As we shake off the winter frost and step into Spring Training, it’s a perfect reminder that every great organization—like every great ballclub—wins from the top down. You need a culture built on GRIT: people with the commitment, resolve, and character to step up when the game is on the line. When we meet candidates or potential partners, we dig into the real scouting report: What do they love? What do they excel at? What economic levers get them swinging for the fences? When those three zones overlap, you’ve got someone in the right position.
At Integritas, we’ll be the first to admit our craft is more art than science. After thousands of interviews, we’ve learned that keeping it simple often outperforms the fanciest personality assessments. (If only hiring came with a box score!)
And whether you’re still holding strong on New Year’s goals or just kicking off Lenten commitments, this is prime time for a little Spring Personal Training—a chance to evaluate where you’ve been, where you’re headed, and what kind of season you want to play.
As one of our favorite clients likes to say: LET’S WIN!
HOT CANDIDATES BELOW:
HR MANAGER CAUGHT IN PLANT CLOSURE! – Leads with empathy and structure—organizing onsite job fairs, coordinating outplacement counseling, guiding employees through difficult transitions with clarity and care. Career path reflects a steady rise into strategic HR, with growing interest in benefits, culture, and organizational design. Looking for roles that blend strategy with hands‑on leadership. This is a collaborative, values‑driven professional who handles complexity with calm confidence—an excellent fit for teams that prize culture, communication, and integrity.
SEASONED ACCOUNTING EXECUTIVE! 20+ year career with leadership in finance, HR, and business ownership. This candidate has an excellent track record across industries and has led financial operations and multiple entrepreneurial ventures. Skilled in board-level reporting and global consolidation frameworks. From managing payroll for 140 employees to mentoring junior staff, optimizing cost structures, and running audits, this pro would be a great addition to any team!
MBA GRAD from Indiana University South Bend! – Nice blend of academic distinction, analytical strength, and versatile business experience. Earned the Judd Leighton Graduate Fellowship and induction into Beta Gamma Sigma, completed their MBA in December 2021 with coursework spanning Leadership & Change, Design Thinking, Evidence‑Based Management, Financial Management, Business Analytics, and IT for Leadership—building a foundation that is both strategic and data‑driven. Also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with triple concentrations in Management, Marketing, and Advertising, underscoring a well‑rounded understanding of organizational dynamics and customer‑focused thinking.
TRUSTED SENIOR ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL / TEMP PROJECTS OR PERMANENT ROLE! With an entire career working in manufacturing businesses in the area, this candidate has worked in several ERP systems and has been neck-deep in cost accounting in the automotive and RV spaces for many years. A great blend of hands-on accounting and team leadership and management, conducted with a solid work ethic, integrity, and humility!
EXPERIENCED FINANCE EXECUTIVE!– strong record of elevating financial performance, operational discipline, and shaping healthy organizational cultures. Most recently serving as Director of Finance. earned a rapid promotion from Controller on the strength of her exceptional analytical rigor, reliability, and leadership presence. Background spans FP&A, budgeting, and payroll management for complex multi‑entity environments. Also a trusted voice on executive leadership teams, guiding strategic initiatives and supporting organizations through periods of transition, including acquisitions. Known for steady mentorship, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to build durable professional relationships,
SEASONED AUTOMOTIVE/AEROSPACE FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL – Available for TEMP! Deep roots in automotive and aerospace manufacturing and a track record of success across multiple Fortune 50 firms. Backed by an MBA in Finance from Michigan State and a relentless drive for operational excellence, has led finance functions that directly impact performance, waste elimination, and global competitiveness. Leadership style is metrics-driven, improvement-focused, and built for scale!
BI-LINGUAL STAFF ACCOUNTANT! An Elkhart native who grew up in a working-class family, the first one to graduate from college, having worked while attending classes, is working with Integritas to find a new opportunity. Open to temporary project work while searching for a permanent position, jobs in Elkhart, South Bend, or southwest Michigan are all under consideration. Recent roles have been in manufacturing, including inventory and cost projects, as well as more detailed general accounting tasks. This level of candidate won’t be around for long!
ACCOMPLISHED CONTROLLER – Brings technical precision, strategic insight, and steady leadership to every organization. Currently guiding financial operations, leveraging an MBA and extensive background in reporting, budgeting, compliance, and analysis to strengthen accuracy, streamline processes, and support long‑term growth. Career spans impactful roles across manufacturing, technology, and hospitality—from managing accounts payable and pricing strategy for government work to driving financial performance for multi‑unit restaurant operations and building foundational accounting systems.
HANDS-ON HIGH LEVEL CHRO – Known for steering manufacturing organizations through complex change, this leader has built positive, high‑performance cultures across both union and non‑union environments while serving as a trusted advisor to C‑suite leaders and plant management. With a history of shaping engaged, resilient workforces and serving in key roles on senior leadership teams, this HR executive brings the steady, strategic influence that strengthens operations and accelerates organizational growth.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – With 6 years in manufacturing and 2 years in public. Ready for next assignment while bringing along well-earned skills in AR, AP, inventory, payroll, bank recs, reconciliations, analysis work, month-end close, financial reporting, and report building. Excel whiz, working toward CPA.
SHRM-CP HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER / DIRECTOR – A true HR Partner with operations and strategic business experience who grew with current employer into current role in HR with a privately owned business with over 50 employees and multiple locations. Considering a potential change due to top-down cultural issues. A very well-rounded generalist with experience in recruiting, onboarding, training, employee relations, internal and external communications, benefits, payroll, workers’ comp, FMLA, and company events. This is a loyal, reliable, “salt of the earth” candidate who would benefit any management team
IT CANDIDATES BELOW:
Product Owner (PSPO) & SaaS Expert – With over 12 years of experience in SaaS and HCM, this Certified Product Owner (PSPO) is a specialist in Benefits Administration who excels at scaling complex platforms. They possess a remarkable track record of boosting delivery velocity by 75% while maintaining zero critical defects for a 168-client base. A true SDLC expert, they manage the entire product lifecycle—from collaborative UX discovery and design validation to rigorous UAT and release readiness. This candidate is a data-driven leader who bridges the gap between Engineering and business goals to deliver high-quality, accessible, and scalable software. Their unique blend of Product, Implementation, and Project Management experience allows them to drive prioritization and high-quality outcomes. This candidate is ready to bring structured leadership and process excellence to a team looking to scale their enterprise delivery.
IT Leader – This strategic 15yr+ Michiana candidate with ERP, CRM, Microsoft Business Applications (BI, Business Central, Sharepoint), and NetSuite experience is ready to work with your executive team! Capable of migrating, integrating, managing, and sunsetting ERP migrations, this hot candidate is ready to collaborate with your C-Suite on IT strategy and cloud technology adoption for your growing business. Focused on process improvement, automation, cost reduction, and team leadership, our Information Systems/Enterprise Applications Director candidate is ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work on your enterprise IT challenges.
Purchasing/Procurement/Project Manager- Capable of managing all “Three P’s”, this Purchasing, Procurement, and Project leader is also an IT leader with exceptional skills, experience, and insight. Need ERP help? With expertise in Microsoft Business Central ERP (implementation, management, and use), vendor relations, and proactive change management, this candidate is ready to elevate your organization’s performance! Need a Purchasing/Procurement expert? This candidate has years of experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts to secure the best value, ensuring cost efficiency, mitigating supply chain risks, and maintaining compliance with company policies and regulations. Need a Project Manager? This candidate is capable of defining project scope, planning and scheduling tasks, managing the project team and resources, monitoring progress and budget, identifying and mitigating risks, and communicating effectively with stakeholders to ensure the project is delivered successfully, on time, and within budget. Available today for local work in Northwest Indiana and Chicago or hybrid/remote in Michiana.
SENIOR IT MANAGER – This candidate is a versatile leader whose core strength is infrastructure and IT operations management, with a strong foundation in strategic planning, budgeting, and full-lifecycle IT management. Possesses deep technical expertise in Microsoft ecosystems, including Azure, Entra ID, Powershell and Office 365, alongside hands-on experience in virtualization and ERP solution support. Throughout his career, he has maintained a focus on robust cybersecurity frameworks based on NIST and CISA standards, while also drafting comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans. His background bridges the gap between high-level technical tasks and daily operations, ensuring that infrastructures remain secure, scalable, and efficient. He has a proven track record of developing strong vendor relationships and streamlining internal processes to reduce response times and improve inventory accuracy. This candidate has a personality that resonates with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, enabling him to translate complex requirements into actionable business goals. This unique blend of emotional intelligence and technical certification makes him an asset to any organization looking to align IT strategy with long-term growth in a diverse IT environment.
MOTIVATED IT PROFESSIONAL – This candidate is a highly motivated IT professional with a robust educational background in both Cybersecurity and Business Management. He holds a suite of core industry certifications, including A+, Network+, Security+, and CCNA, demonstrating a strong technical foundation in networking and security protocols. His experience spans from monitoring critical infrastructure in data center environments to providing comprehensive help desk and web hosting support for complex platforms such as WordPress and Joomla. He is proficient in a variety of technical domains, including Python, Hyper-V, Meraki, endpoint management, and DNS and SSL certificate administration. Beyond his technical capabilities, he brings a unique perspective shaped by a background in finance and collegiate athletics, which has instilled a high degree of discipline and “grit.”
INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIRECTOR- This candidate is a strategic leader specializing in enterprise applications, information architecture, and large-scale digital transformation. He has a distinguished track record of leading development and data teams through complex mergers and acquisitions, including the seamless migration of legacy systems under aggressive timelines. His technical expertise is vast, spanning cloud-based ERP implementations such as NetSuite and Dynamics 365, modernizing server infrastructure to SaaS/PaaS solutions, and developing custom Power Apps. A disciplined project manager, he excels at establishing formalized software development life cycles and managing multi-vendor software budgets while maintaining a focus on user experience and business process automation. He has a personality that resonates with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, enabling him to serve as a bridge between developers and executive leadership to solve real-world business problems. Driven by a mission of continuous learning and mentorship, he consistently delivers high-impact solutions that align technological innovation with fiscal responsibility. Well-suited for high-growth firms needing leadership through M&A or massive ERP shifts where enterprise apps and digital transformation drive IT initiatives.
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