Sonatype

People Partner

Sonatype$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in HR, People Partner, HRBP, or Employee Relations (ER) roles
  • Strong track record managing complex US-based ER cases
  • In-depth knowledge of US employment laws and compliance practices
  • Proven coaching skills for managers in sensitive employee situations
  • Experience collaborating with Legal and HR leadership on complex cases
  • Ability to identify organizational risks and trends
  • Experience with hands-on execution of people programs like performance management

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end Employee Relations cases including performance issues and investigations
  • Provide real-time guidance to managers on employee performance management
  • Translate company culture initiatives into actionable business strategies
  • Support execution of core HR programs and ensure local adaptation
  • Maintain awareness of team dynamics and provide insights to leadership

Benefits

  • Company shuts down operations for 5 wellness days annually
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) for community engagement
  • Recognized as a top innovator by various industry awards and certifications
  • Opportunities to work in a high-tech environment and with cutting-edge solutions
  • Fast-paced and evolving business environment with a strong focus on culture and engagement
Full Job Description
The role:

The People Partner supports business-specific execution of culture, engagement, and people practices. It coordinates with regional HR roles in support of the business unit/functions it supports. Within the US, this role is responsible for end-to-end management of employee relations, risk, and workplace issues (within the US), while also bridging: Upstream (strategy, risk identification, pattern recognition) and Downstream (case execution, manager support, local implementation).

The People Partner operates as: a trusted advisor to managers, a hands-on executor of employee relations (ER) processes, and a translator of company-wide programs into local business reality.

What you'll do:

1. Employee Relations Case Management & Risk Mitigation (U.S.)
  • Own and manage end-to-end ER cases, (US) including:
    • performance issues
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    • workplace conflicts
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    • investigations
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    • terminations
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  • Partner with Legal and HR leadership on complex or high-risk cases
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  • Ensure consistent, compliant, and timely resolution
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  • Identify patterns and emerging risks
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2. Manager Advisory & Decision Support
  • Provide real-time guidance to managers on: performance management and employee issues
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  • Coach managers: handle situations consistently and build confidence in people management. Increase manager capabilities over time.
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3. Business-Aligned Culture & Engagement Execution
  • Translate company-wide engagement and culture initiatives into business-level execution
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  • Partner with business leaders to:identify engagement gaps and implement targeted actions
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  • Support:team-level engagement efforts; local culture initiatives; follow-up on survey insights (eNPS, etc.)
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4. Program Execution & Local Implementation
  • Support execution of core HR programs, including: performance management cycles; compensation processes; and engagement initiatives
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  • Ensure programs are: implemented consistently and adapted appropriately for business needs
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5. Workforce Insights & Organizational Awareness
  • Maintain awareness of: attrition trends; team structure and dynamics; capacity and workload signals
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  • Provide input to: Site Leads; HR leadership; & Transformation teams
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What you'll bring:

  • 5+ years of progressive HR, People Partner, HR Business Partner, or Employee Relations (ER) experience, with demonstrated ownership of complex employee relations matters.
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  • Strong experience managing US-based ER cases, including performance concerns, workplace conflicts, investigations, accommodations, and terminations.
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  • Working knowledge of US employment laws, compliance practices, risk mitigation, and employee relations best practices.
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  • Proven ability to coach and advise managers through sensitive employee situations with sound judgment, consistency, and discretion.
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  • Experience partnering with Legal, HR leadership, business leaders, and regional HR teams on complex or high-risk people matters.
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  • Demonstrated ability to identify trends, surface organizational risks, and translate insights into practical manager guidance or business action.
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  • Experience supporting execution of core people programs such as performance management, compensation cycles, engagement initiatives, and culture-building efforts.
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  • Ability to balance strategic awareness with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
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  • Strong communication, documentation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
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  • Experience working in a distributed, multi-site, or global organization preferred.
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  • Experience working in a technology company or supporting technology client groups strongly preferred.
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Things we're proud of:

  • 2025 Best DevSecOps Solution by DevOps Dozen
  • Visionary in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Application Security Testing
  • 2025 DEVIES Award to our SBOM Manager new product for its innovation and impact in developer technology
  • 2024 Industry Leader in Forrester-Wave for Software Composition Analysis (2024 Q4 report)
  • 2023 Fast Company Best Places for Innovators
  • 2023 Gartner's Magic Quadrant
  • 2023 Software Report's Top 100 Software Companies
  • 2023 BuiltIn Best Places to Work
  • 2022 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leader Award
  • 2022 PeerSpot Silver Peer Award in Software Composition Analysis
  • 2022 Tech Ascension Best DevOps Security Solution Award
  • 2022 NVCT Cyber Company of the Year
  • Company Wellness days - We shut down company operations during some days of the year (5 in total) to enable all employees to pursue personal growth and enjoy much-needed and deserved additional rest.
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

About Sonatype

Sonatype is a software company that provides open-source governance and DevSecOps automation tools. The company was founded in 2008 by Jason van Zyl and Wayne Jackson and is headquartered in Fulton, Maryland. Sonatype's products include Nexus Repository, Nexus Lifecycle, and Nexus Firewall, which are used by organizations to manage and secure their software supply chains. The company's clients include Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and leading software companies. Sonatype has received several awards for its innovative products and has been recognized as a leader in the software industry.
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