Inspiration. Competence. Development.

Senior HR expert & coach for personal and professional development.

Deborah Rimle

Are you facing challanges? You are not alone. I have helped numerous companies and individuals over the past 25 years to support them through career transitions and guide organizations through leadership, integration, and development processes.

Inspiring People. Empowering Progress. - that’s what drives me.

I tailor my approach to meet the needs of each individual client, drawing on well-established, structured techniques, as required to address their unique challenges.


Are you facing challanges? You are not alone. I have helped numerous companies and individuals over the past 25 years to support them through career transitions and guide organizations through leadership, integration, and development processes.

Deborah Rimle

Inspiring People. Empowering Progress. - that’s what drives me.

I tailor my approach to meet the needs of each individual client, drawing on well-established, structured techniques, as required to address their unique challenges.


Throughout my international HR career, I’ve led across the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment and global mobility to complex transitions like mergers and restructurings. I understand how organizations work—locally and globally—and move with ease across cultures. Clients and colleagues value my empathy, pragmatism, and solution-focused mindset. I build trust quickly, enable meaningful conversations, and support change that is both human and effective.

  • About me:

    I was born in Adliswil (Zurich), grew up in California, and have lived in Zurich with my husband since 1996. I have dual citizenship (CH/US), speak fluent English and German, and understand Swiss German.

    I love walks with our dog, and spending time in nature gives me peace, clarity, and inspiration.


  • I work with:

    • Private clients who want to reorient, change or develop their careers.

    • Managers and teams confronted with change, conflict or development issues.

    • Organizations seeking support with HR processes, integrations or strategic realignments.

  • Training and further education:

    • Swiss Employment Law – "What You Need to Know“, Swiss HR Academy, 2025;

    • Leadership workshop on health management, IFA Institute for Occupational Medicine, 2023;

    • Personality & Skills Assessment, SHL Training Certificate, 2023;

    • Leadership Architect 101 / Interview Architect, Korn/Ferry Institute – Lominger, 2013;

    • SVEB certificate, IAP Institute for Applied Psychology, 2010;

    • Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS): Training in Organizations, 2012;

    • Training in Coaching & Team Coaching, ZiS & Kurszentrum Aarau, 2002;

    • Consulting Workplace Mediation, MTI (Mediation Training Institute International), 2001;

    • Bachelor of Arts, UCLA – University of California, Los Angeles, 1996;


    Memberships:

    • SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management),

    • ZGP (Zurich Society for Human Resources Management).


A summary of what I offer

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Specialization in HR integration

Support during company acquisitions, mergers and change processes – for smooth integration and sustainable stability.

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International experience & bilingual advice

Over 25 years of HR experience in an international environment – in German and English, for local and global contexts.

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Individual company consulting

From HR strategy to leadership training to organizational development – tailored to your needs.

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Advice for private individuals

Career planning, assessment, interview preparation and personal development – personal, focused, effective.

Success stories illustrating the experience of satisfied clients

Be inspired by this positive feedback from my former internal and external clients and learn more about how we can achieve success together.

Former client

"Deborah's coaching helped me navigate the Swiss job market confidently and successfully. Her HR expertise and personal guidance made all the difference."

Former client

"Deborah Rimle's professional manner immediately convinced me that she was the right person.

She revised my reference skillfully and with style in a very short time. The suggested changes were accepted without hesitation by my former employer.

I am very grateful to her for that.”

Former client

"I moved to Switzerland in January 2021 for family reasons. Compared to the US, the Swiss job market was completely new to me. While searching for advice, I came across Deborah from HR Integration Expert. She was fantastic and provided me with exactly the support I needed.

She coached me on how to improve my resume and write targeted cover letters for suitable positions. She gave me valuable, constructive feedback, clearly pointing out areas for improvement, and explaining the background.

Thanks to her coaching, I was able to implement these tips in my applications. Today, I received a fantastic job offer from an HR company.

I am convinced Deborah's knowledge and coaching played a decisive role in my securing this position."

Former client

"Working with Deborah was very helpful and straightforward. I asked her for feedback and advice on an interim reference from my employer.

Thanks to her experience with Swiss HR conventions, she quickly assessed the draft, made targeted suggestions for improvement (which really made a difference), and gave me confidence the revised reference would be well received.

Thank you for your support.”

Former client

“Debbie’s positive attitude and empathetic nature were a constant inspiration to me and exactly the support I needed when looking for new career opportunities.

I'm very grateful for all the training sessions I've had with you. You really listened to me and gave me many valuable tips and advice.

The interview role play and your feedback helped me a lot during my subsequent interviews and gave me additional self-confidence and inner strength."

Former Business Managers

“I had the opportunity to work closely with Deborah in 2012 – during a period of intense organizational integration following the merger of Merck and Schering-Plough.

Deborah provided great support in recruiting supply chain talent both in the local Swiss market and in cross-border recruitment within the EU.

She took over candidate selection, standardized the hiring process and placed particular emphasis on assembling the right team.

Deborah's ability to quickly adapt to the new, evolving organization and align with internal stakeholders led to a smooth and successful recruitment process."

Former work colleague

"Deborah and I worked together for a large pharmaceutical company. The working atmosphere there was unique; we were like one big family, which contributed enormously to our success. Deborah was responsible for HR and took excellent care of me and all the other employees, helping to keep everyone in a good mood and feeling motivated :).

She supported me and was always able to answer all my questions. She has a talent for motivating and valuing her employees. Our working atmosphere was sensational! The most important factor for the success of any good company. As a native English speaker, Deborah's great empathy, expertise, intelligence, creativity, and analytical thinking helped every employee to understand and quickly resolve all questions and problems. Unfortunately, we no longer work for the same company, yet I still contact Deborah when I have questions about HR or simply need advice from a great coach. Thank you, Deborah, you are the BEST, Marylène."

Former work colleague

“It is my pleasure to express my sincere appreciation to Deborah Rimle, whose tireless dedication and deep expertise have contributed significantly to the success and well-being of our team.

Deborah is distinguished by her exceptional willingness to support. She is passionate about fostering a culture of open communication and empathy within the team. Her approachability and willingness to listen make her a trusted contact for employees at all levels.

Deborah has played a key role in resolving conflicts, promoting teamwork, and strengthening employee motivation.

I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you!”

Former Business Manager

"Even though I only worked with Deborah briefly, she worked tirelessly to find outstanding candidates—and successfully helped me fill a position I had previously struggled with."

Former client

"Deborah's coaching helped me navigate the Swiss job market confidently and successfully. Her HR expertise and personal guidance made all the difference."

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