SkyWater Search is partnering with a Twin Cities-based, mid-market organization that has been around for over 25 years and brings innovative solutions & services to their industry. The company has been recognized both locally and nationally as a top employer and for their innovative business model. With year-over-year double digit growth, our long-time client continues to invest in growing their People function.
We have been retained to find a Strategic Talent Partner that will work directly with business leaders to develop and implement strategic people initiatives that support the organization’s long-term goals and objectives, with a focus on scalability.
To be a fit, we are looking for an “a-typical” strategic HR Business Partner that has a proven track record of challenging the status quo. Candidates must have the ability to work seamlessly in a decentralized organizational mode, including being comfortable with ambiguity in a fast paced/high growth-environment. Candidates should be creative yet practical in their approach and enjoy partnering with leadership teams to deeply understand the business and develop people strategies that move the organization forward.
This company offers a competitive salary + bonus, benefits package, and has been and will continue to offer a hybrid working environment. Travel will be required, approximately 20% nationwide.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement people strategies that align with the organization’s culture, values, and business goals, while also ensuring that these strategies can be simplified and scaled as the organization grows.
Collaborate with business leaders and colleagues to identify talent gaps and develop talent management strategies that address these gaps, while also considering the organization’s scalability needs.
Provide guidance and coaching to leaders on employee relations issues, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution, with a focus on developing scalable processes and practices.
Partner with the people team to develop and deliver training and development programs that support the organization’s talent development goals.
Leverage data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement in people processes and practices, with a focus on developing scalable solutions.
Partner to implement simple change management practices across the organization.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, a related field or equivalent work experience
5-7 years of experience working in a strategic HRBP capacity or similar talent role.
Strong business acumen with the ability to incorporate talent strategies and initiatives into company or business goals and objectives.
Ability to motivate, influence and optimize working relationships with senior leadership and other internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent communicator and collaborator, with the ability to build trusting relationships, manage stakeholder expectations and influence colleagues across all levels of the company.
Strong business acumen with the ability to incorporate talent strategies and initiatives into company or business goals and objectives with a focus on simplicity.
Strong change management and project management skills.
Proven ability to translate data, metrics, research, and trends into strategy and improvement opportunities.
SkyWater is thrilled to be working on a fully retained search for a recognized leader in the manufacturing industry. Our client is hiring a Global Tax Director to lead and develop the Global Tax Team in accountability for all aspects of tax compliance, planning, tax accounting, and business support. In addition, the Tax Director will keep abreast of tax legislative developments and recommend filing positions and supervise and mentor a staff of 3 direct and 2 indirect reports.
We are seeking a highly-motivated and well-trained production leader to join a welcoming and growing team as a Night Shift Production Supervisor in the printing industry. This individual will manage a production team including career development, on-the-job training, performance, and attendance. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the production lines meet or exceed daily goals and the production schedule.
Prior print production, press production, flexible/flexo packaging, or corrugated experience is highly preferred.
We are seeking a highly-motivated and well-trained production leader to join a welcoming and growing team as a Day Shift Production Supervisor in the printing industry. This individual will manage a production team including career development, on-the-job training, performance, and attendance. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the production lines meet or exceed daily goals and the production schedule.
Prior print production, press production, flexible/flexo packaging, or corrugated experience is highly preferred.
We are working with a multi-billion dollar global public company with aggressive growth plans, both organically and through acquisitions to find a strong Manager of External Reporting that will work cross functionally with heavy C-Suite exposure. They are a fin tech company that invests in their people, process and systems and have a progressive culture. Hybrid environment with a beautiful office to go to and most go onsite 2-4x/month.
We are looking for a someone who enjoys change management, adding value, creating efficiencies and helping to build a world class accounting function. You’ll report to a sharp leader (who we placed) and be their right hand. This role is rotational in nature and will be used as a feeder to the broader business.
If you’d like to join a forward thinking, collaborative culture and take your experiences to continue to build upon a strong foundation I’d like to learn more about you and share details on this opportunity!
SkyWater is partnering with a manufacturing company to help them identify an AP Specialist. This is a newly created position due to company growth and a great time to get in with an expanding company! You’ll have a flexible, hybrid schedule and work with a strong team to feel supported and continue building your skillset. *Must be located locally in Pennsylvania to go on-site 3 days/week.*
We are partnering with a long-time client to find a Maintenance Leader that can be responsible for a technical team of nearly 50 reports in a highly automated manufacturing environment. This person will spend about 60% of the time focused on long term strategy and 40% on day to day business challenges/operations. An ideal candidate will have come up through engineering ranks before taking on teams that include maintenance, and are capable of owning the entire maintenance function for a high growth manufacturer.
Responsibilities:
Establish and communicate clear objectives, continuously assess progress, and foster a performance-driven culture centered on responsibility and achievement.
Ensure alignment with corporate processes by overseeing compliance among our teams and collaborative partners.
Procure the necessary talent, technology, machinery, and financial resources to meet the expectations of both internal and external customers.
Play an active role in managing, executing, monitoring, or contributing to programs aimed at enhancing asset uptime. These initiatives encompass preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, reliability-centered maintenance, and total productive maintenance.
Collaborate with operational leaders to define customer demands and spearhead enhancement initiatives across the maintenance organization, guaranteeing a secure and predictable manufacturing process.
Foster uniformity throughout the maintenance function, ensuring consistency in approach and execution.
Develop and oversee the maintenance organization’s budgetary requirements.
Cultivate a workplace culture characterized by mutual trust, open and honest communication, and a collaborative team spirit.
Institute and promote best practices in maintenance, accompanied by well-defined performance metrics that enhance operational efficiency.
Identify and implement training initiatives to elevate the skills of maintenance technicians, adapting to the evolving needs of the business.
Ensure adherence to regulatory codes and statutes.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
5+ years of people management experience
Experience driving efficiencies across complex systems
Hands-on exposure and knowledge of automated equipment
History of leading maintenance programs and technical teams
SkyWater is excited to partner with a billion-dollar, global organization to grow their Minnesota-based sales team. They’ve been a huge player in their space for the better part of 60 years; their incredible reputation drives their continued growth, along with one of the best company cultures. I am working directly with the regional VP of Sales to identify their next Account Executive.
The role is open due to their exponential growth in the Midwest region over the past decade (1,000% !). The Account Executive is an outside business to business sales position working with top-level decision makers at commercial and Fortune500 companies. As the Account Executive, you will develop new business relationships through referrals and national association relationships.
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated sales executive with exposure and understanding of the consultative sales process. The focus of this role is the effective execution of new business development and relationship management. This is a pivotal role that will be accomplished by someone who is experienced and proactive in this capacity. The position is an exciting opportunity that offers uncapped commissions on new business and residual business, company vehicle, generous benefits package, and long-term promotional opportunities.
** Minnesota and Dakota-based candidates ONLY ** **Relocation available for North Dakota and South Dakota residents**
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting an Am Law 200 national law firm with its search for a Bankruptcy Associate Attorney in its Minneapolis office.
An ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of bankruptcy experience and a passion for bankruptcy and creditors’ rights work. High academic achievement required.
If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply or reach out to Kelsey Quarberg directly at kquarberg@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater is partnering with a Franchising company in the west metro that is looking to hire a Staff Accountant! This role has a defined growth path to Senior Accountant as our client is known for promoting from within. You will be responsible for general accounting duties and other additional projects as assigned. This individual will have the opportunity to partner directly with leadership to expand their accounting skillset.
Interested in learning more about the company, role, compensation, profit sharing and generous benefits package? Apply directly or reach out to Jordan Nead jnead@skywatersearch.com!
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