Head of Non-Tech Talent

Cohere

. Develop and execute the non-tech talent strategy aligned with Cohere's growth plan and business objectives .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United States, CanadaLead💰 $180,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing non-technical talent strategies, with a strong focus on data-driven hiring processes, talent analytics, and employer branding. Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing recruitment teams while optimizing resource allocation and enhancing the candidate experience.

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Talent Acquisition LeadershipData-Driven Hiring ProcessesTalent Analytics ExpertiseEmployer BrandingCoaching and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Talent AnalyticsMetrics DevelopmentData-Informed Decision MakingScalable Hiring ProcessesPredictive AnalyticsTalent ForecastingRecruitment Budget ManagementCareer Path DevelopmentSuccession PlanningDiversity Talent Pool Building

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringTeam DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementCommunication

Industry Keywords

Non-Technical RecruitmentTech IndustryHyper-Growth PhasesInternational HiringRemote TeamsTalent MarketingEmployer Brand ElevationHigh-Volume RecruitmentBusiness Unit PartnershipSourcing Function Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the non-tech talent strategy aligned with Cohere's growth plan and business objectives
Partner with TA leads across the organization
Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of non-tech recruiters, sourcers, and coordinators
Create career paths and succession plans
Design and implement scalable hiring processes for non-technical roles
Serve as the primary talent advisor to Talent Leads and executive stakeholders within non-technical business units
Elevate Cohere's employer brand for non-technical talent through targeted campaigns and storytelling
Establish metrics and analytics to track hiring effectiveness, quality of hire, pipeline health, and ROI
Build and maintain diverse talent pools for critical non-technical Director+ roles
Partner with the standalone Sourcing function and People Operations
Ensure seamless onboarding and integration with business leaders
Oversee the non-tech recruitment budget and optimize resource allocation using data-driven forecasting

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years in talent acquisition and leading non-technical hiring teams
Proven success scaling recruitment functions 10x+ during hyper-growth phases (from 800+ employees)
Ability to anticipate talent needs 6–12 months ahead of business growth curves
Deep expertise in talent analytics, metrics development, and data-informed decision making
Exceptional coaching and mentoring skills with a track record of building high-performing teams
Deep experience hiring for HR, Admin, Support, Finance, Legal, and other business roles within a tech setting
Experience designing and implementing scalable, data-driven hiring processes
Strong track record of developing high-performing and high-volume team members and creating meaningful career progression paths
Experience in tech companies or fast-paced environments with scale experience
Knowledge of AI industry and its talent landscape
Experience with international hiring and remote teams
Background in employer branding and talent marketing
Experience with predictive analytics and talent forecasting tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Offers equity
A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency
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
Daily lunch program, snacks, and regular community and social events for office-based employees
Co-working benefit for employees not near an office
$500 home office stipend