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.

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.

About the Role:
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.

This is a strategic + execution-heavy role requiring strong expertise in performance cycles, talent reviews, and HR systems.

Key Responsibilities::
1. Performance Management Strategy & Execution

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Design and continuously improve the end-to-end performance management cycle (goal setting, mid-year, annual reviews)

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Ensure alignment of performance frameworks with business strategy and culture

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Drive adoption and governance across business units

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Analyze performance data and provide actionable insights

2. Talent Assessment & Review

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Lead organization-wide talent review processes (e.g., 9-box, potential assessments)

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Partner with leadership to identify high-potential talent and critical roles

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Enable data-driven talent decisions through analytics and dashboards

3. Succession Planning

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Design and implement succession planning frameworks for key roles

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Build leadership pipelines and development plans

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Track readiness levels and risk across talent pools

4. Stakeholder Management

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Partner with HRBPs and senior leaders to drive talent agenda

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Provide consultative support on talent decisions

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

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

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Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret talent data

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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

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Experience working in matrix/global organizations preferred

✓ What Success Looks Like:
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Performance cycles are delivered on time, at scale, with high completion rates and a seamless, consistent manager and employee experience

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

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

Things that we are proud of::
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2024 Built In Best Places to Work: Sonatype was named to the Washington DC 100 Best Places to Work list.

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

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Enterprise Awards in the Best Enterprise SaaS Provider

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

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

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SD Times: Best in Show Security

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Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators 2024

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The Herd Top 100 Private Software Companies 2024

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2023 Leader in Forrester-Wave for Software Compensation Analysis

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2023 Gartner's Magic Quadrant

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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.

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Diversity & Inclusion Working Groups

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Parental Leave Policy

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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.