Sonatus is a well-funded, fast-paced, and fast-growing company whose technologies and software help automakers build dynamic software-defined vehicles. With two generations of solutions already on the road with a top global OEM, our vehicle and cloud software solutions are at the forefront of the digital transformation of vehicles. The Sonatus team is a talented and diverse collection of technology and automotive specialists hailing from many of the most prominent companies in their respective industries.
Role Overview:
As we continue our year-on-year headcount growth, we are looking for a Senior HR Generalist to help us scale our people and talent operations across Ireland and the wider EMEA region, including France and Germany. This is a solo HR role for the region with close collaboration with the US HQ and the APAC team. You will play a key part in shaping Sonatus’s people strategy, ensuring compliance, and helping us grow the team and build a world-class employee experience.
Please note: this is a hybrid office work arrangement – work from the office in Dublin 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)
Responsibilities:
- People Operations: Oversee day-to-day HR operations for Ireland and support the broader EMEA region, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations in partnership with legal teams.
- Talent Acquisition: Execute recruiting strategies to fill both technical and non-technical roles across the EMEA region. Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviews, and offers, ensuring the best candidates are identified and hired.
- Global People Programs: Support the implementation and execution of global People programs such as performance management, salary reviews, employee recognition, and retention programs across the region.
- Onboarding/Offboarding: Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding new hires and conducting offboarding for exiting employees.
- Payroll & Benefits: Partner with finance team and benefits providers to ensure accurate payroll processing, as well as administering employee benefit programs.
- Employee Relations: Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in HR roles, with a focus on tech companies (experience in startups is a plus).
- Strong knowledge of labor laws across the EU, with expertise in Ireland, France, and Germany.
- Proven experience in managing HR processes across multiple countries and cultures.
- Experience in engineering recruitment, with a deep understanding of the tech talent market.
- Exposure to AI recruitment or related technologies is a plus.
- Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to thrive in a high-paced, dynamic environment with a high level of ambiguity.
- A go-getter with a results-driven mindset—someone who can make decisions with limited information and drive change.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organization.
Sonatus Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and stock option offerings
- Time off (national holidays and statutory annual leave provisions apply)
- Health care plan (Medical, dental)
- Income protection and Life insurance benefits
- Pension plan
- Life Assurance Benefits
- Fitness Allowance
- Phone & internet reimbursement
- IT Equipment allowance
- Snack and drinks in office
Sonatus is a fast-paced and innovative company and are seeking team members who are passionate about making a difference. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we highly encourage you to apply.
To all recruitment agencies: Sonatus, Inc. ("Sonatus") does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Sonatus' employees. Sonatus is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited activities.
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What We Do
Sonatus accelerates the development of software-defined vehicles to enable the digital transformation of the automotive industry. It enables OEMs to build vehicles that can be updated with new features and functionality throughout their entire lifetimes – without requiring new software development. Leveraging extensive software-defined expertise, the company compresses decades of digital innovation into scalable vehicle and cloud software solutions, empowering OEMs to innovate faster, reduce complexity and costs, and become more agile. Sonatus’ award-winning Digital Dynamics™ Vehicle Platform is currently in-market in Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles.
Why Work With Us
Working at Sonatus means collaborating with top-tier engineers and industry leaders to shape the future of connected, intelligent mobility. With a dynamic and fast-paced environment, Sonatus offers opportunities for growth, creativity, and making a real impact in the evolution of modern vehicles.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Sonatus has a hybrid working model where employees come to our Sunnyvale HQ on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday to collaborate with others in person.
