Danica Ravaioli - HR Expert / Managing Director

Q: Where is Danica based?

Danica is based in Rafz, Switzerland and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Danica speak?

Danica speaks the following languages: German (Native), Italian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: 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.

Q: What is Danica's latest experience?

Danica's most recent position is Managing Director at HR Freelance GmbH .

Q: What companies has Danica worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Danica has worked for HR Freelance GmbH and Adecco Group .

Q: Which industries is Danica most experienced in?

Danica is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology , and Pharmaceutical . Danica also has some experience in Tourism , Banking and Finance , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Danica most experienced in?

Danica is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Sales , and Investments and M&A . Danica also has some experience in Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Danica worked in recently?

Danica has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Healthcare , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Danica worked in recently?

Danica has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Project Management .

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Rafz, Switzerland

Experience

May 2023 - Present

2 years 11 months

Rafz, 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 months

Head 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 years

Basel, Switzerland

Talent Attraction Lead

Novartis

Responsible for recruiting corporate functions positions in Basel, Dublin, Prague, and Mexico

Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

4 years

Lucerne, Switzerland

Talent Management Lead Europe

MSD

Responsible for establishing recruitment and talent management in the region

Jan 2005 - Dec 2010

6 years

Switzerland

Recruitment Department Lead

Kenexa

Responsible for building the recruitment department at Microsoft Switzerland

Jan 2001 - Dec 2005

5 years

Account Manager IT Recruitment

Harvey Nash / Parity

Jan 1997 - Dec 2001

5 years

Owner, Recruitment Agency

Prime People

Jan 1994 - Dec 1996

3 years

HR Generalist, Investment Banking

Bank Leu

Jan 1991 - Dec 1994

4 years

HR Manager (incl. payroll)

Hotel Sofitel

Jan 1990 - Dec 1991

2 years

HR Assistant

Flughafen Restaurants

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Pharmaceutical, Tourism, Healthcare, and Retail.

Professional Services

Information Technology

Pharmaceutical

Tourism

Healthcare

Retail

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Sales, Project Management, and Investments and M&A.

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

Native

Italian

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Certifications & licenses

Certified SHL Assessment Coach

Green Belt Six Sigma Certified

Prosci Change Management

Senior Leadership Training

IMD Lausanne

Certified Birkman Assessment Coach

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Professional Services 16 y

Avg length 4 y 2 m

Longest experience 7 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Switzerland)

Primary country Switzerland

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Director, Head of Talent Attraction; Head of Human Resources Germany; Head of Human Resources Switzerland, Talent Attraction Lead

Main industries Professional Services, Information Technology, Pharmaceutical

Main business areas Human Resources, Sales, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

June 2025

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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, and Pharmaceutical. Danica also has some experience in Tourism, Banking and Finance, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Danica most experienced in?

Danica is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Sales, and Investments and M&A. 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.

Which business areas has Danica worked in recently?

Danica has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources 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.