We are partnered with a growing Advisory firm located in the Twin Cities actively hiring due to growth. This firm offers a variety of consulting services to privately held, closely held, family owned, and PE-backed organizations.
This specific role is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 3-5 years of valuations experience who is looking for better work-life-balance, faster career growth, and a phenomenal culture of no-ego professionals.
This is NOT a good role for someone who wants to be stuck alone in spreadsheets all day — we are seeking someone who enjoys client interaction, socializing with colleagues, and can bring energy to a room.
This role is located in Downtown Minneapolis and is a hybrid working environment.
Skywater is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer II to help stabilize manufacturing processes, reduce defects, and build a more disciplined quality organization with a growing manufacturer in St Paul.
This role will spend approximately 40%–50% of your time on the manufacturing floor, working directly with operators, manufacturing engineers, production leaders, suppliers, and customers to define problems, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions. Setting up quality inspection procedures, product quality criteria, and quality documentation will also be parts of this role
Key responsibilities include:
Leading 8D, A3, 5 Why, fishbone, and structured root-cause investigations
Supporting RMAs, customer complaints, containment, and corrective actions
Improving FPY, PPM, scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality
Establishing inspection criteria, control plans, and process standards
Supporting ISO 9001, PPAP, PFMEA, audits, and new-product launches
Applying blueprint-reading, GD&T, SPC, and process-capability knowledge
The strongest candidates will bring 2–7 years of manufacturing quality, manufacturing engineering, or continuous-improvement experience. Experience with machining, electrical or electromechanical assembly, fluid handling, industrial equipment, or similarly complex manufactured products is preferred.
This environment requires initiative. Processes are still being consolidated, so the successful candidate must be comfortable operating in the gray while helping the company create greater consistency and discipline.
Target compensation is $85,000–$105,000, this is a five-day onsite position with minimal travel
Most importantly, this is an opportunity to be part of a growth transformation. This person will be a part of building quality processes on the production floor and there will be ample opportunities for career growth.
I’m partnering with a Minneapolis-based ESOP to find their next Accounting Manager as part of succession planning. I’m looking for candidates with experience in the manufacturing and/or distribution industry. Candidates should also have 5+ years of experience and inventory accounting experience.
We are partnering with an established and independent experiential agency to find a Procurement Specialist who loves discovering great products, building vendor relationships, and bringing creative ideas to life!
If you’re someone who gets excited about sourcing unique branded merchandise, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating with creative teams to deliver memorable experiences, this could be a really fun opportunity.
About the Role
This person will own the sourcing process for branded merchandise and promotional products used in experiential marketing. You’ll partner closely with Creative, Production, and Client Service teams to recommend products that align with each program’s goals, budget, and timeline.
From the initial idea through final delivery, you’ll coordinate vendor outreach, pricing, samples, production timelines, quality control, and problem-solving to ensure every project is delivered successfully.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing creativity with logistics and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
Source creative branded merchandise and promotional products for a wide variety of marketing programs.
Research new products, industry trends, sustainable options, and innovative merchandise ideas.
Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
Negotiate pricing, production schedules, and vendor terms.
Coordinate product samples, pricing requests, and production timelines.
Partner closely with Creative teams to recommend merchandise that supports campaign concepts.
Work alongside Producers to ensure recommendations align with budgets, logistics, and deadlines.
Support client proposals with thoughtful merchandise recommendations.
Manage multiple sourcing requests simultaneously while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail.
Troubleshoot production issues and proactively communicate solutions when challenges arise.
What Makes Someone Successful
The ideal person is naturally curious, highly organized, and enjoys finding creative solutions. They know how to juggle multiple priorities without sacrificing quality and are comfortable making recommendations that balance creativity, budget, timing, and production realities.
They’re also someone who enjoys building lasting vendor relationships, negotiating effectively, and becoming the go-to resource for branded merchandise.
What We’re Looking For
Approximately 3+ years of experience in branded merchandise, promotional products, procurement, sourcing, experiential marketing, or a related field.
Experience working with suppliers and negotiating pricing.
Strong understanding of promotional products, decoration methods, and manufacturing processes.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Resourceful, proactive, and solutions-oriented.
Additional Details
Fully remote position.
Standard business hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central Time.
Occasional flexibility may be needed to support project deadlines, vendor visits, or production milestones.
Full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.
This is a remote-first opportunity, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating closely with a highly connected team. The compensation range is $60,000–$75,000, with final salary determined by a candidate’s experience, skills, and overall potential.
We are partnering with a specialized real estate advisory firm that supports high-net-worth clients through complex 1031 exchange strategies. The firm has been rapidly increasing it’s annual transaction volume and is known for delivering highly consultative, relationship-driven solutions, not product sales.
This is a true origination role focused on building Centers of Influence (COI), particularly within top law firms, to generate long-term deal flow.
Our client is seeking a Corporate Strategy & Investment Manager to join its corporate finance team. This role will lead strategic financial analysis, evaluate business and investment opportunities, and manage initiatives designed to improve profitability and strengthen the company’s long-term competitive position.
This position works closely with senior leadership and supports decisions related to capital investments, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, cost management, operational improvements, and long-range planning. The role will also identify and develop new business opportunities related to the company’s core process manufacturing operations.
SkyWater has partnered with a manufacturing company in the Twin Cities area to support operations on their Business Systems Team. This is a senior-level position and offers great visibility, ownership, and the opportunity for advancement on a growing team.
Duties will include a combination of integration, enhancement and reporting projects as well as business user support.
Candidates should bring at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and must reside in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. This position will be on-site 4 days per-week.
If you’re the kind of HR professional who loves rolling up your sleeves, building relationships on the production floor, and owning the full employee experience from hire to retire, this opportunity was built for you.
We’re partnering with a long-time client, a highly respected, growth-oriented manufacturer, to help identify an HR Manager who will serve as the dedicated HR leader for one of its production facilities in Central Illinois This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior HR Generalist ready to step into their first HR Manager title, or an experienced HR Manager who still enjoys being deeply involved in the day-to-day work of Human Resources.
This is not a role where HR sits on the sidelines. You’ll be the trusted resource for approximately 160-170 employees and their leaders, balancing employee advocacy with business partnership while ensuring the operation runs smoothly every day.
What You’ll Do
You’ll own the full spectrum of site Human Resources responsibilities, including:
Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions
Coordinate interviews, prepare offers, and manage onboarding from acceptance through orientation
Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and leaders throughout the employee lifecycle
Provide guidance on employee relations, coaching managers through employee issues while partnering on appropriate solutions
Support performance management, policy interpretation, investigations, and compliance
Administer HR processes, employee documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting
Assist employees with benefits questions and coordinate with corporate resources and vendors
Partner with operations leaders to support workforce planning, engagement, and retention initiatives
Support training and onboarding activities while additional organizational resources continue to evolve
Ensure HR practices remain compliant with employment laws, company policies, and manufacturing best practices
What Makes Someone Successful Here
The most successful person in this role won’t necessarily be the one with the longest resume; they’ll be someone who genuinely enjoys the operational side of HR.
You’ll thrive if you:
Enjoy balancing recruiting, employee relations, HR administration, and daily problem-solving
Take pride in staying organized and following through on commitments
Build trust easily with both production employees and leaders
Like working independently while having a larger HR team available for partnership and support
Are comfortable making decisions, prioritizing competing needs, and owning your work
Appreciate spending time where the business happens, on the manufacturing floor with employees, and behind your desk managing everything administrative.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Progressive Human Resources experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment
Strong HR Generalist experience across recruiting, employee relations, benefits, onboarding, compliance, and HR administration
Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
Ability to work onsite full-time in Central Illinois
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certifications are welcomed but not required.
Why This Opportunity?
You’ll join a financially strong, values-driven manufacturing organization that believes its people are its competitive advantage. While you’ll be the dedicated HR leader for your location, you’ll also be supported by an experienced corporate HR team that values collaboration, responsiveness, and doing what’s right for employees.
This is a highly visible role with meaningful impact, significant autonomy, and the opportunity to build credibility as a trusted business partner while developing your career within a growing organization.
If you’re looking for an HR role where you can make a difference every day, not just through strategy, but through execution, relationships, and follow-through, we’d love to start a conversation.
Senior Compensation Analyst / Total Rewards Analyst
West Metro, MN
Are you the kind of compensation professional who enjoys solving business problems, not just administering programs?
Our client is a market-leading, privately held organization with an exceptional culture, strong financial performance, and a genuine commitment to investing in its people. As the company continues to grow, they’re creating a strategic individual contributor role that will partner directly with senior HR leadership to shape compensation strategy while influencing the future of Total Rewards.
If you enjoy asking questions, analyzing data, benchmarking against the market, and bringing thoughtful recommendations that drive business decisions, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What You’ll Do
Compensation will be the primary focus of this role, with opportunities to broaden your expertise across Total Rewards.
You’ll partner with senior leadership to:
Lead compensation benchmarking, market pricing, and salary structure analysis
Develop compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, equity adjustments, and organizational changes
Analyze market trends and ensure competitive, equitable pay practices
Design and administer incentive compensation programs, including sales incentive plans, bonus programs, and profit-sharing initiatives
Build business cases and present data-driven recommendations that influence organizational decisions
Support annual compensation planning and salary review processes
Partner with Finance, HR, and business leaders to align compensation programs with business strategy
Help support benefits administration and vendor partnerships while contributing ideas that enhance employee well-being and thoughtfully manage costs
Leverage analytics, external market intelligence, and industry best practices to continuously improve Total Rewards programs
What We’re Looking For
We’re open to two primary backgrounds:
Our Ideal Profile
A Senior Compensation Analyst ready to take the next step into broader compensation strategy while expanding exposure to benefits and Total Rewards.
Also Worth Considering
An experienced HR Manager or HR Business Partner from a mid-sized organization who has developed significant compensation and benefits expertise and is looking to specialize more deeply in Total Rewards.
Regardless of title, you’ll likely bring:
Strong experience in compensation analysis, market benchmarking, and salary administration
Experience supporting incentive compensation, bonus, commission, or sales compensation programs
Excellent analytical and financial acumen with advanced Excel skills
Confidence translating complex data into practical business recommendations
Curiosity, initiative, and a consultative approach to problem-solving
Strong relationship-building and communication skills across all levels of an organization
Experience supporting benefits programs is highly valued
Value being onsite every day to build trust and collaboration
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This isn’t a role where you’ll simply maintain existing programs.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
Influence compensation strategy across the organization
Partner directly with an experienced Total Rewards leader who values collaboration and fresh ideas
Expand your expertise beyond compensation into broader Total Rewards
Work for a financially strong, people-first organization with an outstanding reputation
Join a culture that values continuous improvement, innovation, and long-term employee investment
Position Highlights
Target compensation: Approximately $150,000 base (depending on experience)
Strategic individual contributor role (no direct reports)
Hybrid collaboration with an expectation of 4–5 days per week onsite West of the Twin Cities
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity for long-term career growth within a highly respected organization
If you’re energized by solving compensation challenges, influencing business decisions with data, and helping build best-in-class Total Rewards programs, we’d love to connect.
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