Raelyn Apfel
Inver Grove Heights,MN
Summary
Dynamic Senior HR professional with extensive experience collaborating with managers and executive leadership in multi-site organizations to enhance employee relations, performance management, and workforce operations. Proven success in guiding leaders through complex employee issues, including conflict resolution and terminations, while ensuring compliance and consistency. Expertise in HRIS optimization, high-volume recruiting, and effectively scaling HR support in fast-paced environments positions as a strategic partner in driving organizational success. Known for building strong relationships with leaders to navigate employee challenges and support business needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR Generalist
Tasman Geosciences
02.2024 - Current
- Partner with managers and executive leadership across 7 locations to support a rapidly growing workforce, scaling from 220 to 377 employees
- Advise leaders on employee relations matters including conflict resolution, performance management, and terminations, ensuring consistent and compliant outcomes
- Supported and onboarded 87 new hires year-to-date, contributing to rapid organizational growth
- Lead onboarding processes, partnering with managers to ensure new hires are effectively integrated and equipped for success
- Utilize Paycom HRIS to manage workforce data, reporting, and workflow automation, improving efficiency and reducing administrative burden
- Develop HR training materials and resources to support managers in policy application and people management
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Payroll, and Finance to align HR practices with evolving business needs
HR Generalist
Master Builder Solutions / SIKA
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Supported HR operations across 8 locations (including 2 union sites) and a workforce of approximately 400 employees prior to acquisition
- Acted as a key HR partner to managers, providing guidance on employee relations, policy interpretation, and workplace concerns
- Advised leadership on performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations to ensure fair and consistent practices
- Managed full-cycle recruiting and onboarding across multiple departments to support ongoing workforce needs
- Ensured compliance with company policies, labor laws, and union considerations across multiple sites
- Partnered with leadership to support workforce planning and maintain operational continuity during organizational transition
HR Generalist (Contract)
Douglas Corporation
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Supported HR operations during a high-demand COVID environment, including rapid hiring, onboarding, and policy enforcement
- Assisted managers with employee relations issues, attendance concerns, and compliance-related matters
- Maintained accurate HR records and ensured adherence to evolving workplace regulations
HR Coordinator (Contract)
Regis Corporation
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Supported onboarding, employee support, and HR administrative processes
- Assisted with recruiting coordination and employee documentation
HR Administrator
MAPerformance
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed onboarding, employee records, and HR administrative processes
- Supported recruiting and employee lifecycle activities
Education
Bachelor's Degree - HR Management, Business Management, And Marketing
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Business Management & College of Continuing Education
Associates Degree -
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Hills, MNSkills
- HR Business Partnership
- Employee Relations & Investigations
- Performance Management Workforce Planning
- Talent Acquisition
- HRIS & Process Optimization
- Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Leadership Coaching
Accomplishments
- Led HRIS (Paycom) optimization and workflow automation, improving efficiency across recruiting, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes
- Designed and implemented scalable onboarding workflows supporting 70+ hires annually in a high-growth environment
- Streamlined HR processes through automation, reducing manual administrative workload and improving manager adoption
- Partnered cross-functionally with Operations, Payroll, Finance, and IT to develop reporting and system solutions supporting compliance and business decisions
- Standardized HR policies, procedures, and communication processes across multi-site operations to improve consistency and reduce risk
- Developed training materials and tools to strengthen manager capability in performance management and employee relations
- Supported full-cycle recruiting across multiple roles and levels, contributing to sustained hiring in a growing organization
Timeline
Senior HR Generalist
Tasman Geosciences
02.2024 - Current
HR Generalist
Master Builder Solutions / SIKA
01.2022 - 02.2024
HR Generalist (Contract)
Douglas Corporation
04.2020 - 01.2022
HR Coordinator (Contract)
Regis Corporation
09.2019 - 03.2020
HR Administrator
MAPerformance
12.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor's Degree - HR Management, Business Management, And Marketing
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Business Management & College of Continuing Education
Associates Degree -
Inver Hills Community College
Earlier Leadership Experience
Held leadership roles with AMC Theatres, Caribou Coffee, and Noodles & Company, managing teams and daily operations—building a strong foundation in leadership, employee engagement, and people management.