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Senior HR Systems Architect

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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.

The Senior HR Systems & Process Specialist is a key technical and operational contributor within Sonatype’s People Operations team. Positioned at an individual contributor level, this role focuses on configuring, optimizing, and maintaining our HR technology ecosystem (including systems like Rippling, ADP, Lever, and 15Five) to ensure seamless process execution and scalable employee workflows.

Reporting into People Leadership, you will bridge functional HR needs with technology configuration—translating business requirements into efficient automated workflows, maintaining system integrations, supporting data integrity, and identifying opportunities to leverage AI tools. As a Future Builder, you bring strong technical problem-solving skills, curiosity, and an execution mindset to streamline core People processes across the full employee lifecycle.

Daily & Tactical Responsibilities

  • Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot standard and custom workflows across HR systems (e.g., HRIS, ATS, Performance, Compensation tools).
  • Manage system access controls, platform maintenance updates, functional testing, and routine error logs.
  • Act as the technical point of contact for employee and manager system inquiries, troubleshooting operational bugs or system glitches.
  • Execute regular data audits to ensure data integrity, platform compliance, and accurate workforce records.

Operational & Process Responsibilities

  • Map and document existing HR processes, identifying operational bottlenecks and opportunities for workflow automation.
  • Design step-by-step procedural documentation and user support guides for employees, managers, and HR team members.
  • Assist with functional vendor management, ticket escalation, system release feature reviews, and feature adoption.

Cross-Functional & Project Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with IT and Security teams to ensure data privacy, SOC2/ISO compliance, and seamless user provisioning/deprovisioning integrations.
  • Support the People Analytics function by generating structured data extracts, standard reports, and system validation checks.
  • Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) and system configuration updates during system implementations or software updates.

Technical & Functional Capabilities

  • Essential:
  • 4–6+ years of hands-on experience configuring, optimizing, and supporting HR technology platforms (e.g., Rippling, ADP, Lever, Workday, BambooHR, 15Five, or similar core tools).
  • Direct experience mapping business processes, writing UAT scripts, and building automated operational workflows.
  • Solid understanding of HR system integrations, data structures, user access control, and master data management principles.
  • Own HR systems workstreams and outcomes in partnership with vendors, including project management of timelines, stakeholders, and deliverable from kickoff through go-live.
  • Preferred:
  • Experience supporting system migration projects or HR technology consolidation initiatives.
  • Familiarity with simple automation platforms (e.g., Zapier, Workato) or API integrations.

Behavioral & AI Fluency Expectations

  • AI & Tech Literacy: Practical experience using modern AI tools (e.g., generative AI assistants, platform automation features) to streamline workflow building and documentation generation.
  • Future Builder Mindset: Self-driven problem solver who proactive addresses workflow bottlenecks and embraces continuous learning.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Able to translate functional HR user needs into clear technical configurations and concise user guidance.

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)

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.
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Resume/CV, Full name, Pronouns, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, GitHub URL, Other website, Portfolio URL, Twitter URL

  • If you were referred by a current employee, please provide their full name. optional
  • How many years of overall experience do you have? How many of those years are relevant to HR Systems Architecture, HR Technology, and Process Optimization? written answer
  • Please describe the largest HR technology transformation or HRIS implementation you have led. What was your role, and what business outcomes did you achieve? written answer
  • Have you owned or managed an HR technology ecosystem (HRIS, ATS, Performance, Learning, Payroll, Compensation, Integrations, etc.)? Please list the platforms and describe your level of ownership. written answer
  • Provide an example of an HR process you redesigned or automated to eliminate manual work. What was the problem, what solution did you implement, and what measurable improvement was achieved? written answer
  • Describe how you have leveraged AI, intelligent automation, or system integrations to improve HR operations, reporting, employee experience, or self-service. What business value did it create? written answer
  • Have you participated in selecting, implementing, migrating, or consolidating HR systems? Describe your experience with implementation planning, testing (UAT), data migration, vendor management, and production readiness. written answer
  • This role requires close partnership with HR, IT, Finance, Security, and external implementation partners. Please describe a cross-functional HR technology project you led and how you aligned stakeholders to deliver a successful outcome. written answer
  • If you joined Sonatype today and found multiple disconnected HR systems and manual HR processes, what would be your first three priorities during the first 6–12 months, and why? written answer
  • Please specify your actual notice period with your current employer. Note that we require the official notice period as per your contract, not a negotiable or estimated duration choose one
  • What is your Current Overall Compensation per Annum?
  • What is your Expected overall Compensation per Annum? written answer
  • This role is based in the Hyderabad office. Are you currently based in Hyderabad? choose one

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