Director of Architecture, Engineering & Construction Recruiting

Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
Remote: Remote
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52439

SkyWater Search Partners is looking to add a Director of Architecture, Engineering & Construction Recruiting to our largest and fastest-growing Engineering & Operations practice.

This is a unique opportunity to step into an established and evolving market with an existing book of business, while also having the autonomy to build, grow, and shape your own niche within the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) space. This role will focus on partnering with commercial construction companies, homebuilders, utilities organizations, and residential construction firms to deliver high-level talent solutions.

You will play a key role in driving growth through a combination of client development (50%) and referral-based business (50%), while also helping expand and eventually lead a team within this specialty area.

About SkyWater Search Partners

SkyWater Search Partners has been consistently ranked the #1 Executive Search firm in Minnesota by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal and Forbes. We place more professionals in full-time positions than any other Minnesota-based search firm.

We have also earned multiple Best Place to Work awards, as voted by our employees, and pride ourselves on offering a high-performance, relationship-driven culture. Every individual runs a full desk with a focus on results—not activity metrics. We believe in autonomy, accountability, and being true talent partners to our clients.

What Sets Us Apart

Unlimited Earning Potential– We offer one of the most competitive compensation structures in the market, including a strong base salary and uncapped commission—giving you the opportunity to earn as much as you’re driven to achieve.
Technology & Marketing Tools – Every recruiter is equipped with a LinkedIn Recruiter license and a fully integrated Bullhorn ATS. Our in-house marketing team supports personal branding and provides professional-grade pitch materials to elevate your outreach.
Training & Mentorship – We invest heavily in your success through hands-on training with your manager and team, a structured onboarding program, assigned mentors, monthly company-wide trainings, and an open-door policy for ongoing support.
Referred Revenue Opportunities– Collaboration is core to our success. You’ll be eligible to earn commission on revenue you refer across the organization.
Flexibility– We offer a hybrid work model with coordinated in-office days, unlimited PTO, and a high-trust environment that promotes autonomy and accountability.
Culture– Our culture is authentic, collaborative, and fun. From quarterly meetings and happy hours to holiday parties, summer boat cruises, and family events, we prioritize connection. We also give back through community initiatives such as Feed My Starving Children, Adopt a Highway, and Smile Network.

VP of Operations and Technology

Location: Edina, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52437

***Candidates able to work onsite/hybrid in the Twin Cities only please***

SkyWater is currently engaged with a $250mm community bank located here in the Twin Cities to find their next VP of Operations. This person will also evaluate and build the current team that reports to this role. This person will also be a part of the executive team driving the “Mission 430” which is their goal of significantly growing the bank.

This is a privately own bank as well, so decisions can be made quickly and autonomously, so this isn’t our typical banking environment. They are or course competitive when it comes to compensation as well as a full benefits package that is to be expected.

A few more bullet points on the role and responsibilities:

Responsible for the oversight of all deposit operations in the Bank to ensure compliance with Bank policies and procedures, including but not limited to deposit operations functions, e-banking, cash management, and debit card programs.
Ensures the integration and accuracy of item processing to Bank information systems and customer accounts. Supports all electronic services including wires, ACH, internet banking, remote deposit, ACH origination, and cash management services, etc. Oversees and monitors the exception processing functions, requests for customer information, levy and garnishment processing, and other backroom operational functions including escheatment.
Oversees the Banks Information Technology and Information Security systems and practices. Directs and manages the Bank’s technology and data processing. Acts as an administrator for network software access set up and testing. Liaise with third party service providers and monitors and oversees their activities to ensure sound practices related to information technology and security. Performs various IT and Cyber security risk assessments.

If you’re interested in learning more about the role and organization, please submit your resume. Thank you for your interest!

HR Generalist

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52435

HR Generalist (Onsite | Manufacturing Environment)

Location: Twin Cities Area
Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 base
Schedule: 100% onsite (5 days/week)

About the Opportunity

We’re partnering with a well-established, family-owned manufacturing organization to hire a hands-on HR Generalist. This role is open due to a long-tenured employee retirement and is critical in maintaining the day-to-day HR function.

This is a true HR operations role, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the business, supporting employees and leaders directly, and owning execution across the employee lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

You’ll serve as the primary operational resource for HR, ensuring processes are executed accurately, consistently, and in compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

Own HRIS data integrity, system updates, and employee records, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong data governance
Leverage HR systems and data to support reporting, audits, and compliance (EEO-1, OSHA, unemployment, etc.)
Drive process standardization and help build HR infrastructure by documenting workflows, creating SOPs, and improving consistency across HR operations
Partner closely with payroll on employee changes, data accuracy, and leave tracking
Serve as the first point of contact for employee and manager HR questions, handling day-to-day inquiries and escalating more complex issues as needed
Support employee relations and provide guidance to frontline supervisors
Manage FMLA / PFML / leave administration (tracking, documentation, coordination with payroll/vendors)
Administer benefits processes (enrollments, changes, open enrollment support)
Own full-cycle recruiting (job postings, scheduling, offers, onboarding coordination)
Operate as a hands-on, detail-oriented executor who is comfortable working in systems, managing data, and bringing structure to HR operations

What Success Looks Like (First 3–6 Months)

Independently managing day-to-day HR operations
Confidently handling FMLA/PFML and leave-related questions
Keeping recruiting moving with minimal oversight
Building trust with employees and leaders across the organization
Bringing organization and structure to existing HR processes

What You Bring

5+ years of broad HR Generalist experience
Strong end-to-end recruiting ownership
Deep knowledge of FMLA, PFML, and leave administration
Experience supporting employee relations in a hands-on environment
Ability to manage a high-volume, transactional workload with strong follow-through
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience with HRIS systems (ADP preferred) and Excel
Manufacturing or similar environment experience strongly preferred

Work Environment

100% onsite, this is a highly employee-facing role
Manufacturing setting with both office and production floor interaction
Occasional flexibility needed to support different shifts
Collaborative, team-oriented, and non-corporate culture

What Makes This Role Unique

High visibility within a small HR team (HR Leader + Payroll + this role)
Opportunity to own and stabilize HR operations
Work in a values-driven, family-owned environment where relationships matter
Ideal for someone who prefers hands-on execution over strategy

Who This Role Is (and Isn’t) For

You enjoy being in the details and making HR run smoothly
You like being onsite, building relationships, and solving issues in real time
You take ownership and don’t need heavy structure to be successful

*Not a fit for someone seeking a remote or hybrid, highly strategic, or heavily resourced HR role

Senior Software Developer (C#, Blazor)

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Remote: Remote
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52434

SkyWater has recently partnered with a growing, Minneapolis-based organization that has been around for over 40 years and continued to hire strong technical talent. This organization is a certified B-corp that offers solutions and services that help with the betterment of society.

We are looking to find and hire a Senior Software Developer to join their Agile team of 6. To be a fit, this person will have experience writing production-level software in a C#.NET environment, assisting with QA work, software documentation, and resolving problems with the team. Ultimately, a lot of hats will be worn and will be great exposure to current technologies (i.e. MVC, Blazor, C#.NET, SQL, Entity Framework, etc.)

Soft skills are very important as this is a close-knit team and we’re looking for someone that isn’t afraid to problem solve with minimal direction. Must be local to MN, and cannot require sponsorship.

Information Security Program Manager

Location: Minneapolis , Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52431

We have been engaged by a growing Twin Cities based ESOP client to bring on their first dedicated Information Security hire. This is a high impact, build and shape role with strong visibility to IT leadership and growth potential. If you are collaborative and ready to help bring some maturity to a security function as they scale this could be worth a conversation.

Tax Manager

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Remote: Remote
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52430

We are thrilled to be partnering with a well-established, family office-backed organization to hire a Tax Manager to join their internal tax team. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to step into a leadership position while working on complex tax matters across a diverse and sophisticated portfolio.

This team operates as an in-house tax function supporting real estate investments, operating companies, private equity partnerships, trusts, and foundations.

What you’ll be doing:

Manage tax compliance workflow across a large volume of pass-through entities
Review tax returns and workpapers prepared by staff
Serve as a key point of contact for assigned entities and stakeholders
Oversee tax projections, estimates, and planning initiatives
Conduct technical tax research and communicate findings clearly
Support process improvements and help drive efficiency across the team

What they’re looking for:

5+ years of tax experience
Strong pass-through experience (partnerships, S-corps)
Public accounting background preferred
Experience managing workflow and reviewing work
Strong project management skills and ability to take ownership
Interest in both compliance and tax planning

What sets this apart:

Leadership role within an in-house tax team
Complex and varied work across multiple industries and entity types
Stable environment with strong visibility and impact
Hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote)

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to move out of public accounting into a role that still offers technical depth, but with more balance and long-term stability. Please reach out to hear more – CRabon@skywatersearch.com | 952.767.9025

Director of Marketing

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52425

Director of Marketing

We’ve partnered with a highly impactful, mission-driven organization—one of the largest of its kind in the country—distributing tens of millions of pounds of food each year across a $75M+ operation.

They’re building a modern marketing function from the ground up—one designed to engage four key audiences (donors, volunteers, advocates, and neighbors seeking services) while accelerating revenue, reach, and trust.

This is not a maintenance role. It’s a build.

You’ll step into a leadership position with real influence—shaping how the organization communicates, fundraises, and grows. The foundation is in place (brand architecture, campaign structure, CRM roadmap). Now they need a leader to bring it to life.
As the first hire in this restructured model, you’ll build the team, define how the work gets done, and set the standard for what great looks like.

What You’ll Own

Audience Growth & Insight
You’ll lead how the organization understands and engages its audiences—turning insights into smarter, more effective campaigns across segments.

Campaign & Channel Strategy
You’ll own the annual campaign calendar, lead channel strategy, and drive performance across digital (email, social, paid, web)—including critical year-end moments.

Digital & Revenue Impact
From monthly giving growth to full-funnel performance, you’ll directly influence revenue outcomes through modern, data-informed marketing.

Brand & Data Evolution
You’ll help steward a multi-audience brand while partnering on a major CRM and marketing tech integration—bringing together a unified view of constituents for the first time.

Team & Function Build
You’ll build and lead a team, while establishing the systems, workflows, and expectations that make a high-performing marketing organization run.

What Makes You a Fit

You’ve led audience growth—not just donor marketing, but multi-segment engagement strategies
You know how to partner with revenue leaders and co-own outcomes without losing creative integrity
You’ve managed complex brands and know how to balance nuance with consistency
You’re comfortable in data and CRM environments and can translate performance into action
You’ve operated in environments with shared ownership, competing priorities, and real complexity

The Profile
Required

12+ years in marketing, with 3+ years leading teams
Experience across both brand/creative and digital/content
Strong cross-functional leadership and influence skills
Data fluency and comfort working within CRM-driven ecosystems

Preferred

Background in nonprofit, agency, healthcare, education, or public sector
Exposure to CRM integration or transformation work

Why This Role
This is a rare opportunity to build something meaningful—with both scale and purpose.
You’ll join an organization doing critical, highly visible work, and step into a role where your ideas, leadership, and decisions will directly shape its future growth.

If you’re someone who wants to build, lead, and make an impact that extends far beyond marketing—this is worth a conversation.

Location: Hybrid, with three days per week onsite at the organization’s Twin Cities headquarters

Compensation: Target base salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications, with a range of $140,000–$165,000

Site Human Resources Manager

Location: St. Augustine, Florida
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52424

SkyWater Search Partners is representing a high-impact opportunity to join a successful, growth-oriented organization as the Human Resources Site Manager supporting a high-performing manufacturing plant of approximately 400 employees. This individual will serve as the senior HR leader on-site, working closely with plant leadership to drive business results through effective people strategies.

Acting as a true strategic partner, the HR Site Manager will lead all aspects of HR while fostering a strong, engaged, and compliant workforce. This role requires a hands-on leader who can operate both strategically and tactically, partnering with corporate HR to deliver scalable solutions aligned with business objectives.

Vice President of Sales

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52423

Our client is a rapidly growing, engineering-driven manufacturing company based in Minnesota and is seeking a Vice President of Sales to join its executive leadership team. This organization is a market-leading supplier of highly engineered components and systems used in recreational, agricultural, and industrial equipment. With a strong reputation for innovation and customer partnership, the company serves top-tier OEMs across North America.

Backed by a publicly traded parent company with a long-term, buy-and-hold philosophy, the business operates with the agility of a private enterprise while benefiting from strategic resources and stability. The company has experienced consistent double-digit growth and is positioned for significant expansion over the next several years.

Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President of Sales will play a critical role in shaping the company’s commercial strategy and driving continued growth. As a key member of the executive leadership team, this individual will act as a strategic partner across the business while also leading and developing a high-performing sales organization.

The current sales team is technically strong and relationship-focused, with deep customer integration. This role will bring added structure, process, and forward-looking strategy to elevate performance and expand market share.

~ Candidates must be located in Minnesota or willing to relocate to be considered. This is an in-office opportunity. ~

Accounting Manager

Location: Plymouth , Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52416

We are partnering with a growing manufacturing company to hire an Accounting Manager to help build and scale the accounting function.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on owning core accounting processes today while helping establish the structure, reporting discipline, and controls needed for a rapidly growing, multi-entity organization.

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