HR Business Partner

About the role

This HR Business Partner role at Cohere involves shaping organizational growth within a leading AI company. The position focuses on key areas such as organizational design, enhancing team effectiveness, and developing leadership capabilities through manager coaching. The successful candidate will contribute to performance management, talent development, and succession planning.

The role also emphasizes improving employee engagement and retention across the company. A significant aspect of the work will be contributing to the ongoing evolution of Cohere's People function, helping to refine HR strategies and practices. This position is suited for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to take on increasing ownership.

Cohere is a global technology company that builds and deploys foundation AI models for enterprises. The team is composed of researchers, engineers, and designers who are passionate about their craft and committed to advancing AI capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to support a globally distributed organization that is dedicated to the widespread adoption of AI.

The annual salary for this position is listed between $80,000 and $150,000 USD.

Skills that matter here

• HRBP or People Partner experience: This role requires several years of experience in an HR Business Partner capacity within a fast-paced environment.
• Partnered with business functions: The ideal candidate has experience collaborating with various corporate functions like Finance, Legal, People, or Go-to-Market teams.
• Startup, scale-up, or high-growth companies: Experience in rapidly expanding organizations is essential for navigating Cohere's dynamic environment.
• Supported globally distributed organizations: The role involves providing HR support to teams spread across different geographical locations.
• Exceptional written communicator: Strong written communication skills are necessary for effective collaboration in an asynchronous work setting.

Who this role suits

• You have a background in HR within fast-growing technology companies.
• You are comfortable supporting diverse teams across different time zones.
• You excel at communicating clearly and concisely in written form.
• You are proactive in seeking learning opportunities and taking on new responsibilities.

From the employer

YOU'LL HELP DRIVE:

• Organizational design and team effectiveness
• Manager coaching and leadership capability
• Performance, talent, and succession discussions
• Employee engagement and retention
• The continued evolution of our People function

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Has several years of HRBP or People Partner experience in a fast-paced environment
• Has partnered with business functions such as Finance, Legal, People, Go-to-Market, or other corporate organizations
• Has experience in startup, scale-up, or other high-growth companies
• Has supported globally distributed organizations
• Is an exceptional written communicator who thrives in async environments
• Is excited to learn, grow, and take on increasing ownership over time

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AT COHERE ENJOY THESE PERKS:

• A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.
• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
• RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.
• 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.
• Annual enrichment benefits:
• Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit.
• Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
• 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)
• Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.