Zarina Kai
@zarinakai
HR Business Partner turning business needs into people strategy and hiring.
What I'm looking for
I’m a reliability- and flexibility-driven HR Business Partner who bridges German- and French-speaking Switzerland. I translate business needs into effective hiring and people strategies, partnering directly with managers while applying full-cycle recruitment across multiple locations.
I design sustainable talent management initiatives—especially onboarding and talent development—and continuously improve HR processes, knowledge management structures, and HR reporting. I also support ESG reporting, coordinate ISO and EcoVadis audits, and handle HR compliance and administration (contracts, certificates, attestations, and residence/work permits), while using tools like Microsoft Forms and structured data analysis to strengthen skills analytics.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
• Partner with managers as a strategic HR advisor, translating business needs into effective hiring and people strategies
• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring for operational and administrative roles across multiple locations
• Design and implement sustainable talent management initiatives (onboarding, talent development across German- and French
Bachelor Thesis - HR Processes
SAH Zentralschweiz
Sep 2024 - May 2025 (8 months)
Optimized the overall talent acquisition and management process with a focus on candidate experience, employee onboarding, and knowledge management. Identified onboarding and knowledge transfer challenges and opportunities using theoretical research, employee/manager focus groups, and expert interviews.
Bachelor Thesis: Optimizing HR recruitement, onboarding and knowledge transfer p
Sep 2024 - May 2025 (8 months)
• Optimization of the overall talent acquisition and management process, with a focus on Candidate Experience, Employee Onboarding, and knowledge management
• Identification of onboarding and knowledge transfer challenges and opportunities through theoretical research, employee and manager focus groups, and expert interviews
• Administrative management: Submitted applications for financial support through IV/AI (Invalidenversicherung)
• Customer service and relations: Processed orders and provided assistance for medical products, developing strong active listening and adaptability skills
• Rigor and financial management: Managed invoicing for equipment and repairs, enhancing organizational skills and attention to deta
Customer Support Specialist
Sodimed SA
Sep 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 7 months)
Handled administrative support and customer service for medical products, including order processing and assistance. Managed invoicing for equipment and repairs and supported financial administration through IV/AI submissions.
Worked in back/front office operations at Sodimed SA, supporting commercial and administrative duties. Contributed to recruiting-related tasks and handled office communications and documentation.
• Content creation & SEO: Developed multilingual web content (DE/EN/FR) with SEO optimization
• Employer Branding: Assisted in creating and maintaining the team page
• Administrative payment management: Handled invoice processing and general payment follow-up
• Office organization & logistics: Managed mail handling and office supply coordination
Marketing, Admin & Sales Intern
Expedismart.ch
Aug 2020 - Feb 2021 (6 months)
Created multilingual web content with SEO optimization and supported employer branding activities. Managed invoice processing and general payment follow-up, and handled office logistics including mail handling and office supplies coordination.
Garde de quatre filles (12, 9, 6 et 4 ans)
• Reception & Communication: Managed reception duties, emails, phone calls, and mail
• Event Support: Assisted with the organization of trade shows and events
• Writing & Translation: Translated internal documents into German and French; drafted and distributed internal communications (newsletters and HR announcements)
• Accounting Management: Handled cash management and supported accounting tasks
Within this professional organization representing the hotel and restaurant sector, I was responsible for:
• Course administration and management
• Member services and support
• Regional marketing
• Accounting and financial management
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Technische Hochschule Augsburg
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Business Psychology
2024 - 2025
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Business Psychology
2021 - 2025
Fach- und Wirtschaftsmittelschulzentrum Luzern
Professional A-Levels , Health and Social Sciences
2019 - 2020
KV Luzern Berufsfachschule
Apprenticeship, Business/Commerce
2015 - 2018
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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