HR People Ops EMEA

About Mistral 
At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time, and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life.
We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise needs, whether on-premises or in cloud environments. Our offerings include le Chat, the AI assistant for life and work.
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 France, USA, UK, Germany and Singapore. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.
Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. See more about our culture on 
What you will do
Admin & HR compliance  - Overseeing daily HR operations concerning employee inquiries to ensure prompt and effective responses. - Coordinate employee benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, and inquiries. - Lead HR project with external vendors to deliver the best services to our Employees. - Ensure legal compliance and mitigate the Company's risk by having a basic understanding of relevant employment laws (specifically France, UK, Germany, Spain). - Maintain employee handbooks.
Onboarding - Ensure we are able to onboard our new joiners the best way; any information that is relevant on our HR systems, Office and Managers. - Formalize contractual elements during all the employees' journey (labor contracts, amendments, certificates). - Take care of our HR information and tasks and update them each time it is needed. - Manage immigration requests (work permits, renewals, National Security Number request).
Payroll - Prepare and process payroll for employees in EMEA. - Provide the needed information on time to our providers and to the Finance team to ensure our employees will be paid on time. - Lead any process optimization initiatives (automation, providers benchmark, etc.).
HR project management - Explore, implement, and refine people-related projects, procedures, and best practices that reflect our values and foster a positive company culture. - Process optimization: Continuously improve, document, and streamline HR processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
About you
Experience - Bachelor's/Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field years of progressive HR experience, ideally including experience in a startup or high-growth environment. - Strong knowledge of the French law & HR policy, employment regulations, as well as HR best practices. - Cross country experience, managing employee populations spread in different geographies. - Experience managing the employee lifecycle from onboarding to retention, and exit. - A thorough understanding of local, national, and international payroll regulations and tax laws to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. - Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business goals and drive results.
Profile - Proficiency in streamlining HR processes to enhance efficiency, improve employee experience, and maintain compliance with labor laws and regulations. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Proficient in HR technology solutions, such as HRIS, Payroll, ... - Hands-on and doer. - Builder mindset.
Benefits
Competitive cash salary and equity Food : Daily lunch vouchers Sport : Monthly contribution to a Gympass subscription  Transportation : Monthly contribution to a mobility pass Health : Full health insurance for you and your family Parental : Generous parental leave policy Visa sponsorship We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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