Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Other Engagement
Hobbies
Timeline
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Lea Zirngibl

Lea Zirngibl

Senior Associate - Learning And Development, Talent Attraction And Acquisition At Ernst & Young AG
Bottmingen

Summary

HR professional with over 3.5 years of experience in Talent

Acquisition and Learning & Development. Committed to developing talent and fostering a culture of learning, I am passionate to enable

employees to reach their full potential. I blossom in collaborative environments that value diverse perspectives, encourage transparency and out of the box thinking. I have proven ability to drive initiatives within complex and dynamic work environments. Currently I’m dividing my work load in 70% L&D and 30% Talent Acquisition tasks.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Associate – Learning & Development

Ernst & Young
09.2025 - Current
  • Play a key role in the creative and strategic advancement of our learning programs to keep them cutting-edge and effective
  • Partner with business leaders to address, develop and streamline their L&D needs, enhancing the overall learning experience
  • Manage all operative tasks for Learning and Development (L&D) in EY Switzerland, ensuring efficient operation and support for all Consulting, Tax, Parthenon and CBS Service Lines
  • Assist with the planning and tracking of the local and Europe-wide L&D budget, keeping a close eye on expenses
  • Serve as the go-to contact for any questions related to learning, providing timely and knowledgeable support to local stakeholders.
  • Designing course materials and supported implementation.
  • Teaming with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
  • Streamline operational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and proposing actionable solutions
  • Conduct regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement
  • Manage time sensitive and competitive tasks
  • Contribute to curriculum development efforts, ensuring alignment with company standards and educational objectives

Additional responsibilities:

  • Vocational Trainer for HR Apprentices (Aug 24 – now)
  • EY People Sounding Board Representative of HR Talent Team (Jan 25 - now)

Senior Associate – Talent Attraction & Acquisition

Ernst & Young AG
10.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for year-round acquisition for the Assurance Financial Services department in a demanding international work environment (approx. 80-100 new hires at the graduate level annually)
  • Managing HR placements nationwide, including positions up to Senior Manager level (approx. 30 new hires annually)
  • Facilitating on-site interviews, preparing offers and contract
  • Leading regular touchpoints with stakeholders and leadership regarding acquisition strategies and future planning
  • Point of contact for candidates throughout the application process
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines
  • Effectively manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional results for clients and the organization
  • Mentoring junior associates
  • Participation in career fairs and organization of Talent Days
  • Organizing of team events to promote team spirit

Associate - Talent Attraction & Acquisition

Ernst & Young
04.2023 - 10.2024

Fulltime Internship Human Resources

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Gained initial practical experience in the candidate workflow, including conducting interviews, offer discussions, and contract preparation on Workday
  • Guided candidates through the entire process and served as a point of contact for all inquiries
  • Supported and advised internal teams during the hiring process
  • Contributed to collective labor agreement (GAV) and individual employment agreement (EAV) cases to ensure compliance
  • Participated in various projects to harmonize digital processes and enhance efficiency, as well as to promote team spirit
  • Attended career fairs and represented Roche to attract new talent
  • Took on vacation cover to support the team

Various Waitress Jobs

Restaurant
06.2017 - 12.2022

Education

Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) - Innovative HR Management

Fernfachhochschule Schweiz
Zurich
01.2026 - Current

B.A. - Sociology and Gender Studies

University of Basel
Basel
02.2019 - 01.2022

1 Semester, B.A. - Jewelry Design

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences And Arts
Lucerne
09.2019 - 01.2020

Preliminary Course - undefined

School of Design
Basel, Switzerland
01-2018

High School Diploma -

Gymnasium Oberwil
Baselland, Switzerland
01-2016

Certification

Certificates: Interrupting Bias in Hiring: LinkedIn (2022), The Psychology of Happiness: Udemi Course (2023) Courses: Active Listening: Udemi Course (2024), Attracting, Hiring and Working with Gen Z: LinkedIn (2022)

Other Engagement

Head of Partnerships at Sustainability Week, University of Basel (2019 - 2022)

Walking dogs at TBB (2018 - now

Hobbies

Tennis (top 400 in Switzerland), Dancing, Spinning, as well as traveling to new places, experiencing new cultures and foods around the world

Timeline

Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) - Innovative HR Management

Fernfachhochschule Schweiz
01.2026 - Current

Senior Associate – Learning & Development

Ernst & Young
09.2025 - Current

Senior Associate – Talent Attraction & Acquisition

Ernst & Young AG
10.2024 - Current

Associate - Talent Attraction & Acquisition

Ernst & Young
04.2023 - 10.2024

Fulltime Internship Human Resources

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
01.2022 - 01.2023

1 Semester, B.A. - Jewelry Design

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences And Arts
09.2019 - 01.2020

B.A. - Sociology and Gender Studies

University of Basel
02.2019 - 01.2022

Various Waitress Jobs

Restaurant
06.2017 - 12.2022

Preliminary Course - undefined

School of Design

High School Diploma -

Gymnasium Oberwil
Lea ZirngiblSenior Associate - Learning And Development, Talent Attraction And Acquisition At Ernst & Young AG