Are you a proactive HR professional eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic, performance-driven private equity setting? We embrace the exciting phase we are in; beyond operational growth challenges of a start-up but smaller and more agile than a large bureaucratic enterprise software company.  Our HR team is insatiably focused on continuous improvement and being the best partner we can be to help create value for employees, investors and customers. Our team is dedicated to supporting one another as we strive to build a top-notch HR function aligned with our Global People Strategy.  We work hard, stay intellectually curious but also have fun.  If you’re not committed to working harder than most, lack intellectual curiosity, or don’t have a sense of humor, we kindly ask you not to apply.
What You’ll Be DoingStrategic Partnership.  Collaborate with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives, contributing to the overall direction and success of the organization.Daily Support.  Provide “always-on” and responsive support for a myriad of HR issues.Change Management. Lead and support organizational change initiatives, helping leaders and employees navigate transitions effectively.Performance Enablement. Implement and manage performance enablement strategies (OKRs, manager feedback, measurement) and systems that drive employee engagement and accountability. Experience in leveraging 15/five, ADP and other performance enabling tools helpful.Employee Experience. Leverage qualitative and quantitative survey data to continuously improve the employee experience and organizational health.Organizational Health.  Help drive organizational health initiatives including the Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Insights Discovery, Radical Candor and more.Employee Relations. Foster positive workplace relationships, resolve conflicts, and promote a healthy work culture.Data-Driven Decision Making.  Analyze HR metrics and employee data to inform strategic decisions and demonstrate the impact of HR initiatives.Compliance. Lead compliance with Sonatype policies, processes and practices. Maintain current knowledge of federal, state and local employment practices and labor laws. Role model Sonatype ethical standards, integrity and code of conduct.Communication.  Lead in drafting and communicating HR policies, procedures, and initiatives to employees and management.Coaching and Development: Mentor and coach leaders and employees, promoting professional growth and development.Agility and Adaptability.  Adjust strategies quickly in response to changing business needs. Project Management:  Manage multiple HR projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and effective implementation. Depth in Excel and other project malmanagement tools important.Compensation design: work with assigned business unit leaders and relevant tools (i.e. Mercer, Talent Neuron) to prepare compensation packages for new roles and make recommendations for salary increases and bonuses for current employees.Communication & Interpersonal influence: establish relationships with key stakeholders to develop and communicate the HR annual operation plan; coach and collaborate with leaders on HR mattersBusiness acumen. Develop commanding knowledge of businesses to include an understanding of short-term objectives & long-term strategies for the organization.Who you are:Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, organizational behavior or related field. 5+ years’ directly related work experience in Human Resources in a business partner capacity providing direct support to front-line business leaders.Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with senior business leaders to drive strategic business decisions while balancing the need for tactical execution of HR processes and workflows.Direct experience supporting diverse business operations.Strong leadership capabilities with proven track record to cultivate an environment of positive employee engagement and trust. Proven ability to establish credibility, coupled with the ability to recognize and support the organization’s preferences and prioritiesStrong influencing and negotiation skills; consultative and collaborative leadership style; ability to create and maintain effective relationships across the enterprise to drive required results.Strong written/ verbal communication skills; strong social skills and presentation abilities with the ability to effectively connect with individuals at all levels of the organization.Strong analytical skills; solid decision-making capabilities coupled with the ability to analyze situations and provide practical recommendations. Good judgment.Effective at leading multiple priorities under tight deadlines, ability to prioritize conflicting demands, coordinate time and resources to deliver consistent results for the business and bring initiatives to successful completion.High degree of eye for business; strong fiscal competence. Strong technical aptitude; requires self-sufficiency from an administrative perspective. General understanding of systems and their application to advance efficiency of operation.Ability and willingness to travel as neededWhat’s in it for you:Fully remote role with occasional travel to HQ in Fulton, MD.Work with a dynamic HR team that has built the best-in-class HR organizationFast paced, agile and exciting culture.Competitive compensation and great benefits.Career path for continued professional growth.Ground-breaking technology company that is an authority in its market.Work with a dynamic HR team that has built the best-in-class HR organizationDay to day work that incorporates our core values in everything we do (Trust through Transparency and Accountability/Embrace Inclusion/ Be Bold/Pursue Growth)Things were proud of:2023 Forrester Leader in SCA#1 ranked SCA2022 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leader Award: Sonatype earned ’s 2022 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award in Development and Operations (DevOps) Security.NVTC 2022 Cyber Company of the Year: Sonatype was Commercial Cyber Company of the Year and a Capital Cyber Award-winner by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)2022 Annual Peer Award: Sonatype’s Nexus Lifecycle a PeerSpot Silver Peer Award as a leading Enterprise Technology solution in the Software Composition Analysis category.2022 Best in Biz Award: Sonatype CEO Wayne Jackson was as a Silver Winner in the Best in Biz Awards' Executive of the Year category.Tech Ascension Awards: Sonatype was the Best DevOps Security Solution for Nexus Lifecycle and Nexus Firewall (Software Composition Analysis).BuiltIn Best Places to Work: Sonatype was to the Washington DC 100 Best Places to Work list and Washington DC Best Midsize Places to Work list.Company Wellness Week - We shut down company operations for a week to enable all employees to spend time pursuing personal growth and enjoying much needed and deserved rest.Diversity & Inclusion Working Groups Parental Leave Policy Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)#LI-Remote#LI-AL1