Autumn Gretsch

About Autumn Gretsch

I help organizations grow in a way that makes sense for both the business and the people inside it. I’m known for being steady, thoughtful, and practical—someone leaders and managers trust to bring clarity when things feel messy or undefined.Much of my career has been spent in fast-growing, cross-functional environments where I’ve had to figure things out as I go—anticipating needs, asking good questions, and building structure where none existed. I’m especially good at spotting patterns, connecting dots across teams, and turning complex or ambiguous situations into clear next steps people can actually act on.My background spans People Operations and broader business operations, which allows me to balance execution with empathy. I care deeply about how work feels day to day, and I’m at my best when supporting teams through growth, change, or transition—bringing consistency, good judgment, and a genuine human touch to the work.I’m drawn to roles where I can sit close to the work, partner with leaders, and help build systems and cultures that scale without losing what makes them human.

Experience

1. Manager, People Operations

   Cognosos, Inc.

   Jul 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Create and roll out quarterly employee trends reports to leadership to identify patterns, flag at-risk employees, and recommend targeted improvements to engagement activities, training programs, and overall employee experience.Escalate complex or sensitive cases while maintaining employee trust and confidentiality during organizational transitions.Help managers prepare for performance, feedback, and transition conversations, ensuring alignment with people practices with a strong focus on care, clarity, and continuity to stabilize teams and retain high-potential talent.Identify gaps through employee journey mapping and implement tools, processes, frameworks, and refined documentation to improve clarity and consistency across the employee lifecycle.

Education

• UNLV

  Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration