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.
