Talent Acquisition Specialist - EMEA (Contractor) at Mistral (Paris, France)
Mistral· Paris, France·
Role details
Mistral at a glance
A French AI lab building open and frontier-grade large language models, with the full developer and enterprise stack around them.
Mistral is a French AI lab that builds open and frontier-grade large language models and sells the full stack around them: developer tooling, an agent studio, consumer and enterprise apps like Le Chat and Vibe, custom model training, and its own GPU compute. Its edge is deployment control, with open weights, EU hosting, and self-hosting for regulated and sovereign buyers.
$3B+ raised · latest: Series C · 1.7B euros · Sept 2025 · backed by ASML, Nvidia, Andreessen Horowitz, DST Global
Job description
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 Contractor supporting the EMEA People team, you’ll play a key role in fueling our rapid growth by recruiting top talent across different functions (GTM, Corporate, Product, Engineering ...). You’ll join a distributed, collaborative team dedicated to attracting innovative talent while upholding a high standard of candidate experience. This is a hands-on role where you’ll partner closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to fill critical needs, shape the organization’s future, and take ownership from search strategy to candidate close. Ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys making an impact.
What You Will Do
- Own end-to-end recruiting processes, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate journey.
- Design and execute search strategies for diverse roles across business and technical teams.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to define needs and recommend hiring strategies.
- Source, engage, and attract top talent in competitive markets.
- Leverage data to identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement in recruiting processes.
- Proactively solve challenges and refine documentation, tools, and talent intelligence.
- Guide candidates through the process, providing insights to support successful closures.
- Innovate and improve by contributing ideas that enhance recruiting efficiency and effectiveness.
What We're Looking For
- Functional experience: Proven track record recruiting across technical and non-technical roles.
- Autonomous hiring: Experience owning searches independently in outbound-driven, competitive markets.
- Recruitment background: 5+ years of experience in fast-paced, demanding environments.
- Adaptability: Ability to shift seamlessly between strategic projects and hands-on execution.
- Global mindset: Experience with international recruiting and working in distributed teams.
- Relationship-building: Strong ability to influence stakeholders and foster collaboration.
- Communication: Fluent English (written and verbal).
- Tool proficiency: Familiarity with modern ATS (e.g. Ashby), LinkedIn search, scheduling (e.g. Modernloop), and AI-driven productivity tools is a plus.
- Attention to detail, accountability, and a results-driven approach.
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 app.notion.com
PRIVACY POLICY
Your privacy matters to us. You can learn more about how we handle your personal data in our Applicant Privacy Policy legal.mistral.ai
Why work at Mistral
- Culture: Flat structure, high ownership, low ego, and a "builders, not order takers" mentality. The company values audacity, speed, rigor, and customer centricity.
- Remote/Hybrid/Office: Based in Paris (15 rue des Halles); relocation support and visa sponsorship offered. Specific remote/hybrid policy not detailed, but global team suggests flexibility.
- Notable perks and benefits (from careers page):
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for all birthing parents.
- 100% employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- 6% 401k match (US) / 5% pension contribution (UK).
- Childcare support (reserved daycare seats or financial assistance).
- Meal allowances and transportation support.
- Fitness and wellness subsidies.
- Relocation and settling-in services.
- Financial and career planning support.
- Team composition: 900+ employees from 30+ nationalities; 50% female leaders.
- Interview process: For science, product, and engineering roles: intro conversation → 2-5 technical exercises → 1-3 interviews (hiring manager + teammates) → values conversation → reference checks.