Recruitment Coordinator

About The Company

Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI. At Cohere, we obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products. Join us on our mission and shape the future!

About The Role

Cohere is seeking a high-performing Recruitment Coordinator who is eager to take on new and demanding challenges. The ideal candidate will be resilient, collaborative, and influential, with a passion for supporting dynamic hiring processes. In this role, you will act as a vital liaison between hiring managers, the Talent Team, the People Team, and other stakeholders. You will be the primary internal and external point of contact for candidates, managing the end-to-end interview process and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Your responsibilities will include coordinating interview schedules, building strong relationships with candidates and internal teams, supporting onboarding and payroll processes, and maintaining accurate documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Schedule interviews and coordinate communication between candidates and hiring teams to ensure a smooth process
• Manage the candidate experience by building strong relationships and providing timely updates
• Partner closely with Executive Assistants and internal teams to support interview logistics and administrative needs
• Support and optimize the interview process, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
• Provide regular status updates, answer inquiries, and ensure timely follow-up with candidates and stakeholders
• Assist with payroll, onboarding, and contract management processes as needed
• Maintain and update internal documentation with accuracy and attention to detail
• Support high-touch recruitment initiatives and contribute to continuous process improvements

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience supporting a fast-paced recruitment team
• Previous experience working within a technology start-up or scale-up environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple calendars and support a high volume of interviews
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in time management and communication
• Capacity to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact and discretion
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across different functions and levels
• Prior experience supporting onboarding, payroll, and contract employee initiatives is advantageous

Benefits

• An inclusive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to work on cutting-edge AI research and development
• Weekly lunch stipend, in-office meals, and snacks provided
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits, including mental health support
• 100% parental leave top-up for up to 6 months
• Personal enrichment benefits for arts, culture, fitness, well-being, and workspace enhancement
• Remote-flexible work arrangements with offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London, and Paris, plus a co-working stipend
• Generous vacation allowance of six weeks (30 working days) for work-life balance

Equal Opportunity

Cohere is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness. We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and will accommodate any needs during the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work with you to meet your needs.