Rebecca Puretz
@rebeccapuretz
Empathetic, detail-oriented Human Resources professional with diverse experience.
What I'm looking for
As a dedicated Human Resources professional, I bring a wealth of experience in people operations, office management, and employee engagement. My journey has allowed me to partner with leadership teams to enhance organizational culture and streamline HR processes, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed HR operations for multi-state organizations, overseeing everything from new hire onboarding to benefits administration. My ability to navigate complex employee relations issues and maintain compliance has been pivotal in fostering a positive workplace culture. I am passionate about creating initiatives that promote employee well-being and engagement, and I thrive in environments that value collaboration and innovation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR Generalist
Viability Inc.
Aug 2023 - Apr 2024 (8 months)
Supported HR operations for a multi-state non-profit agency, managing leave administration, benefits, employee relations, and onboarding. Collaborated with finance for payroll processing and completed compliance reporting.
HR Generalist
Vida Health
May 2020 - Jul 2023 (3 years 2 months)
Managed the employee lifecycle for a remote workforce, providing support on payroll, benefits, and HRIS. Conducted onboarding and offboarding, maintained personnel records, and managed training compliance.
Office Manager
Digit
Mar 2018 - Mar 2020 (2 years)
Managed daily operations and employee recognition programs, ensuring a welcoming environment. Oversaw vendor relationships and project-managed a large office build-out while supporting People Ops and DEI initiatives.
Interim Recruiting Coordinator
Digit
Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 (5 months)
Sourced and screened candidates, scheduled interviews, and coordinated the candidate experience. Collaborated with hiring managers to enhance recruiting processes.
Office Manager & Patient Navigator
The Remedy
Apr 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 7 months)
Managed a wellness center, providing administrative support and creating a welcoming environment. Handled marketing, appointment scheduling, and inventory management.
Program Assistant
Headlands Center for the Arts
Sep 2015 - Feb 2016 (5 months)
Supported programming for an artist residency, handling administrative tasks, travel arrangements, and event support for gallery openings and fundraisers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
Functional Medicine Health Coach Certification, Health Coaching
2024 - 2025
The Path
Meditation Teacher Training, Meditation
2022 - 2022
Completed training in mindfulness and compassion as part of meditation teacher training.
The Yoga Garden
200hr Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga
2017 - 2017
Completed a 200-hour training program in yoga instruction.
The College at Brockport (SUNY)
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance
2009 - 2013
Grade: Cum Laude
Graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, achieving Cum Laude honors.
Availability
Location
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