SkyWater is partnering with a long-standing industrial technology client who is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support their growing business in the north metro.
In this role, you would have the benefit of being part of a large, highly skilled, and collaborative HR team while also having the autonomy, ownership, and accountability of supporting your own client group on all talent management matters.
This role operates withing a manufacturing plant environment and required to be onsite 5 days/week.
Our client is a well-established organization with a strong operational footprint and a collaborative, team-oriented culture. The company is seeking a strategic and hands-on HR leader to oversee all aspects of Human Resources while serving as a key member of the Leadership Team.
The Director of Human Resources will lead the overall HR strategy and execution for the organization, overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, payroll oversight, workers’ compensation, return to work programs, compliance, organizational development, and HR operations.
This individual will partner closely with leadership to support business objectives while fostering a positive, high-performing, and employee-focused culture. The ideal candidate is both strategic and operational, with the ability to influence leaders, drive organizational initiatives, and remain hands-on in day-to-day HR functions.
SkyWater is partnering with a growing, private equity-backed food manufacturer to find their next plant Human Resources Director in Southern Minnesota. This role leads a small team and is responsible for both strategic direction and day-to-day HR operations, talent management, compliance, and employee experience.
SkyWater Search is partnering with a highly successful, fast-paced organization to identify an experienced Administrative Assistant to support a senior leadership office. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a high-expectation environment and enjoys being a key operational partner behind the scenes.
This role will work closely with executive leadership and serve as a critical support resource, helping to manage day-to-day priorities, keep operations running smoothly, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. It’s a highly visible position that requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to handle a wide range of responsibilities with professionalism and discretion.
This is an opportunity to step into a trusted role where your work will directly support senior leaders and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the organization. If you take pride in being the person who keeps everything running seamlessly, this could be a great fit.
SkyWater Search Partners is representing one of our long-standing, growth-oriented industrial distribution clients as the organization is seeking a well-rounded HR Generalist to support a broad range of human resources functions. This is a highly visible, hands-on role supporting day-to-day HR operations while also contributing to key strategic initiatives, including HRIS implementation and process improvements.
This individual will partner closely with leadership and act as a true “do-it-all” HR resource, supporting everything from recruiting and employee relations to payroll and compliance.
The salary range for this position is between $65,000 – $95,000 (based on experience) + full benefits.
The Chief People Officer (CPO) is a core member of the Senior Executive Team at Restaurant Technologies, responsible for leading the people strategy in direct support of the company’s business priorities, operating model, and long-term performance. This role requires a leader who deeply understands how the business works and can translate strategy into people decisions that materially improve execution, leadership effectiveness, and results. At the same time, the CPO must be a steady, authentic presence for an organization that has experienced meaningful change – someone who builds trust, provides clarity, and helps teams navigate ambiguity with confidence. The CPO partners closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to balance performance and growth with care, accountability with humility, and rigor with empathy—ensuring the organization remains resilient, engaged, and focused on what matters most. As with all leaders at Restaurant Technologies, the CPO is expected to demonstrate the company’s values of Customer, Character, Commitment, Community, and Courage through actions, decisions, and leadership behaviors.
Enterprise Business Leadership & Partnership Business-Focused Advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team, providing clear, practical guidance on workforce strategy, leadership effectiveness, organization design, and talent tradeoffs grounded in business realities. Business Acumen: Understand how the company creates value (growth drivers, margin pressures, operational challenges) and aligns people priorities directly to those dynamics. Executive Partnership: Contribute as a full enterprise leader, influencing decisions beyond traditional HR topics when people, structure, or leadership choices affect outcomes. Operating with Ambiguity: Help leaders and teams navigate periods of change and transformation with thoughtfulness, clarity, and calm leadership.
Human Capital & Functional Excellence End to End People Leadership: Lead all core people functions including talent acquisition, talent management, compensation and benefits, learning and development, employee relations, HR operations, and HR technology. Scalable Foundations: Ensure people processes and systems are practical, effective, and scalable – supporting growth without unnecessary complexity. Compliance & Sound Judgment: Maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations while exercising judgment in complex or nuanced situations. Data-Informed Decisions: Use people data, analytics, and technology to inform priorities, measure impact, and continuously improve outcomes.
Talent, Leadership & Capability Enablement Talent Strategy with Purpose: Focus talent investments on the roles and capabilities most critical to executing strategy and driving value. Succession & Continuity: Lead succession planning and leadership pipeline efforts to ensure organizational stability and readiness. Performance & Accountability: Design and sustain performance management approaches that reinforce clarity, fairness, and accountability. Leadership Development: Strengthen leader and manager effectiveness so expectations are clear, feedback is consistent, and teams are supported.
Culture, Change & Employee Impact Cultural Stewardship: Reinforce a culture grounded in trust, respect, accountability, and shared purpose – protecting what works while evolving what no longer serves the business. Change Leadership: Support and guide the organization through change by strengthening communication, building leadership capability, and addressing employee concerns proactively. Employee Impact: Shape an employee experience where people feel informed, respected, and equipped to do their best work. Listening to Learn: Use engagement data and employee feedback to identify real issues, take action, and measure improvement.
Board & Stakeholder Engagement Board Partnership: Provide clear, relevant updates to the Board on talent, leadership, engagement, succession, and workforce risks—framed through a business lens. Leads Compensation & Talent Committee. Stakeholder Alignment: Partner effectively with key stakeholders to ensure people strategies support enterprise priorities. External Representation: Represent Restaurant Technologies in a way that reflects credibility, integrity, and leadership maturity.
SkyWater Search Partners is representing a long-standing, highly-respected institution in Minneapolis as they look to hire a highly organized and proactive Senior Administrative Assistant to support senior leadership and help coordinate a wide range of programs, events, and operational initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing administrative excellence with meaningful, people-focused work. This role will require an equal balance of organization skills, business communication, creativity and community building.
This is a fully onsite role in Minneapolis that follows typical core business hours, with the occasional Sunday participation.
SkyWater Search Partners is seeking a highly capable and proactive Executive Assistant to serve as a trusted partner to our client’s CEO and Executive Team. This is a critical, high-impact role responsible for ensuring seamless day-to-day operations, supporting strategic initiatives, and acting as a central point of coordination across leadership.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment, anticipates needs, and operates with a high level of professionalism, discretion, and ownership.
Why this role?
Established, stable company with 100+ years of success
Strong culture with long-tenured employees
Meaningful, high-impact work supporting executive leadership
Competitive benefits and a collaborative environment
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