Our client is local to Minneapolis, under 50 employees, and growing – even during a time of recession. They have been around over 35 years and continue to offer solutions and services that help the betterment of society.
Today, they are looking to hire a Technical Business Analyst to join their Agile team of 6. To be a fit, this person will have experience gathering requirements, data analysis, assisting with QA work, software documentation, and resolving problems with the team among other things. Ultimately, a lot of hats will be worn and will be great exposure to some modern technology (they build software using MVC, Blazor, C#.NET, SQL etc.)
Soft skills are very important as this is a close-knit team, so an outgoing personality will be helpful.
SkyWater Search Partners is looking to add a Director of Architecture, Engineering & Construction Recruiting to our largest and fastest-growing Engineering & Operations practice.
This is a unique opportunity to step into an established and evolving market with an existing book of business, while also having the autonomy to build, grow, and shape your own niche within the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) space. This role will focus on partnering with commercial construction companies, homebuilders, utilities organizations, and residential construction firms to deliver high-level talent solutions.
You will play a key role in driving growth through a combination of client development (50%) and referral-based business (50%), while also helping expand and eventually lead a team within this specialty area.
About SkyWater Search Partners
SkyWater Search Partners has been consistently ranked the #1 Executive Search firm in Minnesota by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal and Forbes. We place more professionals in full-time positions than any other Minnesota-based search firm.
We have also earned multiple Best Place to Work awards, as voted by our employees, and pride ourselves on offering a high-performance, relationship-driven culture. Every individual runs a full desk with a focus on results—not activity metrics. We believe in autonomy, accountability, and being true talent partners to our clients.
What Sets Us Apart
Unlimited Earning Potential– We offer one of the most competitive compensation structures in the market, including a strong base salary and uncapped commission—giving you the opportunity to earn as much as you’re driven to achieve.
Technology & Marketing Tools – Every recruiter is equipped with a LinkedIn Recruiter license and a fully integrated Bullhorn ATS. Our in-house marketing team supports personal branding and provides professional-grade pitch materials to elevate your outreach.
Training & Mentorship – We invest heavily in your success through hands-on training with your manager and team, a structured onboarding program, assigned mentors, monthly company-wide trainings, and an open-door policy for ongoing support.
Referred Revenue Opportunities– Collaboration is core to our success. You’ll be eligible to earn commission on revenue you refer across the organization.
Flexibility– We offer a hybrid work model with coordinated in-office days, unlimited PTO, and a high-trust environment that promotes autonomy and accountability.
Culture– Our culture is authentic, collaborative, and fun. From quarterly meetings and happy hours to holiday parties, summer boat cruises, and family events, we prioritize connection. We also give back through community initiatives such as Feed My Starving Children, Adopt a Highway, and Smile Network.
Location: Twin Cities Area Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 base Schedule: 100% onsite (5 days/week)
About the Opportunity
We’re partnering with a well-established, family-owned manufacturing organization to hire a hands-on HR Generalist. This role is open due to a long-tenured employee retirement and is critical in maintaining the day-to-day HR function.
This is a true HR operations role, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the business, supporting employees and leaders directly, and owning execution across the employee lifecycle.
What You’ll Do
You’ll serve as the primary operational resource for HR, ensuring processes are executed accurately, consistently, and in compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
Own full-cycle recruiting (job postings, scheduling, offers, onboarding coordination)
Serve as the first point of contact for employee and manager HR questions
Support employee relations and frontline supervisor guidance
Administer benefits processes (enrollments, changes, open enrollment support)
Maintain HRIS data, employee records, and compliance documentation
Support reporting and compliance (EEO-1, OSHA, unemployment, audits, etc.)
Partner closely with payroll on employee changes and leave tracking
Help bring structure to HR operations by documenting processes and creating SOPs
What Success Looks Like (First 3–6 Months)
Independently managing day-to-day HR operations
Confidently handling FMLA/PFML and leave-related questions
Keeping recruiting moving with minimal oversight
Building trust with employees and leaders across the organization
Bringing organization and structure to existing HR processes
What You Bring
5+ years of broad HR Generalist experience
Strong end-to-end recruiting ownership
Deep knowledge of FMLA, PFML, and leave administration
Experience supporting employee relations in a hands-on environment
Ability to manage a high-volume, transactional workload with strong follow-through
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience with HRIS systems (ADP preferred) and Excel
Manufacturing or similar environment experience strongly preferred
Work Environment
100% onsite, this is a highly employee-facing role
Manufacturing setting with both office and production floor interaction
Occasional flexibility needed to support different shifts
Collaborative, team-oriented, and non-corporate culture
What Makes This Role Unique
High visibility within a small HR team (HR Leader + Payroll + this role)
Opportunity to own and stabilize HR operations
Work in a values-driven, family-owned environment where relationships matter
Ideal for someone who prefers hands-on execution over strategy
Who This Role Is (and Isn’t) For
You enjoy being in the details and making HR run smoothly You like being onsite, building relationships, and solving issues in real time You take ownership and don’t need heavy structure to be successful
*Not a fit for someone seeking a remote or hybrid, highly strategic, or heavily resourced HR role
SkyWater has recently partnered with a growing, Minneapolis-based organization that has been around for over 40 years and continued to hire strong technical talent. This organization is a certified B-corp that offers solutions and services that help with the betterment of society.
We are looking to find and hire a Senior Software Developer to join their Agile team of 6. To be a fit, this person will have experience writing production-level software in a C#.NET environment, assisting with QA work, software documentation, and resolving problems with the team. Ultimately, a lot of hats will be worn and will be great exposure to current technologies (i.e. MVC, Blazor, C#.NET, SQL, Entity Framework, etc.)
Soft skills are very important as this is a close-knit team and we’re looking for someone that isn’t afraid to problem solve with minimal direction. Must be local to MN, and cannot require sponsorship.
We are thrilled to be partnering with a well-established, family office-backed organization to hire a Tax Manager to join their internal tax team. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to step into a leadership position while working on complex tax matters across a diverse and sophisticated portfolio.
This team operates as an in-house tax function supporting real estate investments, operating companies, private equity partnerships, trusts, and foundations.
What you’ll be doing:
Manage tax compliance workflow across a large volume of pass-through entities
Review tax returns and workpapers prepared by staff
Serve as a key point of contact for assigned entities and stakeholders
Oversee tax projections, estimates, and planning initiatives
Conduct technical tax research and communicate findings clearly
Support process improvements and help drive efficiency across the team
Strong project management skills and ability to take ownership
Interest in both compliance and tax planning
What sets this apart:
Leadership role within an in-house tax team
Complex and varied work across multiple industries and entity types
Stable environment with strong visibility and impact
Hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote)
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to move out of public accounting into a role that still offers technical depth, but with more balance and long-term stability. Please reach out to hear more – CRabon@skywatersearch.com | 952.767.9025
We are excited to be partnering with a highly stable, family office-backed organization to hire a Senior Tax Accountant to join their in-house tax team. This is a unique opportunity to step out of traditional public accounting while still working on complex, interesting tax matters across a diverse portfolio.
This team supports a wide range of entities including real estate, investment partnerships, operating businesses, trusts, and foundations. The environment is collaborative, steady, and focused on long-term growth.
What you’ll be doing:
Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns across partnerships, S-corps, trusts, and individuals
Support tax projections, estimates, and planning initiatives
Assist with tax research and documentation
Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business activity and tax implications
Contribute to process improvements and ongoing team initiatives
What they’re looking for:
2+ years of tax experience
Strong exposure to pass-through entities (partnerships, S-corps)
Public accounting background preferred
Solid understanding of tax compliance and willingness to grow into planning and research
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
What sets this apart:
In-house tax role with better work-life balance than public accounting
Exposure to a wide variety of entities and complex structures
Stable, team-oriented environment with long-term growth potential
Hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote)
If you’re looking to take your public accounting foundation into an in-house role without sacrificing interesting work, this is a great opportunity to explore and I want to talk to you!
We’ve partnered with a highly impactful, mission-driven organization—one of the largest of its kind in the country—distributing tens of millions of pounds of food each year across a $75M+ operation.
They’re building a modern marketing function from the ground up—one designed to engage four key audiences (donors, volunteers, advocates, and neighbors seeking services) while accelerating revenue, reach, and trust.
This is not a maintenance role. It’s a build.
You’ll step into a leadership position with real influence—shaping how the organization communicates, fundraises, and grows. The foundation is in place (brand architecture, campaign structure, CRM roadmap). Now they need a leader to bring it to life. As the first hire in this restructured model, you’ll build the team, define how the work gets done, and set the standard for what great looks like.
What You’ll Own
Audience Growth & Insight You’ll lead how the organization understands and engages its audiences—turning insights into smarter, more effective campaigns across segments.
Campaign & Channel Strategy You’ll own the annual campaign calendar, lead channel strategy, and drive performance across digital (email, social, paid, web)—including critical year-end moments.
Digital & Revenue Impact From monthly giving growth to full-funnel performance, you’ll directly influence revenue outcomes through modern, data-informed marketing.
Brand & Data Evolution You’ll help steward a multi-audience brand while partnering on a major CRM and marketing tech integration—bringing together a unified view of constituents for the first time.
Team & Function Build You’ll build and lead a team, while establishing the systems, workflows, and expectations that make a high-performing marketing organization run.
What Makes You a Fit
You’ve led audience growth—not just donor marketing, but multi-segment engagement strategies
You know how to partner with revenue leaders and co-own outcomes without losing creative integrity
You’ve managed complex brands and know how to balance nuance with consistency
You’re comfortable in data and CRM environments and can translate performance into action
You’ve operated in environments with shared ownership, competing priorities, and real complexity
The Profile Required
12+ years in marketing, with 3+ years leading teams
Experience across both brand/creative and digital/content
Strong cross-functional leadership and influence skills
Data fluency and comfort working within CRM-driven ecosystems
Preferred
Background in nonprofit, agency, healthcare, education, or public sector
Exposure to CRM integration or transformation work
Why This Role This is a rare opportunity to build something meaningful—with both scale and purpose. You’ll join an organization doing critical, highly visible work, and step into a role where your ideas, leadership, and decisions will directly shape its future growth.
If you’re someone who wants to build, lead, and make an impact that extends far beyond marketing—this is worth a conversation.
Location: Hybrid, with three days per week onsite at the organization’s Twin Cities headquarters
Compensation: Target base salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications, with a range of $140,000–$165,000
Are you someone who thrives in a people-centered, mission-driven environment? We’re looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to partner closely with a senior leader who is deeply engaged with a broad community of stakeholders.
This is a highly visible and relationship-driven role, where you’ll serve as a trusted right hand, helping manage a dynamic schedule, coordinate meaningful interactions, and ensure day-to-day operations run seamlessly.
We are partnering with a med-tech/healthcare client on their Senior HRIS Analyst search. This role will serve as the subject matter expert supporting and optimizing their workforce management module for their global workforce.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, analytical curiosity, and a proactive mindset. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, improving processes, and being hands-on with technology.
This is a highly collaborative role partnering across HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT to enhance system functionality, drive continuous improvement, and support enterprise HR initiatives.
I’m excited to be partnering with a hiring manager I’ve known for over 15 years (!!!) to add a Staff Accountant to his team at a privately held manufacturing company in the Twin Cities.
This is not a “plug-and-play” accounting role.
He’s actively rebuilding the function and is looking for someone who wants to roll up their sleeves, take ownership, and be part of elevating the team. I’ve worked with him both personally and professionally, and he’s someone who will invest in the right person while also pushing them to grow.
If interested in hearing more, please reach out! CRabon@skywatersearch.com | 952.767.9025
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