HR People Ops, APAC

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 founding HR Operations Manager for APAC, you will establish and scale our HR infrastructure across the region. This role exists to ensure our regional operations run smoothly, seamlessly blending day-to-day compliance, payroll execution, and expansion into new markets. Working closely with local and international stakeholders, you will own the end-to-end employee lifecycle. Your impact will be felt directly through the design of efficient HR systems, structured onboarding experiences, and accurate multi-country payroll management. You will act as a practical builder, optimizing everything from everyday employee inquiries to complex vendor management. By bridging legal compliance with a collaborative approach, you will support our regional growth while fostering a compliant and organized workplace. This role can be relocated in Singapore, Australia, Japan or Korea. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Manage and execute monthly payroll for employees and Employer of Record (EoR) staff across the APAC region to guarantee timely, accurate compensation. - Oversee the onboarding journey, ensuring all contractual elements, labor amendments, and internal HRIS records are systematically completed and updated. - Resolve day-to-day employee inquiries and coordinate international work visas to suppo