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People Partner

People OperationsPeople OperationsFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 501-1,000Since 2008H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Canada

Posted

9 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

People Partner

Sonatype

• Support business-specific execution of culture, engagement, and people practices • Coordinate with regional HR roles in support of the business unit/functions • Manage employee relations, risk, and workplace issues (US specific) • Operate as a trusted advisor to managers • Execute employee relations processes and translate company-wide programs into local business reality • Own and manage end-to-end ER cases, including performance issues, workplace conflicts, investigations, and terminations • Partner with Legal and HR leadership on complex or high-risk cases • Provide real-time guidance to managers on performance management and employee issues • Coach managers on handling situations consistently • Translate company-wide engagement and culture initiatives into business-level execution • Partner with business leaders to identify engagement gaps • Support execution of core HR programs • Maintain awareness of attrition trends and team dynamics

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of progressive HR, People Partner, HR Business Partner, or Employee Relations (ER) experience, with demonstrated ownership of complex employee relations matters.
  • Strong experience managing US-based ER cases, including performance concerns, workplace conflicts, investigations, accommodations, and terminations.
  • Working knowledge of US 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.

Benefits

  • Parental leave
  • Diversity and inclusion working groups
  • Flexible working practices

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