Overview

Director - People Operations at Cohere. The role is a senior HR leadership position responsible for partnering with senior leadership, shaping organizational culture, and leading a team of People Ops Partners to support Cohere's growth and talent development.

Why this role?

Generative AI represents a turning point for businesses in every industry. Cohere is at the centre of enterprise transformation and is laser-focused on serving the enterprise sector, and its developers and partners. The People Operations team drives employee engagement, culture, and development in a dynamic startup environment.

You will report to the VP of People Operations and serve as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, providing thought leadership and subject-matter expertise on HR processes and systems to support priorities.

As Our Director, People Operations Partners (POPs) You Will

• Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership on organizational design and team structure.
• Lead and mentor a team of People Ops Partners, providing expertise on HR processes and systems.
• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with Cohere's business objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance to leadership on workforce planning and talent development.
• Implement initiatives to enhance employee morale, satisfaction, and retention.
• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that aligns with Cohere's values.
• Oversee performance management processes, guiding managers on goal setting, evaluations, and professional development.
• Collaborate with teams to identify training needs and design programs to enhance employee skills.
• Implement career development plans to support employee growth and retention.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

You may be a good fit for this opportunity if you have

• 5+ years of management experience, preferably in a scale-up tech environment with 250+ employees.
• Proven experience as an HR leader in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and industry trends.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Location flexibility - While many of the People Ops team are Toronto-based, this role can be based in any of our offices: San Francisco, New York, Toronto or London.

If some of the above doesn’t line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply. Cohere is a place for those who want to work hard on a meaningful mission with teammates who share the same goal.

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 for mental health
• 100% Parental Leave top-up for 6 months for employees in Canada, the US, and the UK
• 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, plus a co-working stipend
• 6 weeks of vacation

Note: This post is co-authored by both Cohere humans and Cohere technology.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries: Software Development