Are you a detail-oriented, experienced payroll professional with a passion for precision and efficiency? Do you thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment where your contributions make a real impact? Are you interested in mentoring others and serving as a role model on a tight-knit team? If so, we have an opportunity for you!
About Us Our client is a well-established financial services company, known for their stability and commitment to excellence. With decades of experience, they offer a solid foundation for their employees and clients alike, fostering a culture of trust, innovation, and growth.
The Role As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you’ll be a key player in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a client group of ~500 employees. This role requires a proactive, organized individual who excels at navigating the complexities of payroll systems, compliance, and employee engagement.
This position will be in-office two days/week and work from home three days/week. The company’s office is in Minnetonka, MN. Please apply for this position if you are interested and qualified!
SkyWater Search is partnering with a dynamic, growth-oriented private company looking to elevate its HR function by hiring a strategic and hands-on HR leader. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of People & Culture to shape the organization’s vibrant, values-driven workplace. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and employee success. This position will report directly to the President and serve as a key member of the leadership team. The Head of People & Culture will be instrumental in driving cultural alignment, employee engagement, and talent development strategies that support the organization’s long-term goals. This role is a blend of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
This is an in-person role, so candidates must be local to the Twin Cities and willing to work primarily in the office.
Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional with a passion for precision and efficiency? Do you thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment where your contributions make a real impact? If so, we have an opportunity for you!
About Us Our client is a well-established financial services company, known for their stability and commitment to excellence. With decades of experience, they offer a solid foundation for their employees and clients alike, fostering a culture of trust, innovation, and growth.
The Role As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll be a key player in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a client group of ~500 employees. This role requires a proactive, organized individual who excels at navigating the complexities of payroll systems, compliance, and employee engagement.
This position will be in-office two days/week and work from home three days/week. The company’s office is in Minnetonka, MN. Please apply for this position if you are interested and qualified!
SkyWater Search is partnering with a fast-paced, growing public company looking to professionalize the HR function by hiring an HR leader who is equally strategic and hands-on. We are prioritizing candidates who have experience in a large company setting, combined with a proven ability to lead in a rapidly scaling, small or midsize company. This person will lead everything from talent acquisition strategy, talent development, HR operations, culture building, and will serve as a strategic advisor to the leadership team.
This is an in-person role, so candidates must be local to the Twin Cities and willing to work primarily in the office.
Are you ready for a hands-on role aligning people strategy with business goals at a company with some major upside potential? Submit your resume here and we will be in touch if your background aligns with the requirements for this role.
SkyWater Search is partnering with a prominent, faith-based institution as they look to hire a skilled, process-oriented, passionate Education Administrator to support their youth programming. This position is open as a result of a recent retirement, and will play a key role in optimizing processes/procedures, while also ensuring a positive experience for students and their families.
The Education Administrator is primarily responsible for the following, in partnership with the Program Director:
• Implementing systems and processes to ensure optimal operations for the school’s team and programming. • Communication with families and teachers, in partnership with the Program Director. • Management of program’s budget, payroll processes, grants, etc.
Are you an experienced HR leader ready to drive organizational excellence and foster a positive workplace culture? SkyWater Search Partners is partnering with a well-established food production organization to identify a Director of Human Resources that will oversee and enhance HR programs, aligning them with strategic business goals, and lead key initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As a member of the leadership team, you’ll play a vital role in improving processes, boosting employee morale, and ensuring compliance with policies and standards.
Why Join This role offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, and the chance to shape HR programs within an innovative and growing company. You’ll work closely with an experienced leadership team and contribute to a culture rooted in collaboration, quality, and excellence.
SkyWater Search Partners has been engaged by a global manufacturer to hire a Regional HRBP. The ideal candidate will be energetic and proactive. This role focuses on developing and implementing people strategies to support business growth and oversee HR operations at two U.S. manufacturing facilities.
Range: $110,000.00 – $115,000.00 base salary dependent on candidate experience.
Benefits: Discretionary bonus, health and medical, paid time away, and more.
Global Head of HR Business Partners Location: Remote (EST or CST preferred) Travel: 30% Internationally
Are you ready to make an impact on a global scale? We’re seeking an experienced Global Head of HR Business Partners ?????to lead a dynamic HR team supporting a multi-billion-dollar client account across 30+ countries. In this role, you will oversee regional HR Business Partners while partnering directly with senior leaders to drive strategic HR initiatives, including talent acquisition, leadership development, performance management, and organizational design. Your ability to navigate cultural nuances, deliver innovative HR solutions, and build high-performing teams will be key to ensuring our global workforce thrives in a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate is a proven HR leader with global experience, exceptional people management skills, and a passion for aligning HR strategies with business priorities. This role offers the opportunity to influence a global workforce, collaborate with senior leadership, and deliver HR excellence across diverse regions. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and inspire change on a global level, apply now and become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence!
Director of Total Rewards and HR Operations Location: Minneapolis, MN / Hybrid
We are seeking a Director of Total Rewards and HR Operations to join a fast-growing, award-winning, midsized organization dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in its industry. This role will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programs while overseeing efficient HR operations to enhance the employee experience. This position offers significant flexibility with a hybrid work arrangement. Candidates must be based in the Twin Cities area, with an expectation of 1-2 days per week in the office.
Position Overview The Director of Total Rewards and HR Operations will serve as a strategic leader, ensuring that employee rewards and HR systems are optimized to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Reporting to the CPO, this leader will work closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams to align initiatives with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities Total Rewards Strategy and Management:
Develop and execute comprehensive total rewards strategies to align with organizational goals.
Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of competitive compensation and benefits programs, ensuring market competitiveness and regulatory compliance.
Oversee executive compensation, equity administration, incentive plan design, and benefits optimization.
Monitor market trends and benchmark data to inform strategic decisions.
HR Operations Leadership:
Provide strategic oversight of HR operations and enhance the employee experience by streamlining HR processes and implementing best practices for data management and security.
Team Leadership and Development:
Lead and develop a high-performing team of HR professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Conduct regular performance evaluations, set team goals, and provide opportunities for professional growth.
Scale the team effectively with temporary or expert consultative resources to meet dynamic global business needs.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
Collaborate with senior leadership to align total rewards and HR operations with organizational priorities.
Act as a trusted advisor to executives, managers, and employees on compensation, benefits, and HR operational matters.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including the Compensation Committee, to deliver impactful programs.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Experience:
8+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, compensation, benefits, or HR operations, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
Proven experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) and proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
Skills & Competencies:
Strategic thinker with a critical mindset and the ability to develop innovative solutions.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate across stakeholder groups.
Proven ability to manage projects, deliver results, and lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
Position Overview: SkyWater Search Partners is leading the search for a Compensation Manager for a rapidly growing global manufacturer. This newly created role will play a key part in designing, administering, and executing compensation plans that attract, retain, and motivate talent. As part of the Total Rewards team, the Compensation Manager will collaborate with the Head of Total Rewards, HR leaders, and business leaders to ensure compensation strategies align with the organization’s Total Rewards philosophy and business goals. This role requires an onsite presence with flexible work options, a competitive compensation package (including short- and long-term incentives), and excellent benefits. Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design, administration, and execution of base pay programs and incentive plans (short and long-term), ensuring accurate and timely implementation each fiscal period. This includes overseeing documentation, communication, internal controls, and reporting, with a focus on broad-based compensation and, ideally, some sales incentive plan experience.
Provide expert consultation to global leaders on a variety of compensation activities, including market analysis for new roles, promotions, retention strategies, and compensation best practices.
Develop equitable, data-driven compensation policies and ensure effective communication and implementation across the business.
Manage the annual and off-cycle compensation planning process, as well as other enterprise-wide compensation initiatives.
Ensure all compensation programs, policies, and procedures comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Continuously monitor and adjust compensation programs to maintain peak competitiveness in the market, recommending modifications as necessary.
Align business objectives with HR strategies and ensure policies are executed effectively through strategic plans and actions.
Lead change management initiatives related to compensation programs.
Coach and develop team members, communicate business objectives and project expectations, and oversee the progress of key initiatives.
Required Skills and Experience:
7+ years of experience in compensation, ideally for a public company
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Strong analytical skills and expertise with systems, particularly advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Proven ability to act as a subject matter expert, influencing all levels within the organization.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a high-growth environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and handle sensitive situations with discretion.
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, particularly in complex or ambiguous situations.
Strong integrity, customer orientation, and time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
CCP certification.
Public company compensation experience.
Compensation leadership experience.
International compensation experience.
Workday experience
Executive compensation experience
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