Cohere

Human Resources Specialist

Cohere

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Toronto • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Be the go-to resource for employees and contractor employees globally, addressing inquiries with empathy, discretion, and actionable solutions
  • Administer and optimize Cohere’s global employee benefits programs
  • Support Cohere’s 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 Cohere’s global immigration program, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to navigate legal requirements and support talent mobility

Requirements

  • 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.
Benefits
  • 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!)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
employee benefits administrationonboarding program developmentdata integrity managementcompliance workflowsimmigration program administrationpayroll managementreportingproblem solvingadministrative skills
Soft skills
empathydiscretionadaptabilityresourcefulnesscreativityresiliencecommunicationownershipinitiative