Manager, Total Rewards

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!

Role Overview

The Manager Total Rewards will have the unique opportunity to build and scale the global total rewards program at Cohere. This senior level individual contributor role is critical to establishing a global compensation and benefits framework that aligns with our companys values growth objectives and competitive positioning in the tech industry. Youll lead the design implementation and optimization of total rewards programs that support a diverse distributed workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Build the Function: Enhance design and launch global total rewards programs (vision strategy and roadmap) and align them with Coheres global growth goals.

• Global Compensation Strategy: Implement a competitive equitable and scalable compensation structure for all roles across regions including pay and equity.

• Benefits & Perks: Design and manage a comprehensive globally consistent benefits package that meets the diverse needs of Coheres employees including health wellness retirement and unique perks.

• Market Research & Benchmarking: Conduct regular market analysis to ensure Coheres total rewards offerings remain competitive and aligned with industry standards.

• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all total rewards programs comply with local labour laws regulations and tax requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with People Finance and leadership teams across the organization to align total rewards strategies with business objectives and budget constraints.

• Communication & Education: Develop and deliver clear engaging communications to employees about total rewards programs ensuring transparency and understanding.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use analytics to measure the effectiveness of total rewards initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10 years in a total rewards role with a proven track record of building and scaling total rewards functions at fast growing tech companies.

• Global Expertise: Experience designing and managing total rewards programs for a global distributed workforce across multiple regions.

• Technical Skills: Strong analytical skills proficiency in HRIS systems and familiarity with industry leading compensation benchmarking tools.

• Knowledge: Deep understanding of compensation philosophies benefits regulations and best practices in the tech industry.

• Mindset: Strategic thinker with a passion for creating equitable motivating and scalable rewards programs. Alignment with Coheres values of innovation collaboration and integrity.

• Education: Bachelors degree in HR Business or a related field. Masters degree or relevant certifications preferred.

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:

Manager