Talent Acquisition Lead

Who you are

• 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 the job involves

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive bonus structure
• Equity
• Opportunities for professional growth and development