cohere - HR Business Partner

• We’re hiring a People Business Partner to help scale Cohere through a major phase of growth. • This is not a traditional “policy and process” HRBP role. We’re looking for commercially minded People partners who want to work closely with leaders and teams to help build high-performing organisations inside one of the world’s leading AI companies. • Cohere is scaling quickly across a globally distributed environment with both remote employees and physical offices. We need PBPs who are energised by ambiguity, growth, and helping leaders operate more effectively as the company scales. • You’ll partner closely with leaders across different functions on organisational effectiveness, leadership capability, performance, talent strategy, and team health during a period of intense scale. • We’re still evolving parts of our People infrastructure and operating model, so this is a strong fit for someone who enjoys building, improving processes, and operating in environments where not everything is fully mature yet. • YOU’LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU: • Enjoy partnership — building strong relationships with leaders and teams • Operate with ownership — strong judgment, accountability, and reliability • Balance standards + empathy — supportive while maintaining high expectations • Enjoy ambiguity — energised by fast-moving, evolving environments • Solve problems pragmatically — especially organisational and leadership challenges • Communicate clearly — especially in written, asynchronous environments • Move fluidly — between strategy and hands-on execution • Collaborate well — low ego and strong team orientation • AREAS YOU’LL TYPICALLY SUPPORT: • Org design — scaling teams and organisational structures • Leadership support — coaching managers and supporting leadership capability • Talent strategy — performance, retention, and talent discussions • Team effectiveness — organisational health and engagement • Employee experience — onboarding, retention, and team support • People team scale — helping evolve the broader People function • WE’RE LIKELY TO BE A STRONG FIT IF YOU: • Have relevant experience — typically 4–8 years in HRBP / People Partner roles • Understand growth environments — startup, scale-up, or hyper growth experience • Know business partnership — experience partnering closely with leaders or functional organisations • Have global exposure — supported distributed organisations across multiple countries or regions • Communicate exceptionally well — especially in written environments like Slack and docs • Operate strategically — able to move between day-to-day support and broader organisational thinking • This is a rare opportunity to help shape the leadership culture and operating environment of a fast-growing AI company during a defining scaling moment. • Note: This role is intended for candidates open to a London hybrid working arrangement due to the leadership teams supported by the role. We may post future roles at this level that are remote. • If this role feels exciting but slightly ahead of your current scope or experience level, we’d also encourage you to explore our People Business Partner opening. We’re hiring across multiple levels of the People team and would love to stay connected with exceptional talent. • 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 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12a6IrLdF3kI2nonKSr4tiFuz18rLQbaeYV-JM9L4o9Q/edit, and we will work together to meet your needs. • We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it doesn't limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider. • 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 • 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. • Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit. • Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching. • Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend • 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!) • Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite. • How and Where We Work: • Cohere is remote-friendly. We have offices in Toronto, San Francisco, New York City, London, Paris, Montreal, and more coming soon. • For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events. • For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city. • Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.