5+ years of recruiting experience in business roles (Sales, Finance, Revenue, Marketing & Communications, Operations)
Proven track record in high-growth environments, preferably in tech or AI
Established network within business communities
Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced settings
Exceptional relationship-building and influencing abilities
Data-driven approach to sourcing and recruitment effectiveness
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring
Strategic mindset with foresight beyond immediate hiring needs
Responsibilities
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of top business talent
Deliver a premium recruiting experience aligned with Cohere's brand
Collaborate with hiring managers to engage passive candidates
Stay informed on market trends and competitive landscape
Manage recruiting funnels and update analytics in ATS
Develop innovative sourcing strategies for business roles
Cultivate relationships with industry leaders and networks
Lead high-impact talent projects as they arise
Benefits
Weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent
Comprehensive health and dental benefits, including mental health support
RRSP matching, 401K, and Pension Scheme
100% parental leave top-up for up to 6 months
Annual enrichment benefits for arts, fitness, and education
6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days)
Travel budget for remote employees and annual company offsite
$500 home office stipend for workspace setup
Full Job Description
We are hiring for this role on a full-time contract basis to provide paternity leave coverage through the end of June 2027.
Cohere is in a unique and exciting position to grow our go-to-market teams globally! We are hiring for this role on a full-time contract basis to provide paternity leave coverage through the end of June 2027. We are looking for creative, high-performing talent partners who are eager to take on a new challenge as we are in the early stages of building the Talent Acquisition function. In this role, you will master a new domain of recruiting, hire world-class business talent, and influence the scaling of a high-growth Canadian tech company. If you consider yourself resilient, collaborative, influential, and a lifelong learner with an established network, we'd love to hear from you!
As a Talent Partner, you will:
Build, own, and nurture a strong pipeline of world-class business talent across People, Finance, Revenue, Marketing & Communications, and Operations
Deliver a world-class recruiting experience that reflects Cohere's premium brand
Partner with hiring managers and talent partners to find and engage passive talent through creative sourcing methods
Maintain deep market intelligence on business talent trends and competitive landscape
Manage comprehensive recruiting funnels in our ATS, updating progress and analytics regularly
Develop creative, proactive sourcing approaches to optimize the top of the funnel for business roles
Cultivate relationships with established networks across business communities and industry leaders
Identify and own additional high-impact talent projects as they emerge
Who you are:
You have 5+ years of experience recruiting for business roles across Sales, Finance, Revenue, Marketing & Communications, and Operations in markets like EMEA/US etc.
You have a proven track record of hiring candidates in high-growth and a high-bar environments (startup, technology, AI experience strongly preferred)
You bring an established, high-profile network in business communities
You're a creative problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
You're a natural influencer with exceptional relationship-building skills
You leverage data and analytics to drive sourcing decisions and measure effectiveness
You're passionate about diversity, equity, and building inclusive business teams
You have a strategic mindset with the ability to see beyond immediate hiring needs
Why Cohere
Impact: Shape the future of AI talent at a cutting-edge company.
Culture: Collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven.
Growth: Join a team scaling from 800 to 2000+ over 18 months.
Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:
A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.
Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.
100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.
Annual enrichment benefits: Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit. Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)
Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.
How and Where We Work:
Cohere is remote-friendly, but we also have offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul with more opening soon.
For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.
For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.
Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.
If any of the above doesn't line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply.
