HR People Ops EMEA

Mistral; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mistral is seeking an HR People Ops professional to join our People Operations team and shape our HR function across multiple countries. You will ensure seamless onboarding for new joiners and manage contracts, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations, including payroll processing across France, the UK, and the US.

This hands-on role collaborates with managers, external partners, and internal teams to maintain a flawless employee experience.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience with international populations.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws in France, UK, and US.
• Experience with payroll administration and benefits management.
• Proven ability to resolve employee relations matters and guide teams.
• Proficient with HRIS and payroll platforms.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on approach with ownership and a builder's mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding for new joiners across multiple countries and manage IT and office setup.
• Formalise and manage all employment contracts and lifecycle documentation.
• Maintain HR records, policies, and employee handbooks as practices evolve.
• Process payroll and coordinate with providers for timely payments in France, UK, US.
• Handle immigration requests and work permits for international staff.
• Manage day-to-day HR inquiries, benefits administration, and time-off policies.
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and audit for risk.
• Lead process improvements with cross-functional partners (Finance, Talent Acquisition).

Skills

HRIS & payroll systems

Payroll administration

International HR management

Employee relations

Policy compliance

Communication

Problem solving

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 such as 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 an HR People Ops on the People Operations team, you will be central to shaping and maintaining our HR function across multiple countries. You will ensure new joiners are seamlessly onboarded and that all employee matters—from contracts to compliance—are managed with accuracy and care. Your focus will span day‑to‑day HR operations, payroll processing, and safeguarding legal compliance in France, the UK, and the US. This is a hands‑on position where you work alongside managers, external partners, and multiple internal teams to keep the employee experience running smoothly and efficiently.

What You Will Do

• Oversee onboarding for new joiners, coordinating HR systems, IT setup, and office arrangements
• Formalise and manage all employee contractual documentation and processes throughout the employment lifecycle
• Maintain and update HR records, policies, and employee handbooks as regulations and company practices evolve
• Process payroll and collaborate with providers to ensure timely and accurate payments in France, the UK, and the US
• Handle immigration requests, work permits, and related documentation
• Manage day‑to‑day HR inquiries, employee benefits administration, and time‑off policies
• Ensure adherence to local employment laws, conduct compliance audits, and mitigate organisational risk
• Lead process improvements and collaborate with cross‑functional partners, including Finance and Talent Acquisition

What We're Looking For

• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, especially managing international employee populations
• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR policy, with expertise in French, UK, and US regulations
• Direct experience with payroll administration and benefits management across different regions
• Ability to resolve employee relations matters, guide teams, and provide accurate HR supportSkilled at streamlining HR processes to improve efficiency and maintain compliance
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll technology platforms
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities
• Hands‑on approach, high level of ownership, and a builder's mindset

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 programmes, 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.