Sr. Talent Management Specialist
Sonatype
People & HR
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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:
Design and continuously improve the end-to-end performance management cycle (goal setting, mid-year, annual reviews)
Ensure alignment of performance frameworks with business strategy and culture
Drive adoption and governance across business units
Analyze performance data and provide actionable insights
Lead organization-wide talent review processes (e.g., 9-box, potential assessments)
Partner with leadership to identify high-potential talent and critical roles
Enable data-driven talent decisions through analytics and dashboards
Design and implement succession planning frameworks for key roles
Build leadership pipelines and development plans
Track readiness levels and risk across talent pools
Partner with HRBPs and senior leaders to drive talent agenda
Provide consultative support on talent decisions
1. Performance Management Strategy & Execution
2. Talent Assessment & Review
3. Succession Planning
4. Stakeholder Management
Qualifications:
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
✓ What Success Looks Like
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
Things that we are proud of:
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)