Director of People (HRBP)

What You Will Do Daily:

• Partner closely with senior business leaders and executive team members across different functions and regions to understand their strategic priorities and translate them into actionable People plans and initiatives that drive business outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed team of HR professionals fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and cohesive global People function.
• Drive the full cycle of global talent management, including strategic workforce planning, targeted talent acquisition for key and leadership roles, effective global onboarding processes, continuous performance management, leadership development programs, and proactive succession planning.
• Oversee and manage complex employee relations issues globally, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies, strict compliance with local labor laws, and the cultivation of a positive and respectful work environment across all locations.
• Develop, implement, and iterate on global HR policies, programs, and systems (e.g., HRIS, performance management tools, engagement platforms) to enhance operational efficiency, improve the overall employee experience, and enable data-driven decision-making in all People matters.
• Collaborate effectively with HR Centers of Excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Operations) to design, refine, and deliver impactful People solutions that meet both global standards and local needs seamlessly.
• Stay continuously abreast of global HR best practices, significant changes in employment law across key operational regions, and emerging technology trends to ensure Sonar’s People strategies remain competitive, compliant, and innovative.
• Facilitate major organizational change initiatives, providing expert guidance and robust support to leaders and employees to navigate transitions smoothly and effectively, minimizing disruption and maximizing adoption.

The Experience You Will Need:

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with at least 5-7 of those years in a senior HRBP or HR leadership role entailing significant global responsibilities. 
• Proven, demonstrable experience in developing and implementing impactful HR strategies on a global scale, preferably within a fast-paced, agile, global technology company.
• Deep and practical understanding of global employment laws, prevailing cultural nuances, and HR best practices across multiple key global regions (e.g., AMER, EMEA, APAC)
• Strong track record in strategic talent management,organizational design and development, leadership development frameworks
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and influencing skills, with a proven ability to build strong, trusting relationships and establish credibility with senior executives, managers, and employees at all levels across diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively to varied audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with a data-driven, results-oriented approach.
• Willingness to travel based on the needs of the organization 
• Prior experience providing HRBP support to Engineering or other highly technical client groups within a technology organization.

Why You Will Love It Here:

• Our culture and mission set us apart. We have a dynamic work culture that values respect and kindness and embraces the right to fail (and get right back up again!). 
• Great people make a great company. We value people skills as much as technical skills and strive to keep things friendly while still being passionate leaders in our domains. 
• We have a flexible work policy that includes a work-from-home day each week. 
• We have a growth mindset. We love learning and believe continuous education is critical to our success. In an ever-changing industry, new skills are necessary, and we're happy to help our team acquire them.
• As the leader in our field, our products and services are as strong as our internal team members.
• We embrace transparency with regular meetings, cascading messages and updates on the growth and success of our organization.

Benefits of Working With Sonar:

• We encourage usage of our robust time-off allocations with 27 PTO days for our employees based out of the Geneva region, plus additional days based on seniority and circumstances.
• We contribute 60% of the total cost for your pension; 13.5% to 15.5% of your base salary for savings; 2% for risk.
• Generous discretionary Company Growth Bonus, paid annually.  
• Commuting:Sustainable mobility options, including carpooling and the refund of 60% of the annual transportation subscription.
• Global workforce with employees in 20+ countries representing 35+ unique nationalities.
• We have an annual kick-off somewhere in the world where we meet to build relationships and goals for the company.