Kristen Ruffing

Kristen Ruffing, PHR has a diverse range of work experience in the field of human resources. Kristen'smost recent position was at Surescripts as a Senior Benefits Specialist, starting in December 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Memorial Blood Centers/Innovative Blood Resources as a Human Resources Generalist from March 2017 to December 2022. In this role, Kristen ensured the full deployment of HRIS capabilities and collaborated with HRIS vendors for system enhancements. Kristen also entered data into the HRIS, ensuring the integrity of the data and databases.

Before their role at Memorial Blood Centers, Kristen worked at Identifix, Inc., a Solera Company. Kristen held the position of Human Resources Specialist from June 2016 to March 2017, where they developed and maintained effective relationships throughout the organization to engage employees in HR policies and programs. Kristen also processed and administered benefit enrollments in the HRIS and handled employee benefits and payroll inquiries.

Kristen's previous role at Identifix, Inc. was as a Human Resources Assistant from November 2015 to June 2016. In this role, they processed benefit enrollments and communicated with service providers. Kristen also handled new hire, status change, and termination records, as well as leave of absence requests and workplace injury reports.

Earlier in their career, Kristen worked at RemX Specialty Staffing. Kristen served as a Staffing Manager from July 2015 to October 2015, where their responsibilities included onboarding and offboarding procedures, conducting full-cycle recruiting, and being the primary point of contact for HR-related needs. Prior to this, Kristen was a Human Resources Administrative Assistant at RemX Specialty Staffing from July 2013 to July 2015, where they performed similar HR duties.

Overall, Kristen Ruffing, PHR has demonstrated expertise in HRIS management, benefits administration, employee engagement, and recruitment throughout their work experience.

Kristen Ruffing, PHR, completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General from the University of St. Thomas, where they studied from 2005 to 2009. In February 2018, they obtained their Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI.