Senior HR Business Partner
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled HR professionals in the tech industry has grown significantly, with a 25% increase in job postings over the past year. As companies like Cohere continue to scale and prioritize employee experience, the need for strategic HR business partners has never been more pressing. With the rise of remote work, HR professionals must be adept at navigating distributed teams and fostering a culture of inclusivity and empathy. Cohere, a leader in AI research, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to drive growth and support its tech teams. Candidates should be well-versed in employment laws, tech culture, and talent development, with a passion for enabling teams to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior HR Business Partner role at Cohere is a unique opportunity to join a cutting-edge AI research company and contribute to the growth and development of its tech teams. As an HR Business Partner, you will serve as a collaborative partner and trusted advisor, enabling impact across the organization. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve building strong relationships with tech leaders, providing guidance and support on talent strategy, people development, and organizational design.Cohere is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and innovation, and as an HR Business Partner, you will play a critical role in shaping this culture. You will work closely with tech leaders to design and implement people operations processes, support critical HR projects, and empower leaders to strengthen their leadership skills.
The HR Business Partner role is an individual contributor position that offers a blend of hands-on support and strategic contribution. You will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the development of scalable solutions for the future.
What You Will Do
- Build strong relationships with tech leaders at all levels, providing guidance and support on talent strategy, people development, and organizational design
- Serve as a trusted advisor for talent strategy, people development, and organizational design within tech client groups
- Support critical HR projects, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and compensation, ensuring alignment with tech team needs
- Empower tech leaders to strengthen their leadership skills through feedback and actionable guidance
- Navigate ambiguity and solve people challenges, building solutions that work for teams today and as they grow
- Assist the SVP People with initiatives that support tech teams and global operations
- Leverage your understanding of employment laws to support tech teams in a global context
- Design and implement people operations processes that support the growth and development of tech teams
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement scalable solutions for the future
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to inform talent strategy and people development
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role in technology companies
- Experience supporting teams in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments
- Strong understanding of tech culture and experience partnering with Engineering and technical leaders
- A track record of building relationships, creating processes, and adapting to shifting priorities
- Experience resolving people issues with fairness and empathy, particularly in tech contexts
- A passion for enabling tech teams to thrive and scale effectively
- Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations
- Experience with talent strategy, people development, and organizational design
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with HR systems and tools, such as HRIS and performance management software
- Knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts and their applications in the tech industry
- Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment
- Certification in HR, such as SHRM-CP or HRCI-PHR
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge AI research company
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development opportunities, including training and mentorship
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
- Access to the latest technologies and tools
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits, including mental health support
- Parental leave top-up and family-friendly policies
- Personal enrichment benefits, including arts and culture stipend
- Weekly lunch stipend and in-office lunches and snacks
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of employment laws and regulations, particularly in the context of tech companies.
- Showcase your experience and skills in talent strategy, people development, and organizational design.
- Highlight your ability to build strong relationships with tech leaders and teams, and to navigate ambiguity and solve people challenges.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with HR systems and tools, as well as your knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts.
- Emphasize your passion for enabling tech teams to thrive and scale effectively, and your commitment to fostering a culture of inclusivity and empathy.
- Prepare examples of your experience resolving people issues with fairness and empathy, particularly in tech contexts.
- Research Cohere's company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you align with them.
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