Talent Partner (G&A, Contract)

Cohere; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks paid vacation

Equity/stock options

401(k) / Pension contributions

Premium health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Cohere is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead recruiting for business roles such as Sales, Finance, Revenue, Marketing & Communications, and Operations. You will build pipelines, partner with hiring managers, and deliver a premium hiring experience across a fast-growing organization.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, an influential network, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, remote-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years recruiting for business roles (Sales, Finance, Revenue, Marketing & Communications, Operations).
• Track record in high-growth, high-bar environments (startup/AI preferred).
• Uses data and analytics to drive sourcing decisions and measure effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture a pipeline of business talent across key functions.
• Deliver a world-class recruiting experience reflecting Cohere’s premium brand.
• Partner with hiring managers and talent partners to engage passive talent creatively.
• Maintain market intelligence on business talent trends and competitors.

Skills

5+ years

Business recruiting

Data-driven sourcing

Established network

Strategic mindset

Creative problem solving

Relationship building

Diversity & inclusion

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. 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!
• 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

Benefits

• Six weeks’ paid vacation
• Equity / stock options
• RRSP, 401(k), and Pension Scheme contributions
• Coverage for 100% of your insurance premiums across health, dental, vision, and travel
• Additional coverage for accessing mental health providers/services
• Six months of fully paid parental leave, including adoption and surrogacy
• Financial support for egg freezing and IVF in Canada and the UK
• A monthly fitness and wellness allowance
• Globally dispersed company that supports a remote work culture
• A $2,000 annual education benefit for professional development
• A weekly stipend for meals when working remotely and catered lunch when working from one of our global offices
• A monthly arts and culture allowance
• A monthly quality time allowance

Requirements

• 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 leverage data and analytics to drive sourcing decisions and measure effectiveness
• You bring an established, high-profile network in business communities
• You have a strategic mindset with the ability to see beyond immediate hiring needs
• You’re a creative problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• You’re passionate about diversity, equity, and building inclusive business teams
• You’re a natural influencer with exceptional relationship-building skills