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Mistral AI

HR Business Partner US

Mistral AI, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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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 as well as personal needs. Our offerings include Le Chat, La Plateforme, Mistral Code and Mistral Compute—an assortment that brings frontier intelligence to end users. 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, the USA, the 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 https://mistral.ai/careers.

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Role Summary

As we scale globally, we’re looking for our first HR Business Partner (HRBP) based in the US to partner closely with our CRO and GTM leadership team. In this high‑impact role, you will help shape and scale our GTM organization with a focus on retention, performance, and culture. As our first local HRBP, you’ll ensure our people strategy directly fuels Mistral’s success in the US. You’ll own the full spectrum from designing scalable processes and fostering a high‑performance culture, to retaining top talent and solving real‑scale challenges in a fast‑moving environment. This is a unique opportunity to build HR from the ground up, playing an instrumental part in Mistral’s expansion and success in the US.

What you will do

Align HR with business goals and provide daily HR guidance

Consult with line management

Support a positive and productive work environment by addressing employee morale and concerns proactively

Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics

Be Mistral's first culture advocate

Projects, policies and scalable processes

Create a talent retention strategy to foster long‑term engagement, especially for high‑performing talent

Identify skill gaps and training priorities, then design and implement scalable training programs

Create career paths for all functions within GTM

Design and implement a fair, transparent and motivating performance management process

Foster a culture of sustainable work life balance

Who you are Experience

Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

8+ years of progressive HR experience, most of which in a startup or high‑growth environment

Cross‑country experience, managing employee populations spread in different geographies, especially in the US, coupled with strong knowledge of US law & HR policy, employment regulations

Experience managing the employee lifecycle from onboarding to retention, and exit

Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business goals and drive results

Experience scaling teams from 100 to 500+ employees, including role leveling, structural changes or workforce planning

Examples of handling employee relations issues

Profile

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Hands‑on and doer

Proficiency in streamlining HR processes to enhance efficiency, improve employee experience, and maintain compliance with labor laws and regulations

Builder mindset

What we offer

Competitive salary and equity

Healthcare: Medical/Dental/Vision covered for you and your family

401(k): 6% matching

PTO: 18 days

Transportation: Reimburse office parking charges, or $120/month for public transport

Gym: $120/month reimbursement for gym membership

Meal stipend: $400 monthly allowance for meals

Visa sponsorship

Coaching: we offer BetterUp coaching on a voluntary basis

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.

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Human Resources

Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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