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Danica Ravaioli
HR Expert / Managing Director
Experience
May 2023 - Present
2 years 10 monthsRafz, Switzerland
Managing Director
HR Freelance GmbH
- Change management responsibility for a global HR project (technology corporation)
- End-to-end HR responsibility for a med tech company in Lucerne
- Interim payroll support in the healthcare sector in Zurich
- End-to-end HR support for an SME in the healthcare sector in Zurich (private home care service)
- HR leadership and payroll responsibility for a healthcare company in Zurich with up to 200 employees together with my team
- End-to-end HR support for a company in the consumer sector in Zug
Feb 2016 - Apr 2023
7 years 3 monthsHead of Talent Attraction; Head of Human Resources Germany; Head of Human Resources Switzerland
Adecco Group
- Responsible for building the internal organization (120 employees) that was in charge of recruiting all internal positions within the Adecco Group worldwide (about 15,000 positions per year)
- Responsible for restructuring the HR department, implementing an HR system, and setting up an HR Shared Service Center in Poland (including payroll)
- Responsible for HR management, building new structures and processes, rolling out various HR systems, and payroll
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
3 yearsBasel, Switzerland
Talent Attraction Lead
Novartis
- Responsible for recruiting corporate functions positions in Basel, Dublin, Prague, and Mexico
Jan 2011 - Dec 2014
4 yearsLucerne, Switzerland
Talent Management Lead Europe
MSD
- Responsible for establishing recruitment and talent management in the region
Jan 2005 - Dec 2010
6 yearsSwitzerland
Recruitment Department Lead
Kenexa
- Responsible for building the recruitment department at Microsoft Switzerland
Jan 2001 - Dec 2005
5 yearsAccount Manager IT Recruitment
Harvey Nash / Parity
Jan 1997 - Dec 2001
5 yearsOwner, Recruitment Agency
Prime People
Jan 1994 - Dec 1996
3 yearsHR Generalist, Investment Banking
Bank Leu
Jan 1991 - Dec 1994
4 yearsHR Manager (incl. payroll)
Hotel Sofitel
Jan 1990 - Dec 1991
2 yearsHR Assistant
Flughafen Restaurants
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Professional Services (16 years), Information Technology (12.5 years), Pharmaceutical (6 years), Tourism (4 years), Healthcare (3 years), and Retail (3 years).
Professional Services
Information Technology
Pharmaceutical
Tourism
Healthcare
Retail
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Human Resources (36 years), Sales (5 years), Project Management (3 years), and Investments and M&A (3 years).
Human Resources
Sales
Project Management
Investments and M&A
Summary
HR expert with experience in HR management, change management, recruitment & talent management, payroll & HR operations, HR transformation and project leadership, leadership experience, process management
Skills
- Workday
- Success Factors
- Tales
- Peoplesoft
- Avature
- Talentlink
- Talentbrew
- Sage
- Abacus
- Lobos
- Nexus
- Bexio
Languages
German
NativeItalian
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
AdvancedCertifications & licenses
Certified SHL Assessment Coach
Green Belt Six Sigma Certified
Prosci Change Management
Senior Leadership Training
IMD Lausanne
Certified Birkman Assessment Coach
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Frequently asked questions
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Where is Danica based?
Danica is based in Rafz, Switzerland and prefers 100% remote projects.
What languages does Danica speak?
Danica speaks the following languages: German (Native), Italian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Danica have?
Danica has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Danica has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months. Note that Danica may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Danica be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Danica would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Head of Talent Attraction; Head of Human Resources Germany; Head of Human Resources Switzerland, Talent Attraction Lead.
What is Danica's latest experience?
Danica's most recent position is Managing Director at HR Freelance GmbH.
What companies has Danica worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Danica has worked for HR Freelance GmbH and Adecco Group.
Which industries is Danica most experienced in?
Danica is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Pharmaceutical. Danica also has some experience in Tourism and Hospitality, Banking and Finance, and Healthcare.
Which business areas is Danica most experienced in?
Danica is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Sales, Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital. Danica also has some experience in Project Management.
Which industries has Danica worked in recently?
Danica has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Healthcare, and Information Technology (IT).
Which business areas has Danica worked in recently?
Danica has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) and Project Management.
Does Danica have any certificates?
Danica has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified SHL Assessment Coach, Green Belt Six Sigma Certified, and Prosci Change Management.
What is the availability of Danica?
Danica is immediately available for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Danica?
Danica's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
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