We’re partnering with a well-respected, local wealth management firm to add a Paraplanner to their growing team. This role directly impacts the quality of service clients receive and will play a key part in supporting advisors and internal teams with financial planning preparation, operational support, data management, and client meeting readiness. This is an ideal position for someone early in their financial services career who enjoys analytical work, is highly organized, and thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment. If your career goal is to become a financial planner, this is an opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business!
Financial Planning Support: Assist in gathering essential client data to prepare comprehensive financial plans. Perform data entry and processing. Develop supporting data analysis, such as cash flow projections, education funding, life insurance needs, Social Security analysis, stock option modeling, and other planning calculations.
Client Meeting & Operations Support: Prepare materials and assemble net worth statements for new and existing client meetings. Compile portfolio analysis reports and ensure data accuracy. Support the advisory team with ad hoc client projects.
SkyWater is partnering with a rapidly expanding, private-equity-backed services organization to hire an experienced HR Manager who will shape the foundation of HR and elevate the employee experience during an exciting phase of growth.
Following recent institutional investment, the organization is building a new Corporate Office in the Twin Cities to support continued expansion (both organic and through strategic acquisition). This is a pivotal, high-visibility HR leadership role reporting directly to the President.
The HR Manager will own the full HR lifecycle and serve as a trusted partner to the executive team. This leader will build scalable processes, strengthen culture, and help drive organizational effectiveness across a growing, multi-site business. The role spans recruiting and onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training and development, payroll and benefits administration, compliance, and creating HR reporting and insights for leadership.
This is an ideal opportunity for a well-rounded HR professional who thrives in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment and is energized by building structure, delivering high-quality HR support, and influencing leaders at all levels.
SkyWater is supporting a large, well-established restaurant group in identifying a strategic, relationship-driven Field HR Manager to support talent and operations across the Midwest. This role is ideal for an HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment and is energized by influencing leaders, developing talent, and elevating the employee experience.
The Field HR Manager acts as a trusted HR business partner to Operations leadership across approximately 100 locations throughout the region. This person will lead talent strategies, support workforce planning, manage complex employee relations matters, and drive learning and development initiatives that strengthen culture and performance.
The ideal candidate brings strong multi-unit HR experience, exceptional coaching abilities, and a passion for building strong partnerships with operators at all levels.
This role is based in Minneapolis and requires significant travel across the region.
HR Director Location: North Metro, MN Compensation: $140,000–$160,000
Are you a hands-on, relationship-centered HR leader who thrives in entrepreneurial, fast-scaling environments? Do you love building structure, elevating compliance, and shaping a people strategy that actually influences business outcomes? If so, this opportunity might be worth a closer look.
Our client is a privately held, founder-led organization in the North Metro, Minnesota area within the construction and exterior restoration industry. The company has experienced consistent, healthy year-over-year growth since inception and is entering its next phase of scale across multiple states. With a strong reputation built on integrity, craftsmanship, and exceptional client service, this organization is committed to developing the right talent and infrastructure to support continued expansion.
They are hiring their first Director of Human Resources, a trusted business partner who can bring clarity, confidence, and capability to a growing workforce.
What You’ll Lead
• Build and scale a cohesive HR function with structure, compliance, and strong foundational processes • Develop a seasonal and full-time talent strategy that supports growth across multiple states • Strengthen onboarding, safety programs, and workforce readiness • Partner closely with senior leadership to shape culture, leadership expectations, and organizational design • Lead and mentor a small, capable HR team (Recruiter + HR Coordinator/Support) • Ensure multi-state compliance, policy creation, and consistent standards across field and office environments • Serve as a visible, relationship-driven advisor who earns trust quickly at all levels
What Success Looks Like
• A stable, scalable HR foundation that strengthens the employee lifecycle • A company-wide understanding of HR as a strategic, enabling function • Improved hiring velocity, seasonal workforce planning, and onboarding consistency • Leaders who feel better supported, educated, and equipped • A culture that stays strong and aligned as the company grows
Why This Role is Unique
• Build HR from the ground up — true ownership and impact, reporting to the COO • Work in a healthy, values-driven, founder-led organization with an authentic commitment to doing the right thing • Direct access to leadership and the ability to influence decisions quickly • Join an organization with strong momentum and growth where HR will play a significant role in the next chapter
If you’re energized by building, refining, and elevating HR within a high-integrity, growth-minded environment, I would love to connect.
Please apply directly, or send your resume to Dannie Smith @DSmith@skywatersearch.com
SkyWater is partnering with a longstanding client to find a highly organized, and proactive Operations & HR Partner to elevate their employee experience and ensure their workplace runs with seamless efficiency. This primarily onsite role blends office management, operations, and human resources support to create an environment where employees can thrive.
In this role, you’re the heartbeat of the office, curating a space where people feel supported, connected, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll blend operational excellence with human-centered support, ensuring every detail behind the scenes runs smoothly.
The ideal candidate brings a solutions-oriented mindset, and excels at anticipating needs before they arise. If you are resourceful, detail-driven, and energized by supporting people and improving processes, this role is for you!
SkyWater Search Partners has been engaged by our long-time client to hire a Workday Analyst to join their HRIS team. This individual will have ownership of Workday configuration, specifically within the time tracking, absence, and payroll modules, including troubleshooting, workflow optimization, data analysis, and security management. This analyst will work as a trusted partner to leaders and business teams and have the ability to translate complex technical jargon into clear, actionable solutions. This role reports directly to the Sr. Manager of HRIS and will be excted to be onsite in a hybrid capacity.
Our client is one of the largest family-owned agricultural producers in the U.S., with over 1,000 employees and a vast network of facilities and partnerships across multiple Midwestern states. The company operates with a vertically integrated model and has a strong presence across the full value chain – from production through processing and distribution. This is a deeply mission-driven organization that prioritizes culture, sustainability and community.
The HR Business Partner will play a key role in driving people strategies across multiple locations, supporting leaders and employees in achieving organizational and individual success. This role requires strong relationship-building, problem-solving, and bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills to connect effectively with a diverse workforce. The HRBP will travel regularly throughout the Midwest to be a visible, trusted resource.
Responsibilities:
Partner with leaders on workforce planning, talent development, engagement, and organizational design initiatives.
Provide guidance on performance management, employee relations, internal investigations, and conflict resolution with discretion and care.
Support onboarding, development, succession planning, and leadership coaching.
Leverage HR systems and people analytics to inform decisions and measure impact.
Drive improvement in retention, productivity, and employee engagement.
Champion talent management and change management initiatives.
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to ensure consistency and alignment across the HR functions and respective client groups.
Desired Skills & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3+ years in a strategic HRBP role preferred.
Fluent in Spanish and English (required).
Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and experience supporting geographically distributed teams.
Proven ability to influence leaders, coach managers, and drive organizational effectiveness.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in production or manufacturing environment is preferred.
Ability to travel within the Midwest 25% of the time (mostly same-day/not overnight trips on the Company jet).
SkyWater is conducting the search for a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Executive Assistant / Sales Operations Coordinator to directly support our client’s Senior Vice President of Sales and the entire Sales Operations team. This role is critical to enabling leaders and colleagues to focus on strategic priorities by streamlining day-to-day operations, managing information flow, and helping hold the team accountable to goals and deliverables.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working closely with Sales and Marketing teams, and are known for anticipating needs before they arise, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact within a high-performing, growth-oriented team.
Human Resources Manager Location: Waseca, MN (Onsite – Non-Negotiable) Compensation: $100,000 – $110,000 base + STI Bonus
The Opportunity We’re partnering with a global leader in connector and fiber optics solutions, and they’re seeking a dynamic Human Resources Manager to lead HR across three U.S. sites (Waseca, MN, IL, & FL). This is a high-impact role reporting directly to the Vice President of Human Resources, with the unique opportunity to be developed as her successor.
Why This Role Matters As HR Manager, you’ll be the on-site leader in Waseca, overseeing multi-site HR operations and serving as a strategic business partner to plant leadership and functional teams. You’ll be the bridge between employees and leadership, driving HR initiatives that shape culture, improve retention, and support growth.
Key Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day HR operations for Waseca, Lombard, and Melbourne sites, with direct influence on organizational culture and employee engagement.
Partner with plant leadership to coach, advise, and strengthen team effectiveness.
Drive recruiting, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and career development.
Ensure compliance with federal/state labor laws, internal policies, and best practices.
Lead investigations, employee relations, and ethics training with consistency and integrity.
Support safety, wellness, and payroll oversight for Waseca operations.
Influence change and process improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
6–10+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in manufacturing.
Experience supporting multi-site operations and building strong cross-functional relationships.
Hands-on leader who balances tactical execution with strategic thinking.
Strong business acumen and ability to influence senior leadership.
Skilled in employee relations, compliance, performance management, and talent development.
HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
What Success Looks Like
Trusted advisor and coach to plant and functional leaders.
Builder of strong employee engagement and retention strategies.
Driver of HR process improvements and scalable programs.
Viewed as a natural successor to the VP of HR — a leader ready to elevate HR across Cinch.
The Details
Salary Range: $100,000 – $110,000 base + STI bonus
Work Requirement: On-site in Waseca, MN (non-negotiable)
Travel: Up to 25% (IL, and FL)
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