Sr. Talent Management Specialist

Sonatype is the software supply chain security company. We provide the world’s best end-to-end software supply chain security solution, combining the only proactive protection against malicious open source, the only enterprise grade SBOM management and the leading open-source dependency management platform. This empowers enterprises to create and maintain secure, quality, and innovative software at scale.

As founders of Nexus Repository and stewards of Maven Central, the world’s largest repository of Java open-source software, we are software pioneers and our open-source expertise is unmatched. We empower innovation with an unparalleled commitment to build faster, safer software and harness AI and data intelligence to mitigate risk, maximize efficiencies, and drive powerful software development.

More than 2,000 organizations, including 70% of the Fortune 100 and 15 million software developers, rely on Sonatype to optimize their software supply chains.

We are looking for a Senior Talent Management Specialist to drive and scale enterprise-wide talent practices across performance, succession, and workforce planning. This role will partner closely with HRBPs and business leaders to design and execute high-impact talent strategies that enable organizational growth and leadership pipeline development.

• 6-10 years of experience in Talent Management / HR COE roles

• Strong experience in performance management, 9-box, and succession planning

• Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret talent data

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Experience working in matrix/global organizations preferred

• Performance cycles are delivered on time, at scale, with high completion rates and a seamless, consistent manager and employee experience

• Succession planning is active and actionable, with clear development pathways and measurable progress for identified talent

• HR systems and tools accurately enable and reflect talent processes, minimizing manual interventions and driving operational efficiency

• 2024 Built In Best Places to Work: Sonatype was named to the Washington DC 100 Best Places to Work list.

• European Enterprise Awards 2023: Sonatype has been named a winner of the European

• Enterprise Awards in the Best Enterprise SaaS Provider

• Constellation AST Shortlist: Sonatype has been listed on the Constellation Shortlist for Application Security Testing for 2024

• Data Breakthrough Awards: Sonatype was announced as a 2024 winner in the "Open-Source Data Solution of the Year"

• SD Times: Best in Show Security

• Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators 2024

• The Herd Top 100 Private Software Companies 2024

• 2023 Leader in Forrester-Wave for Software Compensation Analysis

• 2023 Gartner's Magic Quadrant

• 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)