We are looking for a dynamic Project Manager to lead strategic IT projects within the manufacturing sector in Plymouth, Minnesota. This role involves overseeing cross-functional teams, managing project milestones, and driving innovative solutions to meet organizational goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to translate business needs into actionable plans.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Plan and manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring milestones are met within budget and timelines.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze business requirements.<br>• Develop detailed functional specifications to guide technology teams in delivering solutions.<br>• Identify potential risks and implement strategies to mitigate them effectively.<br>• Serve as a communication bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals.<br>• Facilitate process improvements by recommending and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency.<br>• Monitor project progress, report updates to stakeholders, and address challenges as they arise.<br>• Motivate and organize project teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.<br>• Conduct system testing and user acceptance testing to validate project outcomes.<br>• Maintain comprehensive project documentation throughout the lifecycle.
<p>We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee and drive a variety of technology projects. This role requires a blend of project management expertise, business analysis capabilities, and technical support knowledge. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead end-to-end IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.</p><p>• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and progress documentation.</p><p>• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and translate requirements into actionable project deliverables.</p><p>• Facilitate workshops and process mapping sessions to align teams on goals and solutions.</p><p>• Coordinate efforts between internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution.</p><p>• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for system implementations and upgrades.</p><p>• Serve as a liaison between business users and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and issue resolution.</p><p>• Contribute to IT strategy by identifying opportunities for system and process improvements.</p><p>• Stay informed about emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions.</p><p>• Support IT infrastructure projects as needed to align with organizational objectives.</p>
<p>Our company is looking for a highly organized and proactive Project Coordinator. This individual will play a key role in supporting project managers, ensuring effective planning, execution, and completion of various projects across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist project managers in developing project plans, schedules, and budgets.</li><li>Coordinate communication between team members, stakeholders, and external partners.</li><li>Maintain project documentation, track deliverables, and ensure deadlines are met.</li><li>Organize and participate in project meetings, record meeting notes, and follow up on action items.</li><li>Ensure effective resource allocation and identify potential project risks or delays.</li><li>Prepare project status reports and provide timely updates to all stakeholders.</li><li>Support the team with administrative tasks such as scheduling, data entry, and file management.</li></ul>
<p>Compliance Manager</p><p>Are you an experienced compliance professional ready to lead and enhance compliance programs in the financial services industry? We are seeking a Compliance Manager to join a robust Legal & Compliance team. This role entails developing and overseeing compliance policies, procedures, and testing programs to ensure adherence to regulations and support organizational integrity.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Manage the firm’s Electronic Communications Program, including policies, procedures, training, and surveillance in compliance with regulations.</p><p>Evaluate new technology projects and vendor assessments for potential regulatory risks and control requirements.</p><p>Participate in committees, refine related policies, and handle incident investigation, response, and remediation efforts.</p><p>Test accuracy of supervisory reports utilized for compliance oversight and regulatory purposes.</p><p>Perform control testing over Books and Records, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Vendor Management, and other processes to ensure regulatory compliance.</p><p>Revise written supervisory procedures and policies as needed, in response to evolving regulations, business processes, or testing outcomes.</p><p>Work across departments to resolve compliance-related issues and ensure the implementation of effective controls.</p><p>Develop and deliver compliance training to enhance understanding of policies across the organization.</p><p>Assist in responding to regulatory inquiries, audits, and remediation efforts as advised by regulatory bodies or firm leadership.</p><p>Identify and implement opportunities for operational and technological enhancements to improve efficiency and oversight.</p><p>Qualifications</p><p>7+ years of relevant compliance experience; prior institutional broker-dealer experience is a plus.</p><p>Bachelor’s degree required, with a focus in Business, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.</p><p>Proficiency with enterprise compliance systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and data analytics tools.</p><p>Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to liaise effectively across departments in various settings.</p><p>Must be detail-oriented with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively while maintaining confidentiality.</p><p> </p><p>This position offers an opportunity to help shape and execute compliance programs in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborating with teams committed to excellence.</p><p> </p><p>Ready to take the next step in your career? Contact Douglas Rickart at 612-249-0330, connect with him on LinkedIn, or click the application link to apply!</p>
<p>We are working client who is seeking an experienced Payroll/Benefits Manager to oversee payroll operations and benefits administration. In this role, you will manage bi-weekly payroll processing, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide support to employees regarding payroll and benefits inquiries. This is a contract position based in Plymouth, Minnesota. Offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the smooth functioning of a dynamic manufacturing organization. Work model is primarily on-site. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise the Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for over 700 employees.</p><p>• Manage the day-to-day operations of payroll and benefits, ensuring all transactions are executed with precision and compliance.</p><p>• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vacation, COBRA, and retirement plans.</p><p>• Reconcile monthly vendor invoices related to employee benefits and ensure prompt submission for payment.</p><p>• Support compliance activities such as 401(k) audits, discrimination testing, and other reporting requirements.</p><p>• Advise employees on benefits plans and coordinate with brokers and providers to resolve issues.</p><p>• Maintain accurate employee records for enrollments, terminations, and COBRA administration.</p><p>• Oversee leave management processes, including the Minnesota Paid Leave Act and other accommodations.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with the Finance Department and other internal teams to align payroll and benefits objectives.</p><p>• Take on additional projects and responsibilities as needed to enhance payroll and benefits operations.</p>
We are seeking a Talent Development Consultant to assist our client in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, <br> The ideal Talent Development Consultant will be an integral member of the Global HR Team and will be responsible for the listening strategy, performance management, leadership development programs, employee development tools, and leading efforts that enhance continuous learning. The Talent Development Consultant will assess development needs, identify objectives, design tools, deliver solutions, and evaluate outcomes that facilitate detail oriented development, leadership, and continuous learning for the organization's global workforce. This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Talent Development and will engage with multiple functions within the organization. <br> ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <br> • Evaluate individual and organizational development needs to design, develop, and cultivate global leadership and employee detail oriented development content based on various learning approaches: blended learning, embedded on-the-job learning, social / collaborative learning, coaching, and mentoring. <br> • Establish partnerships and alliances with various institutions/vendors to implement effective development programs. <br> • Develop and implement tools to measure the effectiveness of leadership and employee development programs. <br> • Responsible for the Listening strategy which includes vendor management, messaging, semi-annual enterprise engagement measurements & insights, onboarding, exit, and partnering with the business on other ad hoc survey requests. <br> • Responsible for the Global performance management strategy including philosophy, process, and tools for feedback and calibration. <br> • Responsible for the Talent Framework and tools. <br> • Partnership with the Director of DE& I on deployment of employee and leader education and feedback tools
