Our client in a Twin Cities-based SaaS organization with over 100 employees, growing from 50 just a few years ago. This organization has been around for 15+ years, but have found the recipe for growth with a new leadership team.
This company is coming off of an acquisition (that added 30 employees) and it has created a need for an additional Architect. We have partnered with this development team to find someone versed in modern web development practices, modern frameworks, CI/CD with the rest of their stack including Java, Postgres, and hosted in AWS.
To be a fit, we are targeting someone that is looking to work with a small, growing team that will be relied upon by a team of engineers and department heads. This person should be able to multi-task between their 3 product lines and be excited by the growth trajectory and speed.
This is a full-time position with a competitive 6-figure salary, benefits, and will be expected to be in the office from time to time – so we are only considering local MN-based candidates.
SkyWater Search is partnering with one of our fast-growing clients as they are looking to hire a collaborative, people-first HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join a growing HR team. In this strategic and hands-on role, you’ll support leaders across the business, build trusted relationships, and champion an employee-owned culture.
This is a great opportunity for a seasoned HR Generalist or Specialist ready to step into broader responsibilities and help shape a newer HRBP function. You’ll work across employee relations, organizational design, leave management, performance and talent development, culture, and change management, always with empathy, objectivity, and a business-minded lens.
This position can pay a competitive salary based on experience, but the target range is anywhere between $100,000 – $120,000 base salary.
If you’re passionate about aligning people and business strategy in a values-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you!
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a top 50 law firm client with their search for a Patent Litigation Associate to join the Intellectual Property & Technology practice group in Chicago.
An ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of litigation experience, including patent, trademark, and copyright matters. This position includes handling all aspects of litigation, including drafting complaints, managing discovery, preparing contentions, taking depositions, and preparing dispositive motions and settlement agreements. Must be eligible for the patent bar.
Please apply or reach out to Rylie Niebuhr at rniebuhr@skywatersearch.com with questions.
SkyWater is partnering with a leading Minneapolis-based print + fulfillment firm known for winning business through hands-on service and a facility that sells itself. With deep capabilities in sheet-fed offset and digital printing, kitting, pick-pack-ship, and large-format signage, they support recurring projects across a five-state territory.
They’re hiring a Commercial Sales Representative to take over assigned accounts, develop new relationships, and grow long-term business. You’ll be backed by a highly engaged VP of Sales and owner, both of whom support in-person visits — a proven driver of high-dollar wins. Top producers earn $200K–$300K+ with a comp structure offering a guarantee, uncapped commission, plus full benefits and flexible PTO.
Ideal candidates have experience in print, promo, or fulfillment sales and thrive in a relationship-driven, high-autonomy environment. If you’re a motivated hunter ready to learn from a team that lives and breathes print, this is a strong opportunity to build a lasting book of business.
Come join a quickly expanding organization set to go through an IPO in 1-2 years. We are looking for a staff accountant to join the corporate controllership team of a long-time SkyWater client — this role will be focused on operational accounting, FP&A, cross-partnership with operations, and c-suite partnership.
This reports directly to someone we placed in the organization — they have already been promoted and are continuing to build their team. If you want to be CFO or Controller one day this is the perfect role for you.
Ideal candidates have foundations in public accounting (audit) and their CPA certification or experience in PE-backed organizations.
SkyWater Search Partners has been engaged with an industry-leading vehicle manufacturing client in the North Metro. The client is searching for their next Director of HR to lead people strategy across multiple locations. The role partners with senior leadership to align HR efforts with business goals and oversees key HR functions including talent development, employee relations, performance management and policy implementation.
SkyWater Search Partners has been retained by a well-established, Midwest-based organization to lead the search for a Talent Acquisition Manager. This role sits within a respected, mission-driven company operating across multiple states with a large footprint in rural and agricultural communities. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing talent acquisition strategies that align with business needs while championing a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement. This role oversees both strategic programs and hands-on recruiting efforts and will lead a small, dedicated team. It offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workforce development, process improvement, and hiring practices across the organization. This position is based in Sleepy Eye, MN and follows a hybrid schedule (3 days/week onsite). Occasional travel to other facilities and career events may be required.
SkyWater is excited to partner with a prominent manufacturer looking to add a Senior Accountant to their team. We are seeking a high-energy, analytically minded senior accountant who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments, is naturally curious, tech-savvy, and eager to make a meaningful impact across the organization. This role is reporting to the general manager and is the sole accountant to the company and is open due to an upcoming retirement.
We are partnering with an industry-leading organization to help them identify a talented Finance Manager to join their growing team. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the financial success of the Company by providing critical financial decision support, performance analysis, and strategic insights. This is a hybrid role based in the Chicago area, offering a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen, business partnership skills, and experience working in dynamic environments – We’d love to hear from you!
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting multiple boutiques and AmLaw 200 firms in Chicago with searches for high-level commercial litigation associates. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of complex litigation experience at a large law firm and excellent academic credentials. A judicial clerkship is preferred but not required.
Compensation ranges between $200k-$320k base salary, plus performance bonuses.
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