Human Resources Specialist

Who are we

Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. Were 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 whats 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!

About the Role

Cohere seeks a dynamic Human Resources Specialist to support our global workforce and drive exceptional employee experiences.

In this role youll be the backbone of our People Operations team building seamless processes fostering a culture of collaboration and solving complex challenges for our employees worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the go-to resource for employees and contractor employees globally addressing inquiries with empathy discretion and actionable solutions

• Administer and optimize Coheres global employee benefits programs

• Support Coheres new employee onboarding program

• Maintain accurate and compliant employee data in all systems (i.e. BambooHR) ensuring integrity across payroll reporting and compliance workflows

• Develop and deliver impactful programs from benefits refreshers to lunch & learns

• Serve as the primary liaison with our Employer of Record (EOR) provider and global legal and payroll teams ensuring alignment on immigration compliance and cross-border employment matters

• Administer Coheres global immigration program collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to navigate legal requirements and support talent mobility

What Were Looking For

• 3-5 years of experience in a global Human Resources/People Operations role at a fast-paced rapidly scaling global technology company.

• Experience operating in small high-impact teams where adaptability and resourcefulness are key.

• A track record of fast action coupled with a passion for tackling people-centric challenges with creativity resilience and speed.

• Exceptional problem solving & detailed administrative skills.

• Communication skills that bridge the gap between teams cultures and time zones.

• Track record of thriving in ambiguity coupled with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

• Strong sense of ownership & initiative.

If some of the above doesnt 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!)

Required Experience:

IC