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konstantina karakitsou

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I manage end-to-end HR and payroll operations for large employee populations across Switzerland and EMEA.

Switzerland
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At Galenica AG, I run decentralized payroll operations for approximately 700 employees across group subsidiaries, maintaining SAP salary and master data while administering AHV, KTG, UVG, BVG, and QST processes. I achieved 100% SLA compliance and customer satisfaction through Jira ticket management.

Previously at Visilab Group AG and Jet Aviation Business Jets AG, I managed payroll, time and absence administration, social-insurance coordination, case management, and the complete employee lifecycle across EMEA. I work closely with employees, managers, HR Business Partners, authorities, and insurance providers to keep HR operations accurate and responsive.

I also bring people-leadership and recruitment experience from IKEA and Adecco, including leading 19 employees, onboarding, succession planning, sourcing, and talent acquisition.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Galenica AG logoGA
Current

HR Payroll Specialist

Galenica AG

Oct 2025 - Present (10 months)

Autonomous execution of decentralized payroll operations for multiple group subsidiaries. Management and maintenance of variable salary and master HR data in SAP, with end-to-end administration of social security schemes and professional case management.

VA

HR Admin & Payroll Specialist

Visilab Group AG

Jun 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Maintenance and processing of variable salary data and master records within ABACUS. External liaison management with authorities and social insurance providers, and administration of time tracking via Mobatime.

Adecco Human Resources AG logoAA

Recruitment Consultant

Adecco Human Resources AG

Apr 2020 - May 2021 (1 year 1 month)

End-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition for commercial professionals, including permanent and temporary placement. Actively sourced candidates via digital channels and social media.

ZS

Head Cashier & HR Administrator

Zara Suisse S.À.R.L.

Sep 2013 - Nov 2014 (1 year 2 months)

Managed cashier operations and performed HR administrative duties.

FA

Administrative Assistant

FKC Gebäude Service AG

Jan 2012 - Mar 2012 (2 months)

Provided administrative support to the company.

BC

Sales Department Administrator

B. Nousias Food Co.

Feb 2009 - Dec 2011 (2 years 10 months)

Managed sales department administrative tasks.

LG

Retail Operations Manager

Lynne Fashion / BSB Group

Oct 2007 - Oct 2008 (1 year)

Oversaw retail operations and managed store performance.

HL

Store Manager / Team Leader

H&M / Inditex / Sak / On Line

Jan 2000 - Dec 2007 (7 years 11 months)

Managed store operations and led teams across multiple retail brands.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kapodistrian University of Athens logoKA

Kapodistrian University of Athens

HR Management & Organizational Analysis

2026 -

Pursuing studies in HR Management and Organizational Analysis.

KA

KV Aarau

Payroll Manager, Payroll Management

2024 - 2024

Completed Payroll Manager certification from edupool.ch.

KA

KV Aarau

HR Assistant, Human Resources

2021 - 2022

Completed HR Assistant certification (HRSE certified).

DB

DAM Berlin

Certified HR Manager, Human Resources

2019 - 2021

Completed Certified HR Manager program.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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