Senior HR Business Partner
WFA Digital Insight
As the remote job market continues to evolve, demand for strategic HR leaders has grown significantly. With the rise of AI and tech companies, the need for experts who can bridge business growth with employee experience has never been more pressing. Cohere, a pioneer in AI research, is no exception. With a mission to scale intelligence, they require a Senior HR Business Partner who can drive impact, leverage Excel skills, and bring HR expertise to the table. According to recent statistics, the demand for HR professionals with data analysis skills has increased by 25% in the past year, making this role a highly sought-after position in the current market.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior HR Business Partner role at Cohere is a unique opportunity for a seasoned HR professional to make a significant impact on the company's growth and employee experience. As a people leader, people operations strategist, and trusted advisor, you will be responsible for bridging the company's explosive growth with its commitment to an exceptional employee experience. You will work closely with leaders across the organization to design people operations that scale, collaborating closely with leaders to build scalable excellence.As a senior-level individual contributor, you will have the opportunity to work with 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, and you will be expected to bring your expertise to the table to help drive impact.
The company's mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity, and as a Senior HR Business Partner, you will play a critical role in helping to achieve this mission. You will be responsible for forging influential relationships with leaders at every level, serving as a go-to advisor for organizational design, talent strategy, and people development.
What You Will Do
- Forge influential relationships with leaders at every level, from new managers finding their footing to VP's shaping the company's future
- Serve as a go-to advisor for organizational design, talent strategy, and people development for your client groups
- Own critical HR projects, including hiring, organizational design, compensation, and performance management
- Empower leadership at all levels to strengthen their leadership skills through direct feedback and actionable guidance
- Navigate ambiguity and complex people challenges while building and implementing innovative solutions
- Support the SVP People with executive-level initiatives
- Leverage your knowledge of international employment laws to support global operations
- Design and implement people operations to scale, collaborating closely with leaders across the organization
- Drive impact across the business, leveraging your expertise in HR and people operations
What We Are Looking For
- 7-10 years of experience as a hands-on senior-level HR Business Partner in fast-growing technology companies
- Experience making a large impact, cultivating leadership and people potential across an organization
- Deep understanding of scale-up culture and experience partnering with both Engineering and non-Engineering leadership/colleagues
- Track record of building strong strategic relationships, enduring processes, and thriving in environments where priorities pivot
- Experience scaling up a technology company globally, diving into day-to-day details, and planning for the future
- Experience resolving complex people issues with fairness and empathy
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive business decisions
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Experience working in the AI or tech industry
- Knowledge of international employment laws and experience supporting global operations
- Experience with HR systems and tools, including Excel
- Certification in HR or a related field
- Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment
Benefits and Perks
- An open and inclusive culture and work environment
- Opportunity to work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
- Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches, and snacks
- Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
- Opportunity to work with a team of passionate and talented individuals
- Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Access to the latest tools and technologies,
How to Stand Out
- Tip: Be prepared to provide specific examples of how you've driven impact in previous HR roles, and how you've leveraged data to drive business decisions.
- Tip: Showcase your expertise in HR and people operations, and highlight your ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Tip: Research the company's mission and values, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with these.
- Tip: Emphasize your ability to navigate ambiguity and complex people challenges, and highlight your experience resolving complex people issues with fairness and empathy.
- Tip: Be prepared to discuss your experience scaling up a technology company globally, and highlight your knowledge of international employment laws and experience supporting global operations.
- Tip: Showcase your analytical skills, and highlight your ability to leverage data to drive business decisions.
- Tip: Be prepared to provide examples of how you've built strong strategic relationships, and highlight your ability to empower leadership at all levels to strengthen their leadership skills.
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