SkyWater is thrilled to be exclusively partnering with a publicly traded technology company headquartered in downtown Minneapolis to add an International Tax Manager to their growing team.
This company has achieved 100+ consecutive quarters of growth (!!!) As the organization continues expanding internationally, the tax team is evolving alongside it – creating an opportunity for someone to step into a highly visible international tax role within a collaborative and forward-thinking finance organization.
This position will play a key role in supporting the company’s global tax strategy, international compliance, and transfer pricing oversight, while partnering closely with teams across finance, treasury, legal, and accounting.
If you enjoy working on complex international tax matters while also helping shape processes within a growing global business, this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact!
Skywater is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop custom automated equipment, testing machines, and production fixtures used in mechanical component manufacturing. This engineer will lead mechanical design efforts for test benches, inspection systems, and automation equipment while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams across controls, manufacturing, and product development.
The ideal candidate brings experience designing industrial machinery, automated equipment, or custom machines, and enjoys solving complex mechanical design challenges in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
A highly respected professional services firm in Downtown Minneapolis is seeking an Accounting Manager to take ownership of its day-to-day accounting operations. This is a rare opportunity to join a tight-knit, values-driven team known for tackling meaningful, high-impact work while maintaining a collaborative and supportive culture.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys running the accounting function end-to-end, thrives with autonomy, and prefers a stable, steady leadership track rather than climbing a large corporate ladder. You’ll work closely with firm leadership and a part-time Controller while playing a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting long-term financial planning.
If you’re someone who is curious, resourceful, and enjoys figuring things out independently, this environment will allow you to make a real impact while working alongside a team that truly values its people.
I’m partnering exclusively with my PE backed SaaS client to fill a newly created remote Manager of FP&A role. This company has been growing through acquisition and organically thanks to their 100% client retention rate. You’ll be working directly with the entire C-Suite and PE group, and reporting to a CFO who loves developing talent.
SkyWater is partnering with an existing client in Minneapolis who’s looking for a Director of Product Management & Strategy for their team! Our client is a small travel experience agency that’s been successfully operating for over 50 years. The Director of Product Management & Strategy will lead the strategy, development, & performance of the company’s travel portfolio (mainly cruise & land-based itineraries). This position will manage key supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, oversee product pricing & margins, development of new products, and collaborate closely with marketing & executive leadership to bring new travel experiences to market. The ideal candidate will have around 10+ years of experience in the travel industry, experience managing or developing travel products, and strong analytical & contract negotiation skills. If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a growing travel organization where you can directly shape global travel experiences and drive product strategy, then please submit your resume today!
A leading global manufacturer is expanding its high-growth data-center solutions division and seeking a Senior Project Manager to help shape a next-generation Project Management Office.
This organization designs and manufactures mission-critical systems, demand is accelerating — and this role sits at the center of that growth.
SkyWater has been engaged by a large, industry-leading, privately held organization to find their next Senior HR Business Partner.
This role is ideal for a strategic HR practitioner who is naturally curious, business-minded, and energized by building strong relationships with leaders and teams. The Senior HR Business Partner will serve as a trusted advisor to align people strategies with business objectives, support multiple business groups, and drive key talent initiatives in partnership with senior leadership.
SkyWater is partnering with a long-standing client in Southern Minnesota to find a Director of Safety for their team! Our client is one of the largest, privately-held agricultural producers in the United States with a large network of facilities across the Upper Midwest. They’re an industry leader in their space and are currently looking for someone who can help elevate & set the strategic vision for their safety department. The Director of Safety will be responsible for overseeing a small team of 3 direct reports while also leading the safety function across multiple sites around the Midwest, developing & implementing strategic safety programs, leading incident investigations & implementing corrective actions, and instilling a strong safety culture across the organization. We’re looking for someone with around 10+ years of EHS and/or Safety experience, someone with people leadership experience (at least 2 years), and someone with experience developing & implementing strategic safety initiatives across a complex organization. If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a stable, growing and industry leading organization where you can make a big impact on their safety function, then please submit your resume to be considered!
Our firm has been retained by a growing medical device organization entering an exciting phase of growth as it continues delivering innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes. As the company expands its capabilities across engineering, manufacturing, and commercialization, we are seeking a Head of Human Resources to lead the people strategy supporting the organization’s next stage of growth.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Human Resources is a critical hire responsible for building the HR function and establishing the people processes, systems, and practices that will support the company’s continued expansion. This is a newly created, highly operational role for a builder — someone energized by ambiguity, comfortable rolling up their sleeves, and excited by the opportunity to create something meaningful within a rapidly scaling organization.
This individual will design and implement the foundational processes, policies, and programs needed to support growth, including onboarding, performance management, compensation frameworks, employee relations, and workforce planning.
Day to day, this role is primarily operational, focused on building and running the HR function with limited infrastructure currently in place. The individual who succeeds here will bring both a strategic mindset and strong executional instincts and will have the opportunity over time to grow into a more senior HR leadership role as the function matures and the organization continues to scale.
Duties and Responsibilities
HR Function Build-Out
• Build the HR function by designing and implementing foundational infrastructure, processes, and programs, including onboarding, performance management, job architecture, and compliance frameworks. • Assess the current state of HR processes, systems, and practices across the organization and establish consistent, scalable approaches where needed while improving or formalizing informal practices. • Serve as a pragmatic partner to managers and leaders across the company, helping them build capability, navigate people challenges, and make thoughtful talent decisions. • Own day-to-day management of HR vendor relationships including payroll, HRIS, benefits administration, and recruiting platforms, evaluating and implementing vendors where gaps exist. • Lead the annual benefits renewal cycle, including working with brokers, benchmarking competitiveness, managing carrier negotiations, and overseeing open enrollment.
Talent Acquisition and Development
• Lead talent acquisition efforts to attract high-caliber talent across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and corporate functions. • Develop leadership development and succession planning initiatives that strengthen the company’s leadership pipeline. • Establish talent management strategies and processes needed to achieve organizational objectives, including succession planning, workforce planning, and pipeline recruiting.
Culture and Employee Engagement
• Champion a high-performing, collaborative culture that reflects the organization’s values and supports innovation and accountability. • Drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, reinforce leadership expectations, and enhance the employee experience. • Develop and implement energizing employee communication plans that reach all levels of the organization.
Organizational Design and Workforce Planning
• Partner with leadership to evaluate and evolve organizational structures to support growth and operational effectiveness. • Lead workforce planning efforts to ensure the organization has the capabilities and talent needed to execute its strategic priorities.
HR Operations and Compliance
• Provide hands-on leadership across core HR functions including employee relations, performance management, compliance, payroll, benefits, and HR policy development. • Lead the development and implementation of competitive health, retirement, wellness, and benefits programs. • Respond to employee relations matters with urgency while identifying trends and implementing proactive initiatives.
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Board Engagement
• Partner with executive leadership and private equity partners to support potential mergers and acquisitions, contributing to diligence related to organizational structure, leadership capability, culture, and talent risk. • Lead post-acquisition integration efforts including alignment of people processes, organizational design, leadership structure, and culture. • As appropriate, attend and present at Board of Directors meetings regarding people strategies, organizational performance, and HR initiatives.
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will bring strong ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values along with the following qualifications:
• Experience in medical device, life sciences, manufacturing, or another regulated industry strongly preferred. • 10–15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally within growth-oriented or entrepreneurial environments. Experience building or significantly strengthening an HR function is highly valued. • Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders to align people strategies with business objectives. • Experience across talent acquisition, leadership development, employee relations, and organizational design. • Strong work ethic and willingness to operate in a hands-on capacity within a scaling environment. • High energy, self-motivated, and operationally oriented with a data-driven approach to decision making. • Comfortable operating in ambiguity and energized by building new capabilities and infrastructure. • High level of self-awareness and ability to build credible relationships across the organization. • Strong business acumen with a bias for practical, effective action. • Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Experience supporting or leading M&A diligence and post-acquisition integration efforts is preferred. • Ability to travel as needed.
Education
Bachelor’s degree required.
Compensation and Benefits
This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and offers a competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunity. The organization provides comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) program with company match, and additional benefits designed to support employee wellbeing.
Location
The organization is headquartered in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area and values an in-person environment that supports collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurial energy. The Head of Human Resources will maintain a strong onsite presence and engage closely with leaders and teams across the organization.
A leading global industrial technology company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Systems Architect to help modernize and scale digital manufacturing platforms across its global operations.
This organization designs and manufactures mission-critical infrastructure used in data centers, industrial systems, and advanced technology environments. With rapid growth driven by the global expansion of AI and cloud infrastructure, the company is investing heavily in Industry 4.0 capabilities.
Role Overview
This leader will architect and scale Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and related digital platforms across multiple manufacturing sites worldwide. The role begins with stabilizing and optimizing an existing MES ecosystem before evolving into the enterprise architect responsible for global platform strategy.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
High-impact role tied to the AI data center infrastructure boom
Visibility to senior technology leadership
Opportunity to design global manufacturing architecture
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