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People Partner

The Sonatype journey started 10 years ago, just as the concept of “open source” software development was gaining steam.

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Sonatype is the software supply chain management company that invented componentized software development and pioneered the software supply chain category. As leaders in the open-source community and the DevSecOps industry, we run the world’s largest repository of Java open-source components—Maven Central.
Our groundbreaking, full-spectrum platform empowers customers to rapidly create, deploy, and maintain innovative software at scale, all while aligning directly to their business needs. Trusted by more than 2,000 organizations—including 70% of the Fortune 100—and over 15 million software developers, Sonatype’s tools and guidance help deliver exceptional, secure software.
From inventing modern artifact management with Nexus Repository to introducing the world’s only solution that halts malicious open-source malware in its tracks, we’re committed to constant innovation. We leverage AI/ML to give our clients, developers, and the industry complete confidence in the quality, automation, and security of their software. Learn more at www.sonatype.com

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; 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

  • workplace conflicts

  • investigations

  • terminations

  • Partner with Legal and HR leadership on complex or high-risk cases

  • Ensure consistent, compliant, and timely resolution

  • Identify patterns and emerging risks

  • 2. Manager Advisory & Decision Support

  • Provide real-time guidance to managers on: performance management and employee issues

  • Coach managers: handle situations consistently and build confidence in people management. Increase manager capabilities over time.

  • 3. Business-Aligned Culture & Engagement Execution

  • Translate company-wide engagement and culture initiatives into business-level execution

  • Partner with business leaders to:identify engagement gaps and implement targeted actions

  • Support:team-level engagement efforts; local culture initiatives; follow-up on survey insights (eNPS, etc.)

  • 4. Program Execution & Local Implementation

  • Support execution of core HR programs, including: performance management cycles; compensation processes; and engagement initiatives

  • Ensure programs are: implemented consistently and adapted appropriately for business needs

  • 5. Workforce Insights & Organizational Awareness

  • Maintain awareness of: attrition trends; team structure and dynamics; capacity and workload signals

  • Provide input to: Site Leads; HR leadership; & Transformation teams

What you'll bring:

  • 5+ years of progressive HR, People Partner, HR Business Partner, or Employee Relations experience, with demonstrated ownership of complex employee relations matters.

  • Strong experience managing U.S.-based ER cases, including performance concerns, workplace conflicts, investigations, accommodations, and terminations.

  • Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws, compliance practices, risk mitigation, and employee relations best practices.

  • Proven ability to coach and advise managers through sensitive employee situations with sound judgment, consistency, and discretion.

  • Experience partnering with Legal, HR leadership, business leaders, and regional HR teams on complex or high-risk people matters.

  • Demonstrated ability to identify trends, surface organizational risks, and translate insights into practical manager guidance or business action.

  • Experience supporting execution of core people programs such as performance management, compensation cycles, engagement initiatives, and culture-building efforts.

  • Ability to balance strategic awareness with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.

  • Strong communication, documentation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Experience working in a distributed, multi-site, or global organization preferred.

  • Experience working in a technology company or supporting technology client groups strongly preferred.

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)
At Sonatype, we value diversity and inclusivity. We offer perks such as parental leave, diversity and inclusion working groups, and flexible working practices to allow our employees to show up as their whole selves. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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The Sonatype journey started 10 years ago, just as the concept of “open source” software development was gaining steam. From our humble beginning as core contributors to Apache Maven to supporting the world’s largest repository of open source components (Central) to distributing the world's most popular repository manager (Nexus), we’ve played a meaningful role in helping the world embrace the power of open innovation.

Over time, we witnessed the staggering volume and variety of open source libraries that began flowing into every development environment in the world. We understood that when open source components are properly managed, they provide tremendous energy for accelerating innovation. Conversely, when unmanaged, open-source "gone wild"​ can lead directly to security vulnerabilities, licensing risks, enormous rework, and waste.

Our vision today is simple.

We are laser-focused on helping organizations continuously harness all of the good that open source has to offer, without any of the risks. In order to do this, we have invested in knowing more about the quality of open source than anyone else in the world. This investment takes the form of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and human expertise, which in aggregate produces highly curated intelligence that is infused into every Nexus product. Organizations equipped with Nexus products make better decisions, innovate faster at scale, and rest comfortably knowing that their applications always consist of the highest quality open source components.

Employee benefits

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Paid parental leave

Paid family leave for all parents to support you and your family.

Employee assistance program (EAP)

We offer an employee assistance program focused on mental health.

Stock options

Every employee gets equity, so you are rewarded for your best work.

Volunteer opportunities

Time off each year on us to volunteer at a non profit that matters to you.

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201-500 employees

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2008

Chief executive officer

Wayne Jackson

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