New Head of HR search! ? I’m thrilled to be partnering with one of Tampa, Florida’s most dynamic and rapidly expanding CPG brands. As they navigate this exciting phase of growth, we’re seeking a visionary leader to step into the role of Vice President, People & Culture.
This brand is backed by a prestigious Private Equity firm that we’ve successfully supported in other top HR leadership searches. Now, we’re looking for someone who can bring their strategic expertise and passion for people to help drive this brand to new heights.
This isn’t just another HR role—it’s an opportunity to lead, inspire, and shape the future of a company that’s committed to being a top workplace. You’ll be driving strategic HR initiatives, fostering a best-in-class culture, and tackling the unique challenges of a fast-growing organization head-on.
Position Highlights:
Direct impact: Reporting to the CEO, you’ll be a key member of the executive team, guiding the company towards a shared vision and instilling values that resonate throughout the organization.
Growth opportunity: This newly created position is your chance to make a lasting mark on a company on the rise but also has a proven track record.
People Leadership: You’ll get to evaluate and upgrade HR capabilities while leading a talented HR team.
Culture champion: As the brand ambassador, you’ll inspire current and future team members, while also engaging with external stakeholders.
Who we’re looking for:
15+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong background in both large and small high-growth organizations.
Proven leadership in HR strategy, ideally within a private-equity portfolio company.
A deep passion for the brands you’ve supported and a track record of driving results.
Humility, empathy, a sense of humor, and sharp critical thinking skills.
A love for the Tampa area and a desire to collaborate onsite with your team. This position is required to be onsite 4 days/week.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are excited about shaping the future of a high-performing organization, we want to hear from you!
SkyWater is partnering with a well-established, stable, privately-owned company as they look to hire a talented Executive Assistant to support their President and CFO. This position is not a typical EA role that one might see in a large corporation, and will not be responsible for heavy calendar and travel management.
This EA will be deeply embedded in support activities to help run the business. This person will help gather documentation on accounts, develop marketing materials to help grow the business, and correspond with vendors, customers, and coworkers. This position will also assist with reviewing account performance materials and developing account reports that help make informed business decisions.
The position will report directly to the President of the company, will have a lot of exposure, autonomy and flexibility. The company also supports a strong work-life balance, as this position will not be expected to work more than 40 hours/week.
SkyWater is partnering with a leading wealth management and tax firm as they look to hire an experienced HR Manager to lead the function. This is a newly-created role following recent expansion, with significant growth plans in the near future. The culture is high-performing yet relaxed, family-oriented, and the company places a high priority on excellent client service.
As the HR Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing the HR strategy for the firm’s current and future state. You will be responsible for managing all HR-related functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and compliance. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership to support business goals and foster a supportive and high-performance work environment.
This is a great opportunity for someone who truly wants to put their fingerprint on the shaping of a Human Resources Department. If you have some previous experience working in a financial services firm, you are creative, hands-on, and a self-described “builder”, please apply to this posting!
SkyWater Search Partners is currently looking to hire an Executive Recruiter to our Human Resource Practice located in Minnetonka Carlson Towers.
As an Executive Recruiter you will be responsible for helping drive the continued growth of our Human Resoures practice. This will be achieved through the development of recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources, as well as developing new, creative recruiting ideas. Because of SkyWater’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are especially interested in meeting recruiters with diverse backgrounds who would like to join our team.
SkyWater Search Partners has been rated the #1 search firm in Minnesota for the past 5 years in a row by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. We place more people in professional full-time positions than any other Minnesota-based search firm.
In addition, we have won 9 Best Place to Work Awards, as voted by our employees, in both the Minnesota Business Magazine, as well as the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Outside of our professional rankings, we also offer an amazing corporate culture, Grade A office space with a gym, covered parking, Starbucks onsite, and everyone in our organization runs a desk! We do not believe in metrics (we don’t care how many phone calls you make or how many meetings you have per week), we only care about results! We enjoy cultivating relationships and being the best talent finders for our clients!!
If you are interested in this position or would like to hear more about our firm, please apply online or reach out to Sujatha Ramanathan directly at sramanathan@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater Search is thrilled to conduct the search for a dynamic VP of Human Resources at a $1B, privately-held, distribution organization. This organization is known as a leader in their space, with a commitment to customer satisfaction and strong domestic and global presence.
This individual is a key addition to an outstanding executive team and will play a pivotal role in building out a best-in-class HR function. This role is perfect for a hands-on yet strategic HR leader who has a strong generalist background, is passionate about driving talent initiatives, and is committed to fostering a culture of results and excellence.
If you are an experienced HR professional with a track record of building high performing teams in a fast-paced environment, or if you know someone who fits this description, we want to connect with you.
Founded over 100 years ago, our client is a family-owned company with a storied past and exciting future. We’re looking for an Internal Communications Partner to inform, engage and inspire our 7,500+ employees. You’ll foster a positive, unique employee experience by focusing on internal communications, content and cultural initiatives that impact all geographies and levels of the organization. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and responsive to business needs, and will thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Our company purpose is rooted in happier, healthier living. This position will play a meaningful role in bringing this purpose to life internally, ultimately increasing employee retention and supporting the organization as a great place to work.
Our client, a highly respected biotechnology company, is seeking a Director of HR Operations to join their HR leadership team.
In this role, you will oversee the implementation and administration of human resources programs, policies, and procedures within an HR shared service center model, supporting approximately 2,000 employees across North America. Your primary focus will be on establishing and optimizing a high-performing HR Shared Services team to ensure efficient support and an exceptional employee experience. Additionally, you will collaborate with the centralized HRIS team to design, develop, and implement HR systems and modules, representing regional HR needs. As the regional HR system administrator, you will manage relationships with regional vendors and develop training and documentation for system use and maintenance. This position leads a team of eight.
SkyWater Search is partnering with an industry-leading building supply company known for manufacturing quality and high-end products within the residential and commercial markets. The company is known for a talented leadership team, a strong corporate culture and compelling financial outlook.
We are seeking a talented, collaborative HR Manager to support a manufacturing location of ~200 employees near Mason City, Iowa. This individual will support day-to-day HR operations for the plant while also collaborating closely with the regional HR team and spearheading strategic HR initiatives.
If you are a hands-on, motivated and collaborative HR professional, we want to talk to you about this position. Please apply to this position with an updated resume and we will be in touch within two business days.
SkyWater Search Partners is partnering with a global leader in the manufacturing of commercial plumbing systems renowned for their commitment to sustainability and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Compensation Analyst looking for a highly visible position within a growing privately held organization. Your strategic contributions will not only support the attraction, engagement, and retention of top talent but also position you as a key influencer in larger-scale system-wide projects. This role offers significant advancement opportunities into management, recognizing your potential to lead and innovate within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.
SkyWater Search Partners is working with a rapidly growing global IT organization to find a Global Compensation Director. This position will lead the compensation function for the organization and will play an integral role in driving projects and providing analysis to attract and retain top talent in the industry. You will be responsible for the design, delivery and support of global compensation programs. This position is based in Chicago offering a high-degree of flexibility and a hybrid environment.
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