HR People Ops North America

Remote Palo Alto Full-time

Posted 1mo ago

Job Location

Palo Alto

Tech Stack

Remote Work Policy

Fully remote

Employment Type

Full-time

Categories

Applied AI Engineer

About the job

Mistral AI is a pioneering company dedicated to democratizing AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source models and cutting-edge products. We aim to integrate AI seamlessly into daily working life, enhancing learning and creativity. Our comprehensive AI platform serves enterprise needs, and we offer solutions like 'le Chat', an AI assistant for life and work. We are a dynamic, collaborative, and diverse team distributed across France, USA, UK, Germany, and Singapore, passionate about AI's potential to transform society. We seek creative, low-ego, team-spirited individuals to join us in shaping the future of AI and making a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily HR operations and respond to employee inquiries.
  • Administer employee benefits, including enrollment and changes.
  • Coordinate visas for new hires and business travel.
  • Lead HR projects with external vendors.
  • Ensure legal compliance with employment laws and maintain employee handbooks.
  • Manage the onboarding process for new hires.
  • Formalize contractual elements throughout the employee lifecycle.
  • Maintain and update HR information and tasks.
  • Prepare and process payroll for North America employees.
  • Lead payroll process optimization initiatives.
  • Develop and implement people-related projects, procedures, and best practices.
  • Continuously improve, document, and streamline HR processes.
  • Manage HR aspects for opening new countries and deploying benefits administration.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 8-15 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment.
  • Strong knowledge of US employment law, HR policy, and best practices.
  • Experience managing the full employee lifecycle (onboarding to exit).
  • Thorough understanding of local, national, and international payroll regulations and tax laws.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Proficiency in streamlining HR processes for efficiency, employee experience, and compliance.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in HR technology solutions (HRIS, Payroll, etc.).
  • Hands-on, doer, and builder mindset.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision healthcare coverage for employee and family
  • 401K with 6% employer matching
  • 18 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Reimbursement for office parking charges or $120/month for public transport
  • $120/month reimbursement for gym membership
  • $400 monthly allowance for meals
  • Visa sponsorship

About Mistral AI

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