalization #GrowthMindset #FutureOfWork #MakeWorkBetter #DiversityMatters #TalentAcquisition #mint #stem #TransformTheEveryday #TeamSiemens

Experience

  • Siemens (12 yrs 3 mos)
    • Siemens Smart Infrastructure Global Headquarters | Siemens Regional Company Switzerland
      Apr 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 3 mos

      As one of the largest and most popular technology employers in the country, Siemens has been shaping the future of Switzerland since 1894. Every day, 5700 employees together with more than 30,000 customers create solutions for the future in the fields of energy supply, industry, mobility, building services and healthcare. Strong local research and development, close cooperation with universities and the global headquarters for Smart Infrastructure being located in Zug, a business unit with 72,000 employees worldwide, contribute to reinforce Switzerland’s competitivity and its position as a global knowledge center. In Switzerland, Siemens plays a pioneering role in the decarbonization and digitalization of infrastructure.

    • Head of Talent Acquisition Siemens SI Global Headquarters | Siemens Regional Company Switzerland
      2019 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

      I ensure that the TA-team is the preferred partner for our business to bring on board the right talent. This applies to both high-volume positions as well as selected expert profiles in the digital environment and for management positions. We offer an agile approach adapted to the different needs of our internal clients: Siemens Smart Infrastructure Global Headquarters | Siemens Regional Company Switzerland

    • Team Lead Talent Acquisition Siemens SI Global Headquarters | Siemens Regional Company Switzerland
      2015 - 2019 · 4 yrs

  • Recruiter/HR Manager at ELCA Group
    Feb 2009 - Mar 2014 · 5 yrs 2 mos

    Recruiting and Employer Branding Personnel Development HR Projects HR Business Partner

  • HR Consultant/Headhunting at Executive Search Boutique
    Jun 2003 - Jan 2009 · 5 yrs 8 mos

    Staffing & Recruiting, Executive Search & Recruiting for Information Technology, Banking & Financial Services und Finance & Controlling, Headhunting, HR Consulting