Internship - HR People Ops EMEA

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 like 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 intern on the People Operations team at Mistral AI, you will support our EMEA people operations in a hands-on, fast-moving environment. This is a great opportunity to discover the full scope of People Operations in a fast-growing AI company while contributing to our expansion across Europe.

You will work closely with the People Ops team, assist with day-to-day operations, and take ownership of concrete projects, such as improving our HR documentation and helping coordinate onboarding for new joiners across EMEA.

This is a 6-month internship based in Paris.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Support onboarding for new joiners

- Help maintain and update HR records, policies, and employee handbooks

- Assist with employee contractual documentation throughout the employment lifecycle

- Help answer day-to-day HR inquiries

- Conduct research on employment law and HR practices across EMEA countries to support our expansion

- Participate in process improvement projects with cross-functional partners, including Legal, Finance and Talent Acquisition

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

- Currently pursuing a Master's degree (or final year of studies) in HR, labour law, business administration, or a related field;

- A strong interest in HR operations, employment law, and international environments, prior internship or work experience in HR is a plus;

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional European languages are a plus

- Proficiency with office tools (Google Workspace / Excel); curiosity about HRIS and payroll platforms

- Proactive, hands-on attitude

- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and eager to learn

Salary ranges from 1500€ to 2000€ gross.

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 programs, 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 https://app.notion.com/p/mistralai/Benefits-at-Mistral-36e6ba59a7fe836b93dd01737fcc27ef?source=copy_link.

PRIVACY POLICY

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