Learning & Development

Job Description:

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 needs, whether on-premises or in cloud environments. Our offerings include le Chat, the AI assistant for life and work.

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, USA, 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.

What you will do
Why This Role Matters
This role involves establishing the learning culture and capabilities to support organizational growth.
As the first L&D hire, you will build and manage the Learning & Development function.
You will define the learning culture, processes, and infrastructure as well as developing the strategy, implement tools, and create programs that support continuous skill development across the organization.

Strategy & Foundation
- Define and execute the L&D strategy aligned with business objectives and talent development needs
- Identify and prioritize skill gaps across the organization to inform learning initiatives
- Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the impact of L&D programs on business performance
Program Development
- Design and deliver training programs for onboarding, upskilling, and reskilling
- Create scalable learning paths for critical roles and career progression
- Curate external content and partnerships to supplement internal offerings
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with department heads to understand team-specific learning needs
- Work with People managers to identify high-potential employees and development plans
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners to align L&D with talent management initiatives
- Gather feedback from employees to continuously improve learning experiences
LMS Implementation
- Select, configure, and deploy a Learning Management System tailored to organizational needs
- Define technical requirements and integrate the LMS with existing HR and IT systems
- Develop governance policies for content creation, access, and maintenance
- Ensure user adoption through training and change management

Experience
- 8 years+ of progressive HR experience, most of which in tech startup or high-growth environment.
- Cross country experience in building and managing L&D functions.
- Experience implementing and managing Learning Management Systems.
- Experience designing and delivering training programs across multiple functions.
- Familiarity with instructional design principles and adult learning theories.

Profile
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in ambiguous and unstructured environments.
- Strategic thinking and hands-on execution capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change
- Builder mindset.

Reporting line: SVP HR

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