Who are we?
Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI.
We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers.
Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products.
Join us on our mission and shape the future!
Why this role?
Join Cohere as an HR Business Partner: a collaborative partner and a trusted advisor who will enable impact across our tech teams. In this role, you’ll help bridge our growth with our commitment to an exceptional employee experience. You’ll roll up your sleeves to support day-to-day operations while contributing to scalable solutions for the future.
In this individual contributor role, you will design and implement people operations processes while collaborating closely with tech leaders across the organization. We’re seeking someone who can bring fresh ideas and a passion for supporting teams as they scale. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on support and strategic contribution.
In this role, you will
Build strong relationships with tech leaders at all levels, from new managers to senior managers, providing guidance and support as they navigate growth.
Serve as a trusted advisor for talent strategy, people development, and organizational design within your tech client groups.
Support critical HR projects, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and compensation, ensuring alignment with tech team needs.
Empower tech leaders to strengthen their leadership skills through feedback and actionable guidance.
Navigate ambiguity and solve people challenges, building solutions that work for teams today and as they grow.
Assist the SVP People with initiatives that support tech teams and global operations.
Leverage your understanding of employment laws to support tech teams in a global context.
This career opportunity may be a good match for you if you have:
5+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role in technology companies.
Experience supporting teams in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.
Strong understanding of tech culture and experience partnering with Engineering and technical leaders.
A track record of building relationships, creating processes, and adapting to shifting priorities.
Experience resolving people issues with fairness and empathy, particularly in tech contexts.
A passion for enabling tech teams to thrive and scale effectively.
If some of the above doesn’t line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply!
We value and celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.
Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:
🤝 An open and inclusive culture and work environment
🧑💻 Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
🍽 Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
🦷 Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
🐣 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
🎨 Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
🏙 Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
✈️ 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)
Cohere AI Toronto, Ontario, CAN Office
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
