Talent Acquisition Lead - EMEA

Team:** Talent Acquisition
Location: Paris
Employment type: FullTime

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 Talent Acquisition Lead on the People team, you will define and execute Mistral’s hiring strategy while leading and developing a high-performing recruiting team. This role combines hands-on recruiting for critical positions with strategic leadership to ensure our hiring processes are efficient, effective, and aligned with Mistral’s mission. You’ll work closely with cross-functional leaders to build a diverse, skilled workforce that drives our growth and reinforces our reputation as a top employer in the competitive talent market.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Collaborate with tech and business leaders to understand hiring needs and deliver top-tier talent for key roles.
• Elevate the candidate experience, ensuring it is engaging, transparent, and reflective of Mistral’s culture.
• Guide candidates through the recruitment journey, introducing them to our mission, values, and work environment.
• Develop and share recruiting best practices to ensure consistency, scalability, and efficiency across the team.
• Leverage data analytics to identify bottlenecks, measure success, and drive continuous improvement in hiring processes.
• Mentor and coach recruiters, fostering their growth and enabling them to excel in their roles.
• Innovate and optimize by recommending and implementing improvements to tools, workflows, and strategies.
• Champion Mistral’s employer brand, representing the company externally to attract and retain top talent.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Extensive experience: 8+ years in corporate recruiting, with a focus on competitive markets.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire recruiting teams.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Operational excellence: Experience managing projects and people with discipline, precision, and a results-driven mindset.
• Strategic agility: Ability to balance high-level strategy with hands-on execution.
• Influence: Skilled at driving alignment and collaboration across functions without direct authority.
• Adaptability: Quick learner who can master new topics and pivot in a fast-moving environment.
• Global perspective: Fluent in English with experience in international recruiting.
• Tool proficiency: Familiarity with Ashby, Modernloop, LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar tools.

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.