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Cohere · 1 week ago

Senior Director of People Operations

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Cohere is a company focused on scaling intelligence to serve humanity through AI. The Senior Director of People Operations will act as a strategic partner to the executive team, leading a team of People Ops Partners to enhance organizational culture and employee engagement while driving talent development initiatives.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIMachine LearningNatural Language Processing

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership on areas such as organisational design and team structure

Lead and mentor a team of People Ops Partners, providing expertise on HR processes and systems

Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with Cohere's business objectives

Provide strategic guidance to leadership on workforce planning and talent development

Implement initiatives to enhance employee morale, satisfaction, and retention

Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that aligns with Cohere's values

Oversee performance management processes, providing guidance to managers on goal setting, performance evaluations, and professional development

Collaborate with teams to identify training needs and design programs to enhance employee skills

Implement career development plans to support employee growth and retention

Drive continuous improvement in HR processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Qualification

HR leadershipTalent developmentOrganizational designEmployee engagementPerformance managementHR best practicesCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAdaptability

Required

7+ years of management experience, preferably leading a global team in a scale-up tech environment with 250+ employees

Proven experience as an HR leader in a startup or high-growth environment

Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and industry trends

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Location flexibility - Whilst many of the People Ops team are Toronto based, this role can be based in any of our offices: San Francisco, New York, Toronto or London