Talent Acquisition Lead

About the role

Talent Acquisition Lead About Mistral Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. We partner with enterprises tackling the hardest problems—across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector—co-creating customized AI systems that they can run on their terms. We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited. The Role As a Talent Acquisition Lead on the Talent team, you will shape and execute our hiring strategy while managing and developing members of the recruiting team. You will be responsible for both direct recruiting for key roles and leading the broader team to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring processes. This role is essential to building a diverse and skilled workforce, ensuring we continue to attract and retain talent that will push our mission forward. You will work cross-functionally with leadership and hiring managers to align recruiting efforts with Mistral's goals. What You Will Do - Partner with tech and business leaders to understand hiring needs and fill open roles - Deliver a high-quality and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process - Guide candidates clearly through each step, introducing them to working at Mistral - Share recruiting strategies with the team to ensure consistency and efficiency - Use data analytics to identify and solve challenges within the hiring process - Coach and mentor recruiters to support their development and success - Recommend and implement improvements to hiring processes and tools - Represent Mistral externally to build our reputation as an employer in the talent market What We're Looking For - At least 8 years of corporate experience, including recruiting in competitive markets - Proven ability to lead and develop recruiting teams - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Experience managing both projects and people with discipline and attention to detail - Comfortable moving between strategic work and hands-on tasks - Skilled at influencing without direct authority and collaborating across functions - Open to learning and able to quickly understand new topics - Fluent in English with experience recruiting internationally - Familiar with tools like Ashby, Modernloop, LinkedIn Recruiter... What We Offer We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Benefits vary by country and may include healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, meal and transportation allowances, and other location-specific perks. For the most up-to-date details on benefits available in your location, please refer to our Benefits page. Privacy Policy Your privacy matters to us. You can learn more about how we handle your personal data in our Applicant Privacy Policy. Paris

Key responsibilities

• check_circleCollaborate with the team on day-to-day project tasks
• check_circleLearn tools and processes used by the organization
• check_circleDocument work and participate in team meetings
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Requirements

• check_circlePartner with tech and business leaders to understand hiring needs and fill open roles
• check_circleDeliver a high-quality and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• check_circleGuide candidates clearly through each step, introducing them to working at Mistral
• check_circleShare recruiting strategies with the team to ensure consistency and efficiency
• check_circleUse data analytics to identify and solve challenges within the hiring process
• check_circleCoach and mentor recruiters to support their development and success
• check_circleRecommend and implement improvements to hiring processes and tools
• check_circleRepresent Mistral externally to build our reputation as an employer in the talent market
• check_circleAt least 8 years of corporate experience, including recruiting in competitive markets
• check_circleProven ability to lead and develop recruiting teams
• check_circleStrong written and verbal communication skills
• check_circleExperience managing both projects and people with discipline and attention to detail

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Benefits & perks

• check_circleMentorship
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• check_circleFlexible work arrangement where applicable