
Areas of Expertise
Talent Acquisition
Leverages talent to solve complex business challenges and build high-performance teams.
Process Improvement
Proven ability to analyze process problems thoroughly and identify the root causes of issues.
Onboarding/Offboarding
Delivers dependable, methodical onboarding and offboarding, closing every loop—documents, access, compliance, and culture touchpoints—so nothing falls through the cracks.
BEFORE GROWTH OPERATORS
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Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools
- HR Generalist
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Sioux Falls Development Foundation
- Talent Recruitment Coordinator
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First PREMIERE Bank | PREMIERE Bankcard
- Accountant
ALMA MATER
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Northwest Missouri State University
- Master's in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources Mgmt
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University of South Dakota
- Bachelor's in Business Administration, Accounting
Something You Should Know

I completed my first half-marathon in 2024 and now have a goal to run one in every state. I am also aiming to complete all the World Marathon Majors!
Claire Herbst, associate at Growth Operators, brings experience in human resources and accounting. From creating an internship ecosystem in Sioux Falls to delivering full HR support in education, Claire works to deliver real results. She is ready to listen, ready to act, and always focused on helping people and operations grow stronger together.
STRENGTHS
- Accountable
- Skilled in conveying information clearly and effectively, ensuring understanding across diverse audiences.
- Employee Engagement
- Quick to grasp new concepts and processes, and adapt rapidly
- People Developer
- Proficient at developing new and more efficient processes