About the role
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 \n
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;
