Senior HR Business Partner
SkyWater has been engaged by a large, industry-leading, privately held organization to find their next Senior HR Business Partner.
This role is ideal for a strategic HR practitioner who is naturally curious, business-minded, and energized by building strong relationships with leaders and teams. The Senior HR Business Partner will serve as a trusted advisor to align people strategies with business objectives, support multiple business groups, and drive key talent initiatives in partnership with senior leadership.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for assigned business units, partnering with leadership to drive talent and organizational initiatives
- Collaborate with leaders to address complex people management matters through coaching, problem-solving, and solution implementation
- Lead an HR process improvement initiative focused on strengthening collaboration between HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, and HR Operations
- Support deployment of core HR programs, including performance management, compensation planning, and enterprise HR initiatives
- Partner with leaders on organizational effectiveness, team performance, and change-related initiatives
- Contribute to special projects such as process simplification, policy implementation, and high-performing team facilitation
- Use HR data and insights to inform recommendations and drive business decisions
Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
- 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
- Strong working knowledge of HR disciplines including talent management, employee relations, compensation, and project management
- Demonstrated ability to influence and coach leaders at multiple levels
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities with high attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Proven ability to lead projects independently and drive results
- Willingness to travel approximately 20–30%
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ABOUT SKYWATER SEARCH
Start with your Short List
Led by a group of seasoned search industry professionals, SkyWater Search Partners brings new focus to a novel concept, “Short List Search.” Our purpose is to leave a lasting impression on the clients we serve by providing individuals who will make a measurable difference in their business. We strive to consistently deliver great results to our clients in a very timely manner.
Practice Areas
Our practice areas are led by highly experienced executive recruiters who take great care in fully understanding client requirements and candidate qualifications.
• Accounting and Finance
• Information Technology
• Operations
• Engineering
• Sales
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Legal
• Construction
• Supply Chain
• Consumer Package Goods (CPG)
Founded on long-standing relationships and hundreds of successful placements throughout the Twin Cities business community, SkyWater Search Partners is a proven resource for clients and candidates looking to quickly and confidently explore their “short list” of best choices. Count on us to find the best people – and the best fit.
