HR Business Partner

About the role

This HR Business Partner role at Cohere involves shaping organizational growth and team effectiveness within a leading AI company. The position focuses on key HR areas such as organizational design, manager coaching, performance discussions, and strategies for employee engagement and retention. You will contribute to the ongoing development of the People function, supporting teams across various business functions.

Cohere builds foundation AI models and end-to-end products to solve real-world business problems, emphasizing a security-first approach. The company believes its work is crucial for the widespread adoption of AI. The team consists of researchers, engineers, and designers who are passionate about their craft and dedicated to increasing the capabilities of their models and the value they provide to customers.

Success in this role means effectively partnering with business functions like Finance, Legal, People, and Go-to-Market. It requires someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and has experience supporting globally distributed organizations. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional written communicator, comfortable with async work, and eager to take on increasing ownership.

The salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $150,000 USD.

Skills that matter here

• HRBP or People Partner experience: This role requires a background in HR Business Partnering to support diverse teams and drive HR initiatives.
• Partnered with business functions: The position involves collaborating with departments such as Finance, Legal, and Go-to-Market to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Experience in startup, scale-up, or other high-growth companies: The role demands adaptability and experience navigating the dynamic nature of rapidly expanding organizations.
• Supported globally distributed organizations: This position requires experience managing HR needs across different geographical locations and time zones.
• Exceptional written communicator: Clear and effective written communication is essential for thriving in an async work environment.

Who this role suits

• A person with several years of HR Business Partner experience in a dynamic, rapidly growing company.
• Someone who has previously supported diverse business functions and globally distributed teams.
• An individual who excels at written communication and is comfortable working asynchronously.
• A professional eager to continuously learn, grow, and take on more responsibility over time.

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.